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 […]
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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
Footwear and the Harp: It Isn’t Only for Pedal Harpists Read More »
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
Improve Your Harp Music Without Changing a Single Note Read More »
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
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One of the primary differences between the harp and its keyboard counterparts is the resonance. The default nature of the harp is to resonate, or ring. The resonance is stopped
The Harp and Its “Essential Resonance” Read More »
Harmonics on the harp sounds amazing, but how can you use them effectively? This video explains the harmonic details on the harp, including harmonic basics, the differences between right and
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