What it's like to be a HARPIST

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @HelenaRicci
    @HelenaRicci 3 года назад +53

    Omg! Everything is so true! People interrupting at weddings, conductors cutting before you finally start playing, people asking for the price of the harp, finding out there is no harp in the orchestra repertoire... Loved it!

  • @Ribula1
    @Ribula1 2 года назад +3

    Oj no the harp becomes sad when it rains :c

  • @InstrumentManiac
    @InstrumentManiac 3 года назад +20

    I nearly died watching the wedding part. The same thing happens with cello too 😂

  • @haggardband
    @haggardband 2 года назад +2

    Respect for tuning so many strings. 6 are enough for me :)

  • @SveaLuana
    @SveaLuana Год назад +3

    Dont even get me started on the blisters after switching to a concert harp, it is so annoying :')

  • @shunyinwong7436
    @shunyinwong7436 3 года назад +15

    LOL the "Hey, nice Guitar!" part is so damn true. i got once asking me "Your Chinese Zither is so beautiful!" :)

  • @Neashadia
    @Neashadia 2 года назад +8

    So true! Especially the tuning and people talking to me while I play. Some even ask me questions while I play and get pissed when I don´t answer. But I simply can´t have a conversation and play at the same time. My brain doesn´t work that way.

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  2 года назад +3

      😂😂😂literally me! I can’t multitask talking and playing haha

  • @carap.9532
    @carap.9532 3 года назад +25

    "Hey, nice guitar" how dare you! 🔥😤

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +5

      I know right!!! People say that to me all the time😑😑😂

  • @kshwo1009
    @kshwo1009 3 года назад +24

    hilarious~ 🤣
    I'm a harp beginner and I'm already experiencing some points of ur video
    Thx for making this video~

  • @rondelby2482
    @rondelby2482 2 года назад +3

    I have (built) a small harp of 26 strings and its very very rare for a string to break. Also I can sit my harp away for long periods of time and it still keeps tune....

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  Год назад +2

      My smaller harp also stays in tune very well!! Such a blessing haha

  • @estherlalonger1857
    @estherlalonger1857 3 года назад +7

    Hilarious! I heard so many times « why don’t you play flute « I love your videos

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад

      😂😂😂 aaw thank you!!

    • @denisemayosky1955
      @denisemayosky1955 2 года назад

      I kinda play both, but I have a little harp. It looks like a job and a half to haul the big one around. Still is a gorgeous instrument, though.

  • @Quitelife-c1u
    @Quitelife-c1u 2 года назад +2

    Thank god violin is easy to pack and move around (I’m a person who HATES packing large items)

  • @katherineanhuynh5592
    @katherineanhuynh5592 3 года назад +6

    Really true and funny haha…. After many times, I reply theirs questions automatically, like a machine 😂😂
    When I move it around, everyone usually wants to help me, because they think they stronger than me. But, they give up after try it hahahah 😆

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад

      😂😂😂😂🤣❤️❤️

  • @Pulchritude.0
    @Pulchritude.0 3 года назад +4

    Man I wish I had one of these.🥺❤🙏

  • @g.e.4571
    @g.e.4571 3 года назад +7

    I really love your videos🙈🥰 i wanna play the harp too but I don’t want my mother to buy me an expensive harp… especially because I also play the violin and the piano…but I can’t stop thinking about playing the harp. It’s such a beautiful instrument!

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +1

      Aw thank you!!! and I hope one day you will get to play the harp

    • @g.e.4571
      @g.e.4571 3 года назад +1

      I actually got one today and I really hope I stay on it and dont stop playing

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +1

      @@g.e.4571 Aah so exciting!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @robertowarren7007
    @robertowarren7007 2 года назад +1

    Hysterical! 😆 🤣

  • @braz28
    @braz28 3 года назад +9

    I'm at my 4th year learning harp, but they put me in an ensemble of guitars, and the teacher ask me if I know where are the notes, I play for 4 year of course I know the notes! And the worst was last year, when they put me in a wind Orchestra😂🤦‍♀️

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +2

      Hahaha that’s so funny!! I’ve had friend who played in bands or wind ensembles haha!!

  • @dennisbrauer3322
    @dennisbrauer3322 2 года назад +2

    I'm 66 years old, I have always wanted to learn to play a pedal harp. Now that I'm retired and lots of free time on thinking about trying to learn, but am I to old to try.

    • @denisemayosky1955
      @denisemayosky1955 2 года назад +1

      Never too old! I just wish I had a place where I could have one, cuz I'd love to learn!

