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The Blues—part 1
In this lesson Amanda Whiting shows how to take your knowledge of modes and soundscapes to build the basic "blues" chord progression.
Pedal and lever slides
Learn how to play pedal and lever slides.
An hini a garan—part B
Tristan Le Govic performs and teaches the traditional Breton air "An hini a garan" ("The One I Love").
Chord vamps
Learn Kim Robertson's technique for adding chord vamps.
Strengthening Fingers—part 2
Kim Robertson teaches how to strengthen multiple fingers on the harp.
Hand-over-hand arpeggios with Lynne Aspnes
Learn how to play hand-over-hand arpeggios with Lynne Aspnes.
The cut
Learn how to play the "cut," one of the most basic Irish ornaments.
Summertime—part 1
Learn to play "Summertime" from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, part 1.
Advanced tuning using circle of fifths
Learn Bridget Kibbey's method for tuning by ear using the circle of fifths.
10—Deo Gracias
Lynne Aspnes teaches how to prepare "Deo Gracias" from "A Ceremony of Carols," by Benjamin Britten.
Russian Lullaby—lesson 2
Elzbieta Szmyt performs and teaches "Russian Lullaby" from "Graded Recital Series Volume Three," by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood.
Breathing
Isabelle Perrin teaches about the importance of breathing while you play.
Ask me anything—Elzbieta Szmyt
Indiana University harp professor Elzbieta Szmyt answers questions about practicing, playing scales, repertoire suggestions, and more.
Heartbeat rhythm etude with large intervals
Learn how to create an etude based on Kim Robertson's "heartbeat" rhythm, combined with large intervals.
5—As Dew in Aprille
Lynne Aspnes teaches how to prepare "As Dew in Aprille," from "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten.
Hand position with Bridget Kibbey
Bridget Kibbey teaches how to build a relaxed and steady hand position for creating facility and sound.
Forget Not the Angels
Learn how to play Kim Robertson's version of the traditional Irish Air "Forget Not the Angels."
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star variation A
Nicole Brady teaches "Twinkle Variation A" from Suzuki Harp School Vol. 1.
There Stands a Little Man
Learn how to play "There Stands a Little Man," from "Fun from the First, Vol. 1" arranged by Samuel Milligan.
Placing 8-note arpeggios
June Han teaches how to place 8-note arpeggios using Etude #20 from "Studi di Media Difficultá," by Ettore Pozzoli.