Irish Harp Lesson 1 - [The Basics] Start Here
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- This beginner Irish harp tutorial teaches you how to play the Irish lever harp, step by step. For a comprehensive overview of everything, you need to know when starting out on Irish harp, visit the OAIM website. Also, get a free mp3 and sheet music for popular Irish tune The Rocky Road to Dublin here: www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
00:00 Introduction
00:38 The instrument
01:20 The notes
03:18 Correct finger position and how to pluck the strings
12:11 Scale exercise
You couldn't be in better hands learning from Lisa as she's won seven All Ireland titles and has been playing since childhood. Get top technique tips and exercises from Irish harp master Lisa Canny - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
Course Synopsis: In this course Lisa Canny clearly guides the novice harp player through the basics of the instrument. The first six lessons focus on the basics; how to tune the harp, using the blades, correct finger positioning and scales, and a couple of simple tunes. When the learner is comfortable with the basics they can progress to lessons 7 - 18 where Lisa teaches six harp classics including Brian Boru’s March, My Lagan Love, Planxty Irwin’s, The Mother and Child Reel, The Little Diamond Polka, and The Rocky Road to Dublin. The right-hand melody is taught separately to the left-hand accompaniment giving the student the choice to play these parts separately or work in time to put them both together. This course is a fantastic choice for both the beginner harpist and the intermediate harpist who wishes to brush up on the basics!
www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
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How do I progress to lesson three?
I know who can you ask
Marianne Lin
Thank you so much for posting this. I do not have a harp. Any recommendations as to where I can buy one and what I should look out for?
I will
I’m 72 years old and have been playing the fiddle for the past 20 years. Then, because of arthritis in my hands, I could no longer bend my left index finger. So I quit for a year, thinking I would never play again. During that year, our neighborhood music store went out of business, and was selling everything at very low prices; and I found a “Pixie” harp, which I bought (because I can’t live my life without playing an instrument). I was going to take lessons, but the pandemic hit. So after letting the harp just sit for a long time I finally started with your lessons. I will take a long time to get through lesson one, because I need to do the exercises over and over. Your lesson was great, and I haven’t even gotten to the end of it. I’m taking my time and just practicing the exercises at the very beginning to get them right. Then I will continue. And I’ve taught myself to play the fiddle using only 3 fingers, which makes me very happy! But I’m now going to put my energy into learning how to play the harp. I’m so glad I found you! Thanks!
Hi Marilyn, Let us know if you have any questions.
Hi ! I'm 78 and very little experience in playing an instrument. I want to play the lever harp and I am looking closely at the "Pixie". How do you like yours? This is a great place to learn!
@@handleycrafts8714 It has a great sound, and my husband (a musician) really likes it; however, truth be told, I have never had the time to learn how to play it. I’ve been practicing my 3-fingered fiddle, and I also make jewelry; and afterwards I’m too tired to do much else. But I like my Pixie, and someday I will play it.
Please 🙏kindly, avoid all grains and sugars! They cause joint inflammation that leads to arthritis.. Blessings with all You do! 🙏🌟🕊️
Don't even have a harp but watched this all the way through 💚
Ditto. Looked them up but to buy they are a bit out of my price range, esp right now. Pity, they sound so pretty.
@@pinkmagicali there are smaller harps and lyres not sure if you've checked those out. They start under $100, but I hear you instruments get pricey!
Me too. I also watched right through.
i was thinking about getting a harp, saw this, and now i really want a harp
thanks Lisa. wow I watched this video 2.5 years ago and learnt these basics from you. Now i'm playing professionally at weddings etc. Thank you so much for helping me to get started.
Love it - well done !
Hi, I was about to sell the Irish harp of my daughter.....now I am going to learn it myself with the help of your yt-channel,! Thanks a lot!
Greetings from Germany
Hi Jorg, delighted you're going to learn the harp ! Let us know how you're getting along !
