How to ACTUALLY Relax Your Hand While Playing Harp

We all know we're not supposed to get tense while playing harp, but it's easier said than done! Here's an easy exercise to ACTUALLY practice playing with more relaxed technique, and a step by step guide for how to play it.
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[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

So good, Samantha! Well done 🎶❤️

[@SamanthaBallardHarpStudio]

Thanks Anne! 🥰

[@jeanneburns-sloan1471]

You do such a WONDERFUL job breaking down each technique. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge with us!

[@SamanthaBallardHarpStudio]

Thank you Jeanne, it warms my heart to hear that :) Thanks for watching, I hope the video was helpful!

[@acolleenjones]

Ah, Bob and Brad! I've followed them for years. Great tips including a link to their video for extra help. Brilliant! I know I have too much tension when I play, so this video is very helpful!

[@SamanthaBallardHarpStudio]

It was the first time I'd seen one of their videos, but I liked that the movements were really nice and gentle!
Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad to hear it was helpful :)

[@diasharp8670]

Just found your wonderful channel and subscribed. The topics you’re choosing are exactly what I need, and your explanations are great! Thank you!

[@SamanthaBallardHarpStudio]

Thanks so much, Dia! I'm really happy to hear you've been enjoying the videos so far and finding them helpful! :)

[@2dbuy]

Thanks again Samantha for another great video on the importance of being relaxed. It's good to take the time once in a while to check. I'm sure with me some of the difference between whether a tune comes together or not is down to how relaxed i am when i play

[@SamanthaBallardHarpStudio]

It's amazing how much of a difference how relaxed or tense our body is makes... Even I need to check in while I play and it makes it a lot easier to get the result I want!

[@johnduffy6546]

Stretching is always good;

[@SamanthaBallardHarpStudio]

Stretching is great! But what kind and when you do it also matters - I have a video about this coming out soon! :)