Notating a Glissando on the Harp
Harp glissandos usually sound great, but composers still wonder how to notate them in a playable manner, In this post, Danielle shares tips and examples of how to write playable glissandos.
What are Harp Glissandos?
Most of us are familiar with the term glissando. While other instruments can play glissandos, this technique is typically associated with the harp, since it is comparatively easier to execute
Registers of the Harp
Did you know that the harp sounds very different, depending whether you write in the high, low, or mid registers? As a composer, you can learn how to utilize the various registers of the harp so that you know EXACTLY how your music will sound!
Don’t get muddy
“That sounds muddy.” What do harpists mean by that? In this article, Danielle discusses how to navigate the resonance of the lower register of the harp.
Harpists think in “blocks”
Harpists like blocks. I’m not talking about toys, it’s a practice technique. When we have passages with arpeggios and patterns, instead of practicing the individual notes, we often practice playing