Und hast du weiter gemacht? Ich habe gerade erst angefangen. Hast du noch ein paar Tipps?
I feel so blessed to get a class from your lovely team. I cannot afford £35 an hour and your tuorial has some invaluable preliminary lessons
I got a 26 string Harp last week, and this video has been my first and only lesson so far. I practice these scales every day and soon I will watch the second video and see if I can progress.
Harpo Marx brought me here believe it or not....I saw a video on Facebook of him playing and it was beautiful....I am silly enough to think I can do this, but watching your video, I'm thinking it maybe vaguely possible lol....such a beautiful instrument....
Such a sweet sounding instrument ! I ' would like to learn to play an Irish Harp.
Here's a great place to start with all the tips and info you need - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
Thank you so much for this series of lessons-- a reintroduction for me to an instrument I'd loved playing so many decades ago. All of the important features for myself as a beginner come flooding back through your kind and clear instruction...and I'm looking forward to once again playing music with my friends.
You're the best, Lisa. Once again, thanks for your generosity.
Brilliant ! Lot's more from Lisa on the site - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
I was given an Irish harp yesterday as a gift. I am a flute and piano player, so your video is super helpful. Thank you!
Wow - Enjoy the harp !! www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
there are a lot of free harp lessons out there on youtube, but i’m convinced these are the absolute best. thank you so much!
Thanks so much ! Lot's more from Lisa on the site - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
Thank you Lisa.. Fantastic lessons and very generous and kind of you to share your tutoring.. God bless..
Thank you so much for teaching proper hand placement!! I am waiting to get my 29 string harp and want to start playing it without any bad habits. You've given me a good head start to proper sitting and hand placement. I am musician of tenor saxophone all my life but always wanted to play the harp. So excited to learn good techniques. I really appreciate the you have video close up of your hands and small 2nd video insert of you talking. Very useful and smart teaching too!
You said Lydian twice, one for fourth mode and one for the seventh mode at 14 mins. The 7th mode is locrian. Other than that accidental error. I can tell you are very good. Thanks for doing good for the world.
Hi Lisa, I do not have a harp but i wanted to know how to play a harp very badly. I'm a complete beginner and don't have any knowledge how to play. I want you to know that this harp lesson you do is very very helpful, easy to understand and remember .. Thank you very much!!!
Hi Tifa, here's more info on starting out on harp - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
good channel. Because of quarantine, I learn to play harp.
Wow😆 same all because of quarantine! This gave me the motivation i needed to learn
Thank You Lisa. This video was very helpful. Thank You for sharing
These tutorials are really helpful Thankyou so much Yvonne
I'm loving this
What a valuable lesson! Thank you! I have never played harp before. I have played piano and guitar. I’m currently saving up to buy my first harp, and watching this lesson prepares me mentally to begin playing the harp with good technique. I am so excited to start learning, and I’m so grateful to have found your lesson to get me started correctly!
Hi Linda, have you got the possibility to rent a harp locally?
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Hi, and thank you so much for your reply! I went to my local Guitar Center, and they don’t even carry harps in the store... online sales only. I’ve been thinking of buying a Roosebeck Minstrel harp with full Chelby levers on Amazon. I know Roosebeck does not have a great reputation among harpists, but the Chelby levers that they have added seem to work much better than the levers used to work years ago. Also, the one I’m looking at is made of Walnut, which might have more resonance and is probably sturdier than Rosewood. Currently, it’s being sold for $688, so 29 strings with full Chelby levers seems to be a good deal for a beginner harp. This particular harp has had many five star reviews on the page, for quality of sound and sturdiness. I want to be able to play in many keys and modes, and most beginner harps only offer possibilities for key of C Major and A Minor.
Very good instruction, Lisa .... many thanks .
