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Kim Robertson
Celtic technique and repertoire
On the Celtic or lever harp, we have fewer strings, so it’s important to learn to use them all.
On the Celtic or lever harp, we have fewer strings, so it’s important to learn to use them all.
Kim Robertson is a renowned performer, arranger, and recording artist who has stretched the boundaries of the harp for a new generation of performers and audiences. As a pioneer in the American folk harp movement, she combines an improvisational spirit with a passionate sense of tradition, bringing a contemporary touch to a centuries-old instrument.
Born in Wisconsin, Kim is classically trained on piano and orchestral harp. In the mid-’70s, Kim’s discovery of the Celtic harp grew into a profound love for the instrument, setting her upon the path of exploration for which she is now widely known. Kim has traveled with her harp from concert halls to grass roots folk clubs, from luxury cruise ships to remote mountaintops; she has performed concerts by candlelight, delivered singing telegrams, and played herself on an episode of Beverly Hills 90210.
Kim regularly tours the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and is still recognized as one of the most popular folk harpists performing today. Her work encompasses numerous recording projects, published harp arrangements, and an international itinerary of workshops and retreats.
Find out more about Kim Robertson at www.kimrobertson.com.
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Kim Robertson
Breton Lullaby
In this lesson Kim Robertson teaches how to play her arrangement of the folk tune "Breton Lullaby."
Musical sandwich etudes
In this lesson Kim Robertson teaches how to create etudes based on her "musical sandwich" technique.
Musical sandwich
Learn Kim Robertson's technique for creating a "musical sandwich" to use for improvisation.
Chord vamps
Learn Kim Robertson's technique for adding chord vamps.
Celtic rhythms
Learn the difference between an air, a jig, a hornpipe, and a reel as Kim Robertson describes basic Celtic rhythms.
Wonder thumb
Learn how to play Kim Robertson's "wonder thumb" left-hand technique. This technique works well with drones.
Drones
Kim Robertson teaches how to create left-hand "drones" to embellish your own arrangements.
Left-hand patterns—suspensions with large intervals
Kim Robertson teaches how to create left-hand patterns using suspensions.
Left-hand patterns—suspensions
Kim Robertson. teaches how to create left-hand patterns using suspensions.
Heartbeat rhythm etude with small intervals
Learn how to create an etude based on Kim Robertson's "heartbeat" rhythm, combined with small intervals.
Heartbeat rhythm etude with large intervals
Learn how to create an etude based on Kim Robertson's "heartbeat" rhythm, combined with large intervals.
Heartbeat rhythm
Learn how to play Kim Robertson's "heartbeat rhythm" for improvisation.
Playing large intervals
Kim Robertson teaches how to play and practice large intervals on a lever harp.
Moving around the harp
Kim Robertson teaches how to comfortably move around the harp.
Playing small intervals
Kim Robertson teaches how to play and practice small intervals on a lever harp.
Strengthening Fingers—part 2
Kim Robertson teaches how to strengthen multiple fingers on the harp.
Strengthening Fingers—part 1
Learn Kim Robertson's exercises for strengthening one finger.
Verbum Supernum Prodiens
Kim Robertson teaches how to play Learn to play her arrangement of the traditional 7th century sacred hymn "Verbum Supernum Prodiens."
Vals
Learn how to play Kim Robertson's arrangement of the folk tune "Vals," by Vidar Skrede.
The Kitten
Learn to play Kim Robertson's arrangement of "The Kitten," a traditional Irish slip jig.
Shenandoah
Learn to play Kim Robertson's arrangement of the American folk tune "Shenandoah."
Searching for Lambs
Learn to play Kim Robertson's arrangement of the traditional English folk song "Searching for Lambs."
Forget Not the Angels
Learn how to play Kim Robertson's version of the traditional Irish Air "Forget Not the Angels."