When to Use Ledger Lines in Harp Writing
When should you use ledger lines on the harp? This is a common question I often discuss with composers. If you’ve ever wondered about this, make sure to bookmark this […]
Tips for Practicing After a Long Break
As the new semester starts, you might be anticipating the need to ramp up your practice hours. If you’re feeling a little anxious about getting back into your normal routine, here are a few tips that might help.
The Harp Cadenza from the Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major
How difficult is the harp cadenza found in Ravel’s Piano Concerto? In this video, Danielle breaks down the techniques used in this cadenza: glissandi, harmonics, and large left hand chords.
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How to Notate a Harp Glissando
A glissando is a slide between two notes. On the harp, a glissando is executed by sliding the finger from the starting note to the ending note. Depending on the type of glissando, different notational components may be required. In this article, we will discuss each of these components and when to use (or not use) them.
Ranking the TOP 10 Harp Audition Excerpts
Are you curious about the top 10 orchestral harp audition excerpts? In this YouTube video, Danielle discusses the components of playability, orchestration, and enjoyment in several common orchestral harp excerpts.
Footwear and the Harp: It Isn’t Only for Pedal Harpists
Do you have specific “harp shoes?” We usually think of harp shoes in conjunction with pedals. Harpists usually have preferences on heel height to optimize pedal changes. But it actually
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Improve Your Harp Music Without Changing a Single Note
The similarities between the harp and the piano can pose extra challenges for composers and engravers. Should you follow the practices that are intuitive for piano? Or are the harp
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How do Pedals Work on the Harp?
The double-action pedal harp is a specific type of harp that uses pedals to change the pitch of the strings. The strings on the harp are equivalent to the white
5 Ways to Include the Harp in Orchestration
This article could also be titled “5 Ways to Avoid Turning Your Harp Part into an Unplayable Mess!” Over the last year, I have worked with numerous composers on editing
Writing for Harp? Danielle Kuntz Explains the 4 Mistakes Every Composer Should Avoid
With Joseph Sowa (Wizarding School for Composers) Harp is one of the most confusing instruments to write for. My guest today is Danielle Kuntz, a contemporary harpist and harp notation coach, who
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