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Dear Diana,
Just wanted to thank you again for your response and to apologize for “miss-reading” your response. I didn’t notice that your reference to Josh Layne was actually a website that he had. I watched a few clips of his “Harp Tuesday” on YOUTUBE last evening. This is what I was referring to when I stated that the clips were inconsistent. His “Harp Tuesday” section on his website however, is very clear and sequential. I am enjoying it. He is very slow with his explanations…very clear and in depth. A great substitute for those of us who are not able to have the luxury of a teacher right now. Thanks again for your time. I’m very encouraged!Sincerely,
SheilaThanks so much for your response. I have been drilling the “1,2” technique without any problem. I just am wondering this the “placing” is for learning purposes or is the “placement” permanent harp technique? In piano, we refer to something similar as “connecting notes”……don’t release the first note played until you are in the process of playing the second. This maintains sound from coming from the instrument and prevents “dead” spots. So am I understanding this correctly? When I need to change hand position, the required fingers for the next measure must be physically placed on the noted strings in the music? They must be in position and actually touching the respected strings before plucking?
Hey! Congrats on your lessons! Wish I were in a position right now to take lessons. I appreciate your input and wish you the best of “pluck”! I’ll check out the other websites you recommended.
Thanks again.
SheilaThank you Diana.
Am I in the wrong place to ask questions, I wonder? I did look at Josh Layne’s videos. I found them helpful, although for some reason the sequence was off and some seemed to be missing. Just looking to be able to speak with in a forum environment rather than relying soley on video. Are you able to answer my question about finger placement?Thank you for your response. I wish I could, but that just is not feasible for me right now. I do feel confident that with my musical background I can slowly achieve this. Naturally the watchful eye and experience of a harp teacher would be best, but for now I am hoping to rely on the good graces of anyone who would be willing to provide a few pointers for me now and then. I have patience. I just need a little guidence. Thank you again.
How young is she? I can’t imagine she’ll have that much trouble understanding that the “dark” strings (i.e. black/blue) are F’s. If she’s old enough to sit still for harp lessons, she should be able to understand that blue is the new black. 😉
Pencerdd in Wales (http://www.pencerdd.com) can also supply Venus spare parts.
Hi Angie
I understand that the Erard of London records are now held by the Royal College of Music in London and the Erard of Paris have been aquired by the Museum
I kinda agree with Linda who (along with the author’s name) obviously did not read past the first 2 sentences of Mrs. Rees’ posting….but that was understandable considering the tone….it was quite harsh
From the end of Neolithic times in Egypt (5000 BC) to the end of the medieval period, people have played harps with no need of sharping levers ! The angels represented playing harps on Gothic cathedrals’ sculptures did not use sharping levers..maybee they were playing out of tune ? Actually, most of south-american harp players do not use sharping levers.
A harp sounds always better when it is playedWhat about Faure ” Une Chatelaine En sa Tour”? It is a little bit awkaward but sounds beautiful.
There are also R. Gliere Impromptu(the full begining acords version, not D. Owens) and V. Kikta Sonata no.2 ( in one movement so called Bylina scale) that I find interesting.
M. Tournier ” Danse de moujik” ( from ” Images”) aa well.Max Saal (1882-1948) was student of F. Poenitz in Berlin. It is written so in Dulova’s book ” Art of harp performing”. I have no other information.
A very beautiful musical Non Profit music organization is happening in November.It is going to be a fun filled day of social consciousness, community and environmental awareness on a musical platform with an urgent humanitarian effort to fight poverty and feed the hungry. I think it is a good way for charity towards the poor.
http://baysiderocksfestival.com/about
