The Creative Harpist

$20.00

Louise Trotter’s The Creative Harpist is filled with repertoire suggestions, scales, exercises, as well as advice on improvising, modulating and much more for the intermediate lever or pedal harpist! This method book strives to bridge the gap between the classical to pop playing styles. View the contents section for the full list of topics covered.

This method book is available as a PDF download for $20.00.

Length: 67 pgs.

Some basics to consider as you begin
Building a Repertoire – Music Sources
Repertoire suggestions
Resources for Further Study
Various Ways to Tune a Folk Harp
Basic Harmony and Theory
Intervals
Seventh chords
I & V7th Chords and Pedal diagrams
Diminished 7th Chords
Voicing
Inversions
Left Hand Bass patterns
More Bass Patterns
Chord progressions
Steps in making an arrangement
Special Effects
Introductions
Endings
Modulating
Form and Dampening
Arranging from piano music
Substituting for Accidentals in a Melody
Styles of Music, description, and examples
Improvising
Country style
Hammer-on and Pull-Off
Reverse Roll, Walking Bass
Tremolo
Red River Valley
Red River Valley Variations
Pedal Slide
Home on the Range
Suggested Country Repertoire
Improvisation Exercises
Accompanying a Singer or Soloist
The Importance of Playing by Ear
Using a Microphone
Suggestions for Performing with the Harp
Getting it Memorized, The Value of Workshops
Preparing to Play Professionally