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  Год назад +1

      Agreed! Never too old! And there are so many types of harp so I highly recommend trying it out!! You wont regret it!

    • @jeannieb.
      @jeannieb. Год назад

      I agree! You won't regret it. There are many different sizes and types of harps you can buy with huge differences in price ranges! You don't have to buy a huge pedal harp that costs the price of a car to learn the harp! I rented-to-own a Dusty Strings Ravenna 34 from Vermont Violins (very reasonable and great people). I did research and found this was a great beginner harp that could be used for a lifetime with a great sound! I also found Christy Lynn's "Learning the Harp" online course that has been SO much fun! I don't know if I'll ever do gigs or any of that fancy stuff, but learning the harp is so pleasurable. It's so worth it, and I'm 60 years old!! Never to late! ❤

  • @chamarystigers8731
    @chamarystigers8731 2 года назад +2

    Your video actually showing with harp vary funny and cute 🌸🌷🎼🎼🎼

  • @annlicano3416
    @annlicano3416 Год назад +1

    Absolute truth...

  • @KEGS211
    @KEGS211 3 года назад +1

    only u can hear me summoner

  • @marygreenwood-up8bt
    @marygreenwood-up8bt 9 месяцев назад +1

    This is great!

  • @kristinewarmhold
    @kristinewarmhold 3 года назад +5

    Yayyyy, laughed so hard, you really got all points 🥴🥴🥴🥴🤪🤪🤪🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗👏👏👏🦋🌸🦋💫❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @koa3755
    @koa3755 2 года назад +1

    I can definitely relate to all of this! XD

  • @kutekukolka
    @kutekukolka 3 года назад +9

    me: yeah im majoring in harp
    "harp? is that an organization acronym?"
    very relatable! great video (you play beautifully)!

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂 and thank youu

  • @fd9987
    @fd9987 Год назад +1

    Haha! What a hoot! Try having a cat, they love harp strings!

  • @sabrinarucker1663
    @sabrinarucker1663 2 года назад +2

    I love your video! How did you get involved with doing gigs? Would you be able to do a video on that?

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  Год назад

      Thank you!! I usually got gigs by word of mouth! Friends of mine would recommend me to others^^ but I can for sure make a video on that!

  • @amyims
    @amyims Год назад +1

    Hah, so true, all of it!

  • @jacksonsthumb
    @jacksonsthumb 3 года назад +3

    As a time served double bass player, I can safely say that transporting my mid 19th century instrument around doesn't even come close! Strings rarely break and if I'm on a jazz gig I don't even need to tune them! (only joking, I'm a stickler for tuning) Thank you for making us laugh!

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰

    • @jacksonsthumb
      @jacksonsthumb 3 года назад +1

      @@미나-t9r2x Did I tell you about the night I missed the train home and had to sleep in the bass gig bag at the station? Harp players have done this successfully but I could only get one leg in.

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +1

      @@jacksonsthumb LOL!!!😂😂😂 harp covers are very comfy hahaaa

  • @jacquelinetouchie9218
    @jacquelinetouchie9218 3 года назад +2

    This was hillarious! Thank you

  • @michaelahrstkova6348
    @michaelahrstkova6348 4 года назад +2

    So funny! Love your videos. :)

  • @candellina6
    @candellina6 2 года назад +1

    You're a lengend

  • @midnightwave8577
    @midnightwave8577 3 года назад +2

    whoa this is so underrated

  • @juliadove1006
    @juliadove1006 Год назад +1

    😝🤣😂👍👍 So True.

  • @katfitness2701
    @katfitness2701 3 года назад +1

    Nailed it! And my dogs love Pupperoni treats too!

  • @christien6230
    @christien6230 9 месяцев назад +1

    Got my first 26 string harpsicle till I can get a harp and tuning this is a pain lmao 26 strings to tun individually but I like it way better than the violin

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  9 месяцев назад

      Tuning can be a pain but that is awesome!! Have fun with the harp!!

  • @riananthony
    @riananthony 3 года назад +1

    Hilarious and true!

  • @michelevalcanover-ochner2436
    @michelevalcanover-ochner2436 2 года назад +1

    🤩

  • @shaquoya
    @shaquoya 3 года назад +1

    I enjoyed this video lol

  • @3th3rial71
    @3th3rial71 3 года назад +2

    IT WAS THE RAIN FOR ME LMBO

  • @simonw1646
    @simonw1646 2 года назад +1

    Hi, loved you video! Was wondering if my spare room is ok for using say a concert harp? it's empty and 6 feet by 6 feet. Hope you can help!

