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I need to keep sound out, rather than in, so would it work to face the egg cartons outward? I forgot about that technique. How effective is cork? Unfortunately, it has gotten expensive. Mattresses aren’t big enough.
I agree that there is a major marketing and communication gap between composers, publishers and harpists that is only minimally adressed by current publications. I prefer music from publishers because it has presumably been professionally edited and vetted. It is also usually easier to find. That said, I know how hard it is for composers to get published. If you have the option, I would go with the publisher, if they will print a nice edition. I have done my own, thus far, because the publishers who have offered to publish my music will not do it in the format I require, which is a normal size page (9×12 minimum).
I don’t know if I’m the one to do it, but we do need a publication or site that has a truly comprehensive list of repertoire, with descriptions and availability. Websites are too disparate, too many domains. I would be happy to host it on my website, but it will take a group of people to maintain it.
I found the listing. I suspect it simply means that it was never dis-organized, as there is no contact address.
I think that the National Harp Association was the first such group. I am not aware of any connection to the AHS, so who is keeping the NHA active? Did you see a listing, and were there names attached?
I detected no snideness to his comments. I think you are projecting that attribute. If he were being snide, it would be far more obvious, like calling people who play that way incompetent or something derogatory.
You are trying to
It is my impression that cities vary widely in their ability to produce harp students. Location seems to be one of the biggest factors, but also one of the most unpredictable, perhaps.
I made an extensive list and the site failed to accept it, so just search images and you’ll see plenty.
My sister has concluded, from listening to my anecdotes, that the harp attracts a higher number of flaky people than other endeavors. Especially adults.
One does not try to place that connection, but replace the fingers or raise a bit in between and try to smoothe it out.
The links aren’t posting right, but a google image search of “French harpist” brought up quite a few photos.
I don’t have time. There would be too many. Anyone who plays with their right wrist against the sounding board will have their arm down and next to the torso. But if I can find some, I will.
I believe two factors were responsible for that. The popularity of the harp among women in the 18th and 19th centuries, followed by the dozens of