Excellent, very helpful and I feel sympathy to you. 🙏😌❤️
I don't have a harp yet, but I'm saving up for one and soon will be able to play this myself. I already play the piano and have been for 2 years and have always been a musical person. So im very excited to finally be able to play one of my favorite instruments.
Delighted to hear you'll be playing one of your favorite instruments soon ! Have you considered renting a harp?
Just got a harp and starting out. Thank you for the lesson. 💋🎶
Nice 1 Mia, good luck with it and let us know if you have any questions :)
Thank you so much for posting this video!! 😊
You're welcome. There are many more lessons like this on the OAIM website - www.oaim.ie/harp/
Thanks for the sharing!
Fantastic video thank you!
Such a good lesson, really useful. Thank you Lisa and OAIM
Hi Nic, Delighted you enjoyed the lesson and you are most welcome :) Where are you learning harp?
Hi, I'm learning in Falmouth Cornwall. I just beginning and have already fallen in love with this beautiful instrument. I have lessons with Floralyn George but find your online lessons really helpful so once again a big thank you
Hi, I know that you do 5 free lessons online but do you do more than that for a cost?
Two thumbs up for that lesson :)
Thanks Céline ! Lot's more from Lisa here - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
I just ordered a 26 string harp! I can’t wait to get it so I can begin this exciting journey!
Brilliant news !
You are excellent
I love to learn
Help me basics
Thank you Dear
You are brilliant , so easy to follow you , just bought , live in Galway , wish I could join your lessons God bless
Hi Nora, Glad you like the lesson. Have you got a harp?
Once again, Da-Eye-rish have it! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I have been learning for a few months, and cannot get my left hand "correct", and after this video, I am THERE!!! Wonderful!
Delighted to hear that ! Lot's more tips and tricks from Lisa here - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
I'm going to learn to play a harp after watching this. Thanks.
Love this!! I'll buy a harp soon and start to practice. Thanks a lot!! ✨
Great !
Wonderful lady, Thank u dame Liza Canny🙋🇵🇭❤️
Thanks for the comment ! Lot's more from Lisa on the site - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
I'm still shopping for Harp, but I will take lessons with you. Thanks.
Hi Annie, Glad to hear it! What type of harp are you thinking of buying? There's some good info here - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
Great lesson. I am slowly getting through the "Ditty", the higher strings are a bit of an issue to pluck properly (lack of space). However I am adapting. Anyway I really enjoy the lesson.
I'm planning on getting a harp someday in the future and I would love to take the advice from this video! ^^ ☺️💟
Really clear and useful, thank you
Hi Kathy, glad it was helpful! There's more lessons from Lisa here - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
Remarkable teacher
Your voice is so soft and soothing. I've always wanted to play the harp, but they are HUGE and also very expensive. Hopefully this might be a good alternative
Hi Blair, you can hire harps to get started, where do you live?
UNBELIEVABLE. EXCELLENT VIDEO.
Hi Andrew, glad you like it :)
Online Academy of Irish Music My mom is American. Me too predominately. My father was from Kilmarnock Scotland. I lived in Ayr Scotland as a teen. Celtic history and culture while I was there? Virtually nonexistent. What your doing is like another world. Wonderful.
Hi Andrew, so happy you're into the Celtic culture. Let's keep it alive! :)
Thank you
Dear Lisa,
There is a small mistake here:
The sequence of modes is Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Myxolydian, Aeolian, Locrian. In the video you say Lydian twice.
Thank you so much for these, though, I have just started and find them very useful.
Love u lissa!! ❤️❤️
wonderful
Glad you liked it ! Lot's more from Lisa here >> www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
I just subscribed!! 😄
7:26 Ah, the sweet lilting tone of a lovely Irish lass yelling FIST in the middle of a C Major scale.
I think you'll be my teacher when I buy my harp 😊... thank you, this video is really good.
Hi Emmanuel, good luck in your harp search ! Let us know if you have any questions.
Nice sound
Verry helpfull
Your videos are insanely helpful! Please post more!
