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Nice he loves the harp. Maybe you could get him a teacher so he could learn fundamental technique (how to place fingers on strings, open and close the hand while playing, etc.). Or if there is no teacher near you, there are various Youtube videos and books. Also, some harp teachers teach via Skype. I think there are some on the forum. You could ask if someone is available.
If I had a harp teacher who required me to wear high heels to play, I would certainly get a different teacher. Thank goodness my teacher had better sense than that. I think we should wear whatever we are most comfortable playing in. We decide that for ourselves.
By key. I play from memory, so maybe my MO doesn’t count. I make a list of abbreviations (for the names of the songs). I start with F and go thru C flat.
Sorry, I don’t have it. I’m wondering what orchestra is playing this piece. Your info doesn’t list your city.
I’ve never had to face this situation, but something jumped out at me while reading. You mention money, and you mention having a harp teacher. If I were in your situation, the first thing I would do is postpone lessons indefinitely. That way, the money going out would be reduced, and you could re-start lessons when you felt able.
Oh, good. Glad to hear that. I thought maybe I was doing an overkill, but Muzak just keeps going, and that’s pretty much what we are in background music. I don’t really feel the audience. I have to get into the zone and just listen for the music come out…not be distracted by what’s around me.
No help here. Just wondering why you would be playing the bass notes (wires?) with the thumb. You mean your thumb as in the top of an octave in the bass?
I think bleach can cause squeaking. I put some in my dish water, but I wear gloves when I wash the dishes.
I don’t plug anything into my (pedal) harp, so I’m wondering since a PA picks up voice (it’s not plugged into the person), would it just as well pick up the harp sound?
I’m looking into the Kustom personal PA- wt is 18 lbs.
