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Hi Charles,
I had repetitive stress injuries in both my hands, and my rheumatologist sent me to a PT/OT and hand-specialist.
Hello,
I’d like to share my thoughts on learning harp on-line via SKYPE.
I am going to refrain from commenting on the YouTube video in the previous post, as it was
When I used to travel long distances with my either of my pedal harps (L&H Style 85E or L&H Style 23), I would drop the string tension of all the strings by 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
The method that Patricia is using appears similar to the German method (that is also used in other countries) of naming notes. The note names in German, for example on a piano, are given the same names as she is suggesting. The difference, is that on the piano, there was also designation for pitch.
Best,
Cynthy
Hi Carol,
That is a terrific example of aural learning … the same “tradition” that Irish harpers use to pass tunes from generation to generation … I have had the opportunity to study with several … and many teach via the aural learning method. One in particular is Maire Ni Chathasaigh – all her workshops are via the aural learning method!
Yes, I have owned several luthiers harps (besides my pedal harps), and the action on the Truitt Levers was very ‘stiff’.
Just to add to the Camac, Loveland and Truitt Levers topic a few additional thoughts …
The type of lever you choose depends upon the harp and harpist/harper; so it is as much of a personal choice as it is a mechanical choice (hardware and operability choice).
For example, people with various forms of arthritis often prefer the Camac levers, and my Occupational Therapist (who is a hand specialist for musicians) suggested Camac levers for me, for larger harps because they have a “shorter throw”.
There are many learning methods or styles; a simple inventory test or Neural Linguistics, will determine one’s best communication style as well as learning style. Of course, that is not to
