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USA International Harp Competition winner Katherine Siochi gives advice on preparing for auditions, staying motivated, and more.
Learn how to play the "cut," one of the most basic Irish ornaments.
Gráinne Hambly answers questions about playing by ear, learning Irish tunes, and more!
Alice Giles teaches how to play "Berceuse de Noel," by Betty Paret.
Isabelle Perrin teaches how to play "Merry-Go-Round," by Marcel Grandjany.
In this lesson on how to practice, expert Rachel Lee Hall introduces the "Boot Camp" method of slow and loud practice.
In this lesson June Han teaches three exercises for position and strengthening. The concepts in this video are best approached with a stable hand position and ability to play fingers independently.
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to sit properly at the harp.
In Part 2 of her introduction to playing by ear, Gráinne teaches how to add the left hand to the Irish tune NÃl na Lá.
Nicole Brady teaches how to prepare the hand and play a three-note chord.
Learn Maria Luisa Rayan's tips for good sound production.
Learn how to create an etude based on Kim Robertson's "heartbeat" rhythm, combined with small intervals.
Learn how to create an etude based on Kim Robertson's "heartbeat" rhythm, combined with large intervals.
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play a two-handed trill.
Go beyond major and minor to build diminished and augmented triads, the building blocks for 7th chords.
Learn Lynne Aspnes' tips for articulation.
Learn Rhett's tools for staying calm while playing in church.
Learn Maeve's exercises for playing different rhythms in each hand.
Rochester Philharmonic principal harp Grace Browning answers questions about practicing and maintaining a positive attitude.
Learn how to play the Double Grace Note, a basic Irish ornament.