Please see the other two parts of the Autoharp lessons before starting this one. See Part 1: Finger Picks ruclips.net/video/W7TzBAT2Csw/видео.html See Part 2: Posture ruclips.net/video/Ilg0mTwZ_lI/видео.html
I'm a newbie to the autoharp. Thank you so much for your explanations. It's very hard to find lesson videos for the autoharp. What I would also like to see in future videos are the chords that you are playing so I can try to play along. Thank you so much for the time you put into these videos!
I learn so much from your videos; subscribed. You are very talented as a communicator and a musician, well done. What is this Appalachian playing style I keep hearing about?
I'm glad to hear from you. I have more videos in the works to share with you. I'll share as much information as I can. It's the greatest thing in the world being able to share music with people. I mostly really enjoy slower, more relaxed traditional music that sounds like something you'd play sitting on your front porch as the sun sets. Please look forward to my upcoming videos for more information and tips.
Hi Jerrel, Thanks for another great teaching video. In addition to supporting yourself or group playing, a third way is the Autoharp playing solo melodies. This takes a lot of practice and precise picking but can be great fun and beautiful. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Yes, certain songs lend themselves to playing melodies on autoharp easier than other songs. A diatonic autoharp would be nice and I'm looking to pick one up some day.
A very good teaching video to help introduce folks to the autoharp. Bravo. If I may offer a couple of tips for you to explore in this same direction... 1) As a guitarist, you are familiar with two concepts which also apply to the autoharp, those are that there are harmonic node points located along the string, and, where you play a string changes its voicing. These are both two sides of the same coin, and make a huge difference on the autoharp. First, when you excite a string on the autoharp at a harmonic node point, it suppresses that harmonic and its related super-harmonics. Thus, by strumming across the middle of the instrument, you are playing the 2nd harmonic node, and therefore the 2nd, 4th and 6th harmonics are suppressed, allowing the odd harmonics to predominate. These are the more acrid sounding harmonics. The evens are smoother and warmer sounding. So,strumming across the middle of the instrument is the basis for the "autoharp sound", which can be greatly altered by just moving your playing position. Next, and related, since the strings taper downward as one goes up-pitch, you have the situation where by strumming straight across, you create a whole field of dissonance between each and every string. As an experiment, try strumming downward along the 3rd harmonic node point, following the taper of the strings and see if you hear any difference in the instrument's sound. You can hear a piece played using harmonic node points on my channel (The First Departure). But, above all else, please, keep up the good work you are doing.
That's a great topic to discuss and very interesting. That applies to all stringed chordophonic instruments, especially the violin. I'll keep this in mind and see if I can fit it in to a video at some point. All the best, cheers, thank you for adding in your thoughts! Rock on.
@@MountainHomeJerrel oh! I see them on Ebay. But what happens if there's any issues? Also I am more worried about replacing the strings as they look unique to their own instrument? Sorry I am not very music instrument savvy.
@NatalieRath ebay has excellent buyer protection. I bought nearly 1000 things over the many years I've used eBay, and whenever there's been a problem, even if the seller is problematic, ebay will refund the buyer the money. It can be difficult finding strings and they are a bit expensive so make sure the autoharp you buy has all of its strings. You can buy whole sets by searching for "autoharp strings", and some places may sell individual strings.
Please see the other two parts of the Autoharp lessons before starting this one.
See Part 1: Finger Picks ruclips.net/video/W7TzBAT2Csw/видео.html
See Part 2: Posture ruclips.net/video/Ilg0mTwZ_lI/видео.html
Thank you!! Will you be making more? I would love a picking tutorial of the different patterns ❤
You make playing look so easy. I am inspired to begin.
Watched the one on picks. I guess I clatter. Thank you for educating us. You are a brilliant musician.
I really appreciate that. Thank you for enjoying the videos. I have more coming soon for the autoharp!
I'm a newbie to the autoharp. Thank you so much for your explanations. It's very hard to find lesson videos for the autoharp. What I would also like to see in future videos are the chords that you are playing so I can try to play along. Thank you so much for the time you put into these videos!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I am preparing more videos to teach autograph and I'll keep your comments in mind.
I learn so much from your videos; subscribed. You are very talented as a communicator and a musician, well done. What is this Appalachian playing style I keep hearing about?
I'm glad to hear from you. I have more videos in the works to share with you. I'll share as much information as I can. It's the greatest thing in the world being able to share music with people. I mostly really enjoy slower, more relaxed traditional music that sounds like something you'd play sitting on your front porch as the sun sets. Please look forward to my upcoming videos for more information and tips.
love your videos
Hi Jerrel, Thanks for another great teaching video. In addition to supporting yourself or group playing, a third way is the Autoharp playing solo melodies. This takes a lot of practice and precise picking but can be great fun and beautiful. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Yes, certain songs lend themselves to playing melodies on autoharp easier than other songs. A diatonic autoharp would be nice and I'm looking to pick one up some day.
A very good teaching video to help introduce folks to the autoharp. Bravo.
If I may offer a couple of tips for you to explore in this same direction...
1) As a guitarist, you are familiar with two concepts which also apply to the autoharp, those are that there are harmonic node points located along the string, and, where you play a string changes its voicing. These are both two sides of the same coin, and make a huge difference on the autoharp. First, when you excite a string on the autoharp at a harmonic node point, it suppresses that harmonic and its related super-harmonics. Thus, by strumming across the middle of the instrument, you are playing the 2nd harmonic node, and therefore the 2nd, 4th and 6th harmonics are suppressed, allowing the odd harmonics to predominate. These are the more acrid sounding harmonics. The evens are smoother and warmer sounding. So,strumming across the middle of the instrument is the basis for the "autoharp sound", which can be greatly altered by just moving your playing position.
Next, and related, since the strings taper downward as one goes up-pitch, you have the situation where by strumming straight across, you create a whole field of dissonance between each and every string. As an experiment, try strumming downward along the 3rd harmonic node point, following the taper of the strings and see if you hear any difference in the instrument's sound.
You can hear a piece played using harmonic node points on my channel (The First Departure).
But, above all else, please, keep up the good work you are doing.
That's a great topic to discuss and very interesting. That applies to all stringed chordophonic instruments, especially the violin. I'll keep this in mind and see if I can fit it in to a video at some point. All the best, cheers, thank you for adding in your thoughts! Rock on.
House of the Rising Sun and Hotel California sound so cool from an AutoHarp
Thank you for watching and enjoying the tunes. I'll share more music then since you liked them.
9:19 I get the impression you can play any instrument you touch & you can play by ear.
Gosh I really wanted to order one but Amazon doesn't ship autoharps to my country. 😞😞😞
Oh no! Do you shop on eBay? I've had sellers in USA ship an Autoharp to me in Australia.
@@MountainHomeJerrel oh! I see them on Ebay. But what happens if there's any issues? Also I am more worried about replacing the strings as they look unique to their own instrument? Sorry I am not very music instrument savvy.
@NatalieRath ebay has excellent buyer protection. I bought nearly 1000 things over the many years I've used eBay, and whenever there's been a problem, even if the seller is problematic, ebay will refund the buyer the money. It can be difficult finding strings and they are a bit expensive so make sure the autoharp you buy has all of its strings. You can buy whole sets by searching for "autoharp strings", and some places may sell individual strings.
@@MountainHomeJerrel dang.. that's what I'm just worried about. Thanks anyways. Got loads to consider