Harp Lessons 3.0

Name: Harp Lessons 3.0
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Learn to play the harp!

Last updated 5/2020

English

What you'll learn

This course is a continuation of Beginner Harp Lessons 2.0. Students will continue to learn songs and more practice techniques.
Finger Independence
Isolation Practice
Triplets
Arpeggios
Scales

6 sections • 28 lectures • 2h 3m total length

Introduction1:00
Recap of Technique Checklist2:50
Addressing holding harp with shoulder and knees for support.3:24
Balance the harp on your shoulder and knees using a three-point triangle, adjusting for height to distribute weight and free the pedals when reaching higher registers, without twisting.

Finger Independence5:49
Develop finger independence on the harp through four-line exercises emphasizing relaxed hand, wrist, and arm; release tension after each pluck and hold notes in place.
Left Hand 4-2-1 fingering3:51
Meditative Music: My Heart5:43
Left Hand Crossing Over4:15
Master the left hand crossing-over technique and an improvisation-friendly pattern over chord symbols, using a C, G, C, D, E motif with careful cross-unders and consistent fingerings.

Isolation Practice: My Country 'Tis of Thee5:01
My Country 'Tis of Thee8:27
My Country 'Tis of Thee Page 26:15
My Country 'Tis of Thee Page 34:00
Develop even left-hand rolled chords on the third and final page of my country ’tis of thee by practicing slowly, listening for evenness, and then gradually increasing speed.
Isolation Practice: For the Beauty of the Earth3:59
practice isolation patterns for the beauty of the earth, focusing on measures five and seven with careful right- and left-hand fingering, slow tempo, and verbalize notes to aid rhythm.
For the Beauty of the Earth3:46

Scales Exercises5:54
Learn scales through slow, precise technique and relaxed breathing, building from arpeggios and etudes to pieces, using cross-under with the fourth finger after the thumb to achieve even scales.
Scales Exercises #24:14
Scales Exercises #3, #42:42
Strengthen crossings in upward scales2:46
Upswing2:10
Explore upward scales and the upswing in C major, with the left hand starting and the right hand entering at measure end, using a steady one‑and‑two‑and‑three‑and‑four rhythm.
Strengthen crossing in downward scales3:15
Strengthen downward scale crossings on harp by keeping the fourth finger low, thumb on f, and avoiding peeling; start slowly, then increase speed while keeping the hand still.
Downbeat1:50
End Video2:02

The student should know how to read music and the basics behind harp technique. See my previous courses for guidance.
Understand basics of music theory: note duration and rests

In this course you will learn:

- Strengthen finger independence

- Left hand harmony patterns (4-2-1)

- Scales

- Triplets

- Arpeggios

- Pop tunes to accompany the technique lessons

Technique is always addressed for those who are continuing harp as well as those who are using this course as a refresher course.

Improve your playing today!

If you haven't done so already, check out the previous two courses Harp for Beginners and Harp for Beginners 2.0

Harp players who want to improve their playing, practicing techniques and increase their repertoire should take this course.