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I was playing Troubadour IV in church like a year ago, and when It was time for the closing hymn, I got up from me seat positioned on the altar in which I sat on to play the harp and headed to play my flute over the organist’s shoulder since the closing hymn is usually loud. But, as I made the first step from the altar to the organist, My foot stupidly got tangled in the wires that hook up my microphone. Right in the middle of a nice, quiet Hail Mary, here comes me rolling like a bowling ball down the second step- ensnarled in the wires.. I also brought down the microphone with me- which unfortunately banged my harp on the way down- leaving a bid scratch- and then finally whacking me in the face… ouch. It was awful! The organist and cantor had to help me untangle my poor legs. The priest even got a kick out of it- and although he continued reading the hail mary to the end, he lauged for about a minute. But the “fun” didn’t stop there!During the closinghymn, the ushers opened the side door- which was right near my harp- and from there can that sand that melted ice (this took place in late winter) and BAM! tipped over my music stand and learly tipped my poor harp over. I finished the hymn and tooka deep breath. *ugh*
Lisa,
Does your student know the music- notes and rhythms correctly? If so- Try having her tap her foot. Oops- she’s a pedal harpist. Um… Maybe you count have her count out loud to herself and you could make sure her tempo and beat are correct? Most metronomes have a setting where you can just have alight flash and not an annoying *click* *click* disrupting her playing- So that would probably be your best bet. Yeah! Have the light setting on the metronome and place it on her music stand- is that doesn’t work let me know blpst@attbi.com
luck,
StevenJoan Johnson, living just southwest of Charlotte, teaches both adults and children. She has students from Charlotte and Gastonia NC, and Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and Chester, SC. Joan teaches fundamentals, harp technique, theory, note reading, ensemble playing. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has had many years experience teaching music. See her website at http://www.harpnme.com to learn more.
Dear Tears, Don’t know where you’re from, but in the Chicagoland area, there is a physician affiliated with the Rehab Institute (part of Northwestern University Hospital) named Dr. Alice Brandfronbrenner.
Well, you’ve probably found out that harping is a pricey industry. But, I’f your looking for a harp between 10000- 20000 buckarinos, I’d recommend the Daphne 47 Ex. It is the most satifying intrument to me- and is the cheapest concert grand extended soundboard of Lyon healy and Salvi. But, you could always go lower on the “Daphne” scale- there’s aout 4 of them ranging in price from about $8,500 (Daphne 40) to $14,500 (Daphne 47 ex)
Hey Pat, my Dad is suffering from cracked, dry skin on his fingers and the skin is peeling back, he has been to a dermatoligist and they recommended a lotion with no results!!
ok, sorry guys im not looking for these jobs any more— does anyon know how tro erase my question, if possible?
It’s very difficult to teach yourself technique and troubleshoot problems that come up. My advice would be to find an adult harp camp to attend this summer, where you could really focus on your technique and work out some solutions to the problems you’ve experienced. The idea is to have many lessons in a short amount of time. Then you will have a good foundation to work with until you can get lessons on a more regular basis. Why don’t you contact Dusty Strings in Seattle and see if they can help you out? I wish you the best of luck.
I would like to chat with any other male harpists too. I’m from Turkey and I’ve been playing harp for a year and half.Also you guys, do you know anything about russian harps? I’ve heard about a harp maker in St.Petersbourg. Are there other makers in Russia?
Hello Katie!
Try “American Salute” by Morton Gould or “Swan Lake” by Tchaikovsky.
Everything else that I’d suggest has already been suggested. They are great… take my word for it. I am in the same boat you are, and I’ve played a good portion of them. If you want any advice or an email harp pen pal… email me at suz_ician@yahoo.com