Hi Angelica, There are more videos on RUclips but to accelerate your learning and to get good technique I'd suggest following the course. Check it out here - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
im currently thinking abt getting a harp so im watching tuts before i get it so im ready *:,)*
Hi Chloe, Let us know if you have any questions.
Bought a harp at a yard sale this week for $5 with a storage bag. It's a small Renaissance harp, that was gorgeously made and is completely out of tune. I love it!
Delighted to hear you love playing harp :) Let us know if you have any questions.
i really want to learn the harp. i already know a bit of saxaphone (havent played since middle school), guitar, and piano. next on my list is flute because i already own one, but after that i’m hoping i can start the harp. it’s harder because it’s expensive and i’ll need space for it so i’ll have to start after i graduate…but it’s so beautiful i wish i could start learning now!
A beautiful instrument. Why not start on piano or guitar? There's loads to explore on both instruments - www.oaim.ie/courses/
Thank you for the great video. So many great tips! I noticed though you said the 7th mode of C Major is B Lydian - this should be Locrian.
i love harp
We too !
❤❤ she is from paradise ❤
How do I meintain this posture with a 15 string harp love?
Thank you for these lessons! I am wondering what may be the advantage of tuning the harp to B-flat. Can you give guidance?
A Lisa, a chara, go raibh míle maith agat. I will certainly watch any additional lessons you have posted or will post in future. One concern will be how and from whom to acquire a beginner's instrument. le gach dea-ghuí, Frank Ó Ciardhubháin
Hi Frank, it's wise to hire a harp for a while, where do you live?
Do you have a video on tips on how to select your harp?
Just got my harp today and happily found your videos. Thank you! Do you have to lean the harp towards you or should it rest flat? I have a 36 string.
Could you please explain me further why to bring your thumbs up when positioning your fimgers to play the harp?
I love your videos I have a 12 string celtic harp and was wondering if there is a good way to play chimes on it, because it does not go into the double scale ranges...
Charity Rhoney I was looking at getting a 12 string to start with. Any recommendations?
Do you have the notes for a lever harp for the Irish national anthem? Or know or where I can by them? Thanks
Thank you so much, that an excellent video!
Learning harp was my dream for a longest time and I finally bought one for my 18th bd!❤️
Harp is a really rewarding instrument as it sounds amazing as it is with no special technique involved in getting it to sound right. The hardest part for me is being patient enough not to jump straight into playing chords and melodies aka not skipping the most important first steps.
Have you mastered this lesson? How's the learning going?
Online Academy of Irish Music I keep practicing this a lot on both of my hands to make sure all the movements are quick and smooth! It’s going good I just need to stop rushing and playing the tunes that are way to complicated for me :D
Thank you again for so helpful content!
Hi, Have you been taking the course on OAIM? It's structured to optimise the learning process and develop your skills as fast as possible, while teaching you the correct technique and appropriate tunes for your level - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
What harp would people recommend for a complete string novice who hopes to one day play fantasy/DnD inspired music? Thanks
I saw an Irish Harp on E Bay, what should I look out for before buying it?
You are so besutiful and you are good teacher thank you😊
I am grateful Lisa, Ready to began.
Sincerely appreciate
Mr.Kennedy
Hi Emmery, there's lot's more lessons from Lisa on the site - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
I'm a beginner. When buying a harp how many strings should it have? What is the most comfortable floor harp height to work with? What would you regard is the best price range for quality? Can you recommend a London based supplier? Thanks.
I'd recommend renting a harp for starting off, there are many places in England that offer this service. Choosing a harp is a personal desicion so I'd recommend trying out a few different types to see which feels best.
Everything is so clearly and detail with a magnificient harp music tutor.
What else can expect ??
Anyway, is this wierd if i use harp to play asian melodirs ☹️
Enjoy the music Luc !!
