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Looking into harp for my daughter…. need recommended reading material
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  • July 4, 2002 at 4:00 am #167001
    unknown-user
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    Hi

    My daughter is 8 going on 9 and is very interested in playing the
    harp. I am thinking a lever harp would be good to start on. She is
    interested in Classical harp. Where can I find good books, which
    magazine should I subscribe to, etc…. I need to know everything I can!
    Thanks.

    August 20, 2002 at 4:00 am #167002
    donna-benier
    Member

    Try to find a good harp teacher in your area. She/he will have many books in mind to help Angela get started.

    August 21, 2002 at 4:00 am #167003
    unknown-user
    Participant

    Check out the American Harp Society website at http://www.harpsociety.org.
    As a member of the AHS you and your daughter will have access to all
    kinds of information about teachers, instruments, activities,
    conferences, etc.

    July 15, 2007 at 10:37 pm #167004
    unknown-user
    Participant

    Dear Angela Ford,

    July 16, 2007 at 5:57 am #167005
    unknown-user
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    Everything that everyone has said above is great advice. I think renting if readily available in your area is a great idea, while your daughter gets the feel for the harp and you talk to people about what instrument may be right for her in the long term. Joining the local chapter of

    July 16, 2007 at 1:12 pm #167006
    barbara-brundage
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    Since the original post is five years old, I would expect that by now the daughter is in conservatory or a session band or something! 🙂

    July 20, 2007 at 7:35 am #167007
    unknown-user
    Participant

    Oh that is so funny! Whoops! I didn’t check the date on the original post…silly me. well, I can blame it on the gal before me for resurrecting it…but yes, they probably have well and truly sorted it by now, and if not…well, my advice aint gonna help any…

    Sorry gang

    Still laughing..

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