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  Год назад

      Yes it should be okay! I used to live in a small apartment so I usually kept my harp tucked away and then pulled it out for when I practiced. It was a bit of a hassle taking it out and stuff but you gotta do what you gotta do when you dont have the space ahah

  • @buddy8111
    @buddy8111 3 года назад +1

    So true lol

  • @Juraberg
    @Juraberg 3 года назад +1

    Funny and interesting ! 😎

  • @Haneulala
    @Haneulala 3 года назад +4

    I’m dead I’m dead I’m dead I’m dead again🤣🤣🤣

  • @saatsesara
    @saatsesara 3 года назад +1

    So true 😂😂😂😂😂😂 thank u so much

  • @strawberriesandcandy
    @strawberriesandcandy 3 года назад +12

    And I chose this instrument of my own free will? What was I smoking?

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +2

      😂😂😂😂

    • @denisemayosky1955
      @denisemayosky1955 2 года назад +1

      Especially when you finally get it all tuned up, something happens like a change in weather or - as the joke goes - someone opens a door, and suddenly it's all out of tune again!😫

  • @nanday100
    @nanday100 3 года назад +1

    Hahahaha! Love this.

  • @yahuchanonyakov
    @yahuchanonyakov 2 года назад +1

    But they are so beautiful sounding....even if they are a high- maintenance instrument.....

  • @LaWendellyn777
    @LaWendellyn777 3 года назад +1

    Haha 😄 🤣

  • @mozzarellacheesecake
    @mozzarellacheesecake 2 года назад +1

    What's the piece played at the very beginning of the video?

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  Год назад

      The intro? That is La Source by Zabel!

  • @christians_harp
    @christians_harp 3 года назад +2

    I hate replacing a string 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @howdyclowdy
    @howdyclowdy 3 года назад +1

    yepp so true lol

  • @trishapaytasdaughter8602
    @trishapaytasdaughter8602 4 года назад +6

    do you still use the lever harp?

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  4 года назад +4

      Yeah but I practice more with the pedal😆

  • @AP-pm9qy
    @AP-pm9qy 3 года назад +3

    In all seriousness is it possible to move the harp up and down the stairs by yourself or do you get help? Also how would you take it on a plane?

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +3

      Haha yeah I need help when I move it up stairs! But going down, I can do myself😉 I have never taken it on a plane! But based on why I’ve read online, you just put it in a giant box and fly it like that! I think😂😂

    • @midnightwave8577
      @midnightwave8577 3 года назад +1

      @@미나-t9r2x some bass person got their bass destroyed by person yeeting it off plane tho

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад

      @@midnightwave8577 🤯🤯😶

  • @lillyy369
    @lillyy369 4 года назад +4

    Just curious what do you use to edit?

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  4 года назад +2

      itsyurdvd i used FinalCutPro. My sister has it so I used it😂

    • @lillyy369
      @lillyy369 4 года назад +2

      MINA 미나 ahh ok. a lot of people say it’s good. i’ll definitely check it out. thank you!

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  4 года назад +1

      itsyurdvd no problem!

  • @carmenfreeman693
    @carmenfreeman693 3 года назад +2

    This is funny and true...its not glamorous....lolol

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

    • @carmenfreeman693
      @carmenfreeman693 3 года назад +2

      @@미나-t9r2x Also, I play the flute a little and yes like all instruments its beautiful and portable. However, like all instruments it has its limitations. It doesn't have a drone flute that you can use in any key and you can only play treble clef notes...the harp you can add the rhythm and harmony that some people need to hear with a melody for the song/piece it doesn't sound 'right.' Plus its a wind instrument and to play well you need to master circular breathing...which I have not..
      .....kuddos to the flutists who have achieved this great accomplishment. 👏👏👏👏
      For a portable harp I bought a rees 33 string harp and placed pedal harp gut strings in middle C area....I am content for now.

    • @미나-t9r2x
      @미나-t9r2x  3 года назад +1

      @@carmenfreeman693 my sister played the flute! That’s so cool!! And also super cool that you got a harp!😆😆

    • @carmenfreeman693
      @carmenfreeman693 3 года назад +1

      @@미나-t9r2x thank you so much. 🙏 😊

    • @carmenfreeman693
      @carmenfreeman693 3 года назад +1

      @@미나-t9r2x there is nothing like a pedal harp made of Sitka spruce from the mid west. Heartland harps has a carbonfiber 47 string gut/nylon pedal harp which is only 34 pounds...it sounds pleasant according to a RