I use this piece as my "warm-up" routine now -- sometimes with, sometimes without, rolling the chords, and adjusting the tempo. It's such an approachable piece, and this seems to work well for me.
Timestamps for this video: 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Notes of the first section 03:49 How to place the fingers 05:07 First section with timing 06:24 Notes of the second section 07:38 Second section with timing 08:08 What to do if you feel tense 08:38 The third section 10:29 Part 2: double-handed rolls 12:22 Notes of the first section of part 2 13:12 First section with counting 14:00 Notes of the second section of part 2 14:25 Second section with counting 15:08 Third section with counting
As for a tutorial video ideas.. I would love to see how you would set up your harp, music stand, and laptop if you were trying to follow a virtual director on a laptop. The way I set up for private lessons isn't working well for that purpose. I've experimented with several scenarios and haven't found the sweet spot. I would also love it if someone could put a camera behind you so we can see and then imitate the angle and timing of your "floating" (esp left arm movement). It would be like sitting behind someone who is rowing in a canoe. We could get the rhythm and timing of the movement from your arms. Maybe doing a piece like your arrangement of "Over the Rainbow " would be helpful!
Hi Christy-Lyn! Long time subscriber here :) Is there anyway you would make a video on “She’s Leaving Home” by the Beatles? I am finally getting a fullsicle soon and that’s the first song I want to learn! I know you probably don’t take requests like that, but I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much 💕
Some people do, but I’m rather teaching rolled chords as one movement instead of thinking of them as individual notes played quickly in succession (I explained in the other video about rolled chords). So I didn’t want to give the notes a time value and gradually increase the speed on the metronome, because that makes some people feel stressed, and it’s important to stay relaxed for rolled chords. But you’re right, that is one way to teach it 😊
just wondering which level of learning the harp would rolled chords generally come in at? I bought my first harp and have been working with your videos and some beginner courses - but also found Mantle So Green -also lovely but even though says for beginner, I'm feeling its pretty tricky trying to bring in a few rolled chords. (ie I'm feeling its probably early intermediate? )Appreciate your perspective. Also its really great having the grey or darker background to show up the harp work.
It depends on what is happening in the right hand, and the overall difficulty of the piece. I teach rolled chords quite early on with one-to-one students (mid to late beginner level) but in a piece it does bring an extra level of complexity so for that level it would be a super simple piece ❤️
Hi Christy-Lyn, I wanted to refer my friend to Sailing on a Lake, which you mentioned in this video and which I found helpful in the past... I think back then it was a RUclips tutorial. Is it still available on RUclips?
I have very little conscious memory I have a hard time remembering anything I bought one of them 16 string Harps that you can only play with one hand I've had it for about a month now I started listening to harp music last month I don't think I can remember what I need to remember
Hi Christy, thank you so much for your lovely videos. I don't read music just c d e f g a b, in other words the letter scale notes. Is it possible for you to do an easy song tutorial for a beginner who doesn't read music and only knows the letter notes? I hope I'm making sense 😀 thank you kindly.
Hi there Frostywinters! All my Video Lessons are possible to learn without reading music. There are a few blind people using the courses without sheet music, and many others who can see but choose to use only the course and no sheet music. So it’s been tried and tested 😊👍🏻 There are quite a few beginner ones, I suggest you start with early-beginner or mid-beginner because late-beginner gets tricky. They are available here: www.learningtheharp.com/video-lessons
Hi, Christy-Lyn, Thank you for this lesson. I just have one question. Is the bottom note of the rolled chord on the beat, or the top note? When you are counting, it sounds like the top note is landing on the actual beat, and the lower notes are just before the beat. Or does it not really matter? Thank you.
Make sure your thumb is pushing on the string before plucking! Are you squeezing all your fingers including the thumb before you start the rolled chord? ❤️
I use this piece as my "warm-up" routine now -- sometimes with, sometimes without, rolling the chords, and adjusting the tempo. It's such an approachable piece, and this seems to work well for me.
This is an incredible teaching video, crystal clear and really learning a lot here. Thanks!
Such a teaching gift you have. Easy to follow and you make me feel we are the best of friends! You make me believe I can do this!.
Hello Christie Lynn
I just wanted to say that you a great job in teaching I have learned so much from your video’s I just wanted to say thank you 🙏
Thanks for all your help in learning the harp. Your videos are very helpful in my learning how to play!
Wow for free? What a huge gift! Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Beautiful lesson 🙏
This video is so helpful. I am having trouble rolling that top C chord though. OMG! Ha! It always sound like 🤢😜
Aw maybe take a break and it will feel a bit easier after a day or two 😆
Good teacher
Thanks! 😃
Thank you.
Timestamps for this video:
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Notes of the first section
03:49 How to place the fingers
05:07 First section with timing
06:24 Notes of the second section
07:38 Second section with timing
08:08 What to do if you feel tense
08:38 The third section
10:29 Part 2: double-handed rolls
12:22 Notes of the first section of part 2
13:12 First section with counting
14:00 Notes of the second section of part 2
14:25 Second section with counting
15:08 Third section with counting
Wonderful explanation and examples! Thank you for this free exercise; I love it!
That was fun! Thank you!
Thank you Christy-Lyn this has been so helpful
Good job, from Brazil!
As for a tutorial video ideas.. I would love to see how you would set up your harp, music stand, and laptop if you were trying to follow a virtual director on a laptop. The way I set up for private lessons isn't working well for that purpose. I've experimented with several scenarios and haven't found the sweet spot. I would also love it if someone could put a camera behind you so we can see and then imitate the angle and timing of your "floating" (esp left arm movement). It would be like sitting behind someone who is rowing in a canoe. We could get the rhythm and timing of the movement from your arms. Maybe doing a piece like your arrangement of "Over the Rainbow " would be helpful!
Hi Christy-Lyn! Long time subscriber here :) Is there anyway you would make a video on “She’s Leaving Home” by the Beatles? I am finally getting a fullsicle soon and that’s the first song I want to learn! I know you probably don’t take requests like that, but I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much 💕
Thanks Christie, founf both videos really helpful. Haven't tried them yet but will definitely try this at weekend 😊
Yay! 😃😃
Thank you! Great work!!!
Great job!You should teach rolled chords with the metronome!
Some people do, but I’m rather teaching rolled chords as one movement instead of thinking of them as individual notes played quickly in succession (I explained in the other video about rolled chords). So I didn’t want to give the notes a time value and gradually increase the speed on the metronome, because that makes some people feel stressed, and it’s important to stay relaxed for rolled chords. But you’re right, that is one way to teach it 😊
@@LearningtheHarp cool cool
Working on it 🎶🎶🙂
just wondering which level of learning the harp would rolled chords generally come in at? I bought my first harp and have been working with your videos and some beginner courses - but also found Mantle So Green -also lovely but even though says for beginner, I'm feeling its pretty tricky trying to bring in a few rolled chords. (ie I'm feeling its probably early intermediate? )Appreciate your perspective. Also its really great having the grey or darker background to show up the harp work.
It depends on what is happening in the right hand, and the overall difficulty of the piece. I teach rolled chords quite early on with one-to-one students (mid to late beginner level) but in a piece it does bring an extra level of complexity so for that level it would be a super simple piece ❤️
Good job....
Hi Christy-Lyn, I wanted to refer my friend to Sailing on a Lake, which you mentioned in this video and which I found helpful in the past... I think back then it was a RUclips tutorial. Is it still available on RUclips?
Yes, it’s in a video called “A common mistake of self taught harpists” ☺️👍🏻
I have very little conscious memory I have a hard time remembering anything I bought one of them 16 string Harps that you can only play with one hand I've had it for about a month now I started listening to harp music last month I don't think I can remember what I need to remember
Me encanta.
Hi Christy, thank you so much for your lovely videos. I don't read music just c d e f g a b, in other words the letter scale notes. Is it possible for you to do an easy song tutorial for a beginner who doesn't read music and only knows the letter notes? I hope I'm making sense 😀 thank you kindly.
Hi there Frostywinters! All my Video Lessons are possible to learn without reading music. There are a few blind people using the courses without sheet music, and many others who can see but choose to use only the course and no sheet music. So it’s been tried and tested 😊👍🏻 There are quite a few beginner ones, I suggest you start with early-beginner or mid-beginner because late-beginner gets tricky. They are available here: www.learningtheharp.com/video-lessons
Hi, Christy-Lyn,
Thank you for this lesson. I just have one question. Is the bottom note of the rolled chord on the beat, or the top note? When you are counting, it sounds like the top note is landing on the actual beat, and the lower notes are just before the beat. Or does it not really matter? Thank you.
Yes, the top note is on the beat. Good question! 😃👍🏻
By the time I get to the thumb it makes no sound or barely. Since my third and second fingers are gone there's nothing to support the thumb....
Make sure your thumb is pushing on the string before plucking! Are you squeezing all your fingers including the thumb before you start the rolled chord? ❤️
@@LearningtheHarp will continue practicing thanks
How is it going with your thumb?
@@LearningtheHarp better thanks.