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Harp for Beginners 1.0
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(155 ratings)
2,617 students

Harp for Beginners 1.0

Beginners (8+) course available
Last updated 1/2022
English
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What you'll learn

  • You will be able to play several songs by the end of this course! You will know how to practice efficiently, and with the best classical technique.

Course content

5 sections34 lectures2h 56m total length
  • Welcome!1:26

    Kick off your harp journey with beginner-friendly video lessons and refresher content for all players. Use attached PDA resources and PTF links to maximize progress and enjoy making music.

  • How to Tune10:26

    Learn harp tuning fundamentals, from dampening overtones with towels or felt to using a tuning key and tuner apps, aiming for pitch accuracy at zero.

  • Set up your Harp Studio3:25

    Set up your harp studio by arranging a stable hard-surface playing area, placing the harp and stool properly, and gathering tuning key, tuner, metronome, and music.

  • Find the Best harp for you4:04

    Explore the differences between lap, lever, and pedal harps, with guidance on price ranges, features like levers and pedals, and rental or purchase options based on your goals and budget.

  • Music books for the beginner harpist2:25

    Discover a curated list of music books, exercises, theory resources, and conditioning methods for beginner to intermediate harpists, including Alfreds essentials of music theory and online flashcards.

  • How to Sit Behind the Harp2:17

    Learn sitting technique for the harp, using an adjustable bench or chair, with feet flat and heels on the ground, and the harp resting between knees and shoulder.

  • Parts of the Harp1:34

    Explore the parts of the harp, including the soundboard, base, column, neck, and the seven pedal levers and mechanisms that change pitch.

  • Strings on the Harp2:15

    Explore how harp strings are colored—red, white, and black—as a quick roadmap. High pitches come from shorter top strings; lower tones from longer bottom strings, nylon, gut, and wire.

  • Hand Technique3:18

    Master harp technique by keeping arms parallel to the floor, wrists bent, and fingers closing into the palm with relaxed tension. Pluck with fingertips; keep thumbs high and pinky aligned.

  • How to Raise4:48

    Learn to raise on the harp to project sound, release tension, and connect phrases with a relaxed, rhythmic arc from knuckles toward the next chord.

  • Releasing Tension While playing the harp17:20

    Release unnecessary tension in harp technique with mindful practice, posture, breathing, and relaxed shoulders. Practice slow, checklist-based exercises to prevent tendonitis and repetitive strain, helping you enjoy playing.

Requirements

  • A harp and the enthusiasm to learn how to play is required.

Description

Learn to play the harp today!


This course will teach you:


- Set up your studio to start learning

- How to Tune

- How to play the harp with the best technique for success

- How to play with your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finger

- Learn to play hands separately then together

- Learn how to play with the metronome

- Learn to play many songs by the end of the course.


This course was created with you in mind. Get expert instruction at a fraction of the price. Best of all, go at your pace. Take the time you want to watch each video, skip, or repeat any section you like.

Elizabeth emphasizes a solid foundation in technique so you continue to watch your placements and playing, making sure your technique is relaxed and comfortable.


This course offers you the ability to learn how to play the harp. Learn from Elizabeth Louise, graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, with her Bachelors in Harp Performance and Masters of Arts in Music: Harp Performance. Elizabeth has been teaching students of all ages for over 15 years. This course will not only give you the best launching pad, but help you with technique, music theory, and playing your favorite tunes. 


Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in learning how to play the harp should take this course.
  • Players who have taken a break from the instrument but want a refresher should take this course.