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  • #163887
    unknown-user
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    Hi
    New to harping (though SO says not so) and to posting. I have disengaged all the levers and now can’t remember how to get back to C. Really emabarrassed to tell my harp teacher, well to tell anyone. I have no musical theory, but since going through major surgery have found the harp very healing, other than my frustrations with lack of musical knowledge.
    Thanks
    Judi

    #163888
    sherry-lenox
    Participant

    Hi Judeth- Lots of us newbies have to come to our harps after life changing events, and found that the harp itself can be the most life changing of all.

    If your harp is tuned in Eb, you need to raise 2 levers before the red C strings and one before the blue/black F strings. Try that, play a scale, and see if it sounds right. If not, let us know. Your teacher will not embarrass you- I have a degree in music education and it took me a long time to figure the levers out, and I’m not always sure even now. Keep us posted!

    #163889
    unknown-user
    Participant

    Thanks so much Sherry. the music is so much improved! This is important for us novices (and those who listen to us.)

    Judi

    #163890
    sherry-lenox
    Participant

    glad to help!

    #163891
    rod-c
    Participant

    Judeth:

    Welcome.

    #163892

    Even experienced lever/pedal harpists will have levers or pedals marked at the beginning of the piece.

    #163893
    unknown-user
    Participant

    My goodness, sounds like you may have had that experience
    Cheers and thanks for the encouragement from all

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