Hello there! I'm wondering how playing the harp would go for somebody who has hypermobility? I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and am interested in learning an instrument that compliments...the harp being one that I'm looking into.
I have issues with hypermobility in my fingers, hands, wrists...not to the point that I dislocate, but I don't want to get to that point. I already use figure-8 splints and ring splints part time- I would wear them more if I didn't have so much trouble with swelling and them falling off or getting stuck on.
Anyway, would you advise somebody with my condition to go for a harp?
Hi, I would advise you to ask your doctors before starting to play harp. Let me know what they say.
Thank you, your harp sounds lovely?
What kind is it?
Hello! I want to get a harp and I was looking at one that's 400 dollars and has about 24 strings I think. For a beginner, is that okay?
Hi Lulu, that sounds good for a beginner instrument. Let us know how you get on with it.
It’s cool how you can set the key signature but what happens if you have an incidental note? Do you have to just flip the appropriate lever and then flip it back again as you play?
Hi, This is the type of question to ask on the www.oaim.ie student forum.
When you say it is tuned from B flat to B flat does the mean c, d, e,f , g are tuned to flat as well ? I have been trying to figure that part out. Please can you or someone else help a girl out
She means that when all levers are down, the harp is in the key of Bb. C- D-Eb-F-G-A-Bb. Therefore to set yourself in the key of C you need B and E levers up. Hope this helps!
Right (:
Or maybe you sure?
I hope
@@ceciliaandrade7405 yes I'm sure... dont understand your comment.
That's how you tune to B flat. A fully levered harp is more commonly tuned to E flat. C-D-D#/Eb-F-G-G#/Ab-A#/Bb so to set in C major you need E-A-B levers up
Hey Lisa, do you think that irish music and classical music could be played in the same harp? I am interested in buying a harp and starting my lessons, but I really dont know if i shoud go for the classical harps or the celtic/irish harps... could i play both styles with either harps? Im reallly interested in both! Thank you!
Hi Herbert, the 2 types of harp are different. Celtic use levers and classical uses pedals. My understanding is that you need a classical harp to play the full classical repertoire.
Could you tell me what the scale to tune to was? Thank you :)
Lisa tunes her harp to B flat. Apologies for the late reply.
Is it granted to buy an irish harp online? And is it expensive?
Hi Lisa,
Brilliant video. I particularly like the easy to follow methods and I feel like I will be able to play the harp better due to this video. I've ordered one and it is being delivered hopefully next week. I do have 2 questions:
1) I am interested in tuning my harp to 432hz Verdi's A. Do you know how to do that or is it possible to do this on an electronic tuner?
2) I saw on the oaim.ie you do online tuition from €16 a month (spectacular offer by the way). How many times a week are you available to teach? Or do you offer tuition online? I'm not sure how it works. Although I do have the free account at the moment. I will pay for the main account when my harp arrives.
Thanks for your time,
Cormac near Trim in Co. Meath (though from the North lol)
Hi Cormac, Delighted to hear you're getting a harp! Glad you liked the lesson as well. Yes you tune the harp to 432hz using an electronic tuner (can I ask why you wish to do this?). 2, The lessons are all video lessons and you receive 24/7 unlimited access to all the lessons and features on the OAIM website.
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic ok that's great. Thank you for the information.
I want to set it to 432hz because it is the sound of harmonious music. I can send a link showing what the vibrational difference with iron filings with 432hz is like compared to 440hz, as standard music was changed to in the 1800s
Agreed - the thing about playing Irish music is playing with others - We all play at 440hz so you'll have to re-tune your harp for a session.
Hello, I came from Brazil to live in Galeay and I want to learn harp. I'll get mine in January 2020 but I dunno nothing about harps. Do you have online lessons or something?
Hi, Yes, we have online harp lessons where you can learn the instrument from scratch. Check it out here - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
Can u do a tutorial for 16 stringed lyre harp? Or recommend one?
I just ordered a 19 string lyre, and I cannot find any video like this either 😂😂 I would love it 🙏🙏
Hi ! I know this video came out more than two years but...here's a question:
I'm a classical musician, and I have played the pedal harp for about ten years, but now I also want to go deeper into traditional celtic music. And the fact is that I will have to travel a lot in the future, so I'd like to buy a 22 strings harp to go anywhere with it...but I don't really know where to search ! I found the Fullsicle Rees harp, which seems to be a good balance between what I want and how much it costs (unfortunately I can't pay too much...), but I don't know anyone who tried this kind of harp, and there aren't many reviews about it (the ones that I found only talk about how convenient 22 strings harps are for beginners...which I am not). Have you got any advice for me ?
Hope you'll see that comment, and thank you for sharing your passion !
My advice is buy the best harp you can for the money. The good ones retain their value.
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Thanks for your answer! Have you any brand or model recommendation?
Will a 12 string harp be good for a beginner? Just to learn the basics and get a sense of whether or not I want to dedicate myself to learn the instrument?
I think for melody & accompaniment which is taught here the smallest is 22 strings. Can you tune to the C scale on your harp?
I started with a small 20-strings harp (a Derwent harp from UK) a couple of days ago and think, something smaller like 12-strings is maybe more of a toy for children. I searched a lot of music sheets and there seem to be very little even for
Thank you for the exercises. How short are your nails? I find mine are getting in the way from cleanly plucking. Any tips to prevent this or should I have them shorter?
If they're getting in the way you know what to do...
Hello, Lisa
Don't know if you got my last question about laptop Harp.
Can you change or upgrade laptop Harp strings ? if so, What would you recommend.
Sincerely appreciate,
Mr.Kennedy
Hi Mr Kennedy, I'd suggest using google to get the answers. Do you have a luthier close by you could get help from?
Thank you for such clear teachings. I found a small harp in a charity shop but it did not have the tuner with it, which I was not aware of. Is it possible to buy something to tune my harp and if so do you know from where please. Thank you in advance xoxoxo
Hi Christine, Any tuner will get the strings in tune.
Oh fantastic, thank you so much for letting me know that, that's great, really appreciate it 💚💚💚
👍Adorable ❤️Presentation👌
Thank you 🤗
Are there any examples of your playing a piece on youtube? Great lesson.
Hi, Yes there are :) Here's Lisa on the Late Show RTE1 - ruclips.net/video/WianIVrCzMs/видео.html
Thanks! Great voice!
You're welcome! How is the harping coming along?
My family originated from the county of Mayo!
HUP!
hi . for a beginner, is a 22 string or 29 string ok?
Hi Seymour, are you asking about the frets or string gauges?
Hi, Either will be fine for starting but Lisa says that if you go for 29 strings you may as well get all 34. I hope this helps.
As a beginner, which harp is best for me when it comes to the amount of strings? Thanks.
Hi Rachel, That question coms down to cost really. What have you in mind?
Hi Lisa- My grandmother brought her instruments with her from Ireland (likely in lieu of much else!) at the turn of the century--alas, no harp..So I purchased a small harp online from McNeela in Dublin. Will a "baby" harp be suitable for these lessons? I don't see why not but wanted to ask.
My understanding is that you’ll be able to get the melody but not the accompaniment. Most people start by hiring a harp.
Hello Lisa. I am having a problem when I put my left fingers on the lower strings. They get in the way of each other🙁can you advise me what might be wrong. ❤️🙏🕊️
Hi, it's difficult to help you without seeing what you're doing. Can you upload a quick video to RUclips and we'll have a look. If you email us admin@oaim.ie when you've done that we'll have a look.
Is this a good course for a total beginner with no background in music? Starting from scratch. Thanks
Hi Ingrid, This is a perfect course to start even with zero background in music - www.oaim.ie/harp/harp-basics/
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Cool! Then you have me as a subscriber! Thanks!