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Trills with Lynne Aspnes
Lynne Aspnes teaches how to trill.
How to create a good tone with Sunita Staneslow
Sunita Staneslow teaches how to create a good tone on a lever harp.
Warming up and tuning
Sarah Bullen shares her thoughts on warming up and tuning for orchestral playing.
Y A Bien Dix Ans
Tristan Le Govic performs and teaches the traditional Breton tune "Y A Bien Dix Ans."
Practicing the circle of fifths
Learn Park's technique for understanding and practicing the circle of fifths using his sharp pedal method. (To enjoy this video, you'll need an understanding of key signatures and enharmonics.)
Breathing
Isabelle Perrin teaches about the importance of breathing while you play.
Waltz of the Flowers—lesson 1B
Sarah Bullen teaches the cadenza from "Waltz of the Flowers," from "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, to harpist Catherine Litaker.
2—Plug it in
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to record yourself to gain practice feedback.
Practice tip #5: isolated microsections
In this lesson on how to practice, expert Rachel Lee Hall explains how to isolate "microsections" for more efficient practice.
Understanding swing rhythm
Learn how to use a metronome to feel the pulse of swing rhythm.
Inversions
Learn how to build inversions from a root position triad.
The liturgical calendar—part 1
Learn about the seasons of the church Liturgical Calendar.
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Understanding harmony—part 1
In this tutorial Cindy shows how to use and understand harmony to spice up your arrangements.
Tuning with Lynne Aspnes
Lynne Aspnes teaches how to tune your harp.
Ask me anything—Katherine Siochi
USA International Harp Competition winner Katherine Siochi gives advice on preparing for auditions, staying motivated, and more.
Memorization
Maria Luisa Rayan gives tips to improve your memorization skills.
A Moorish Garden with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "A Moorish Garden," from "The Magic Road," by Nancy Gustavson.
Arpeggios—part 3
Sunita Staneslow teaches how to use a Sus4 pattern to create arpeggios for improvisation.
Ask me anything—Anneleen Lenaerts
Vienna Philharmonic principal harp Anneleen Leanarts answers questions about hand position, repertoire, teaching beginners, and lots more!
Conquering nerves—part 1
Learn how to take the focus off yourself In Part 1 of Rhett's series on how to conquer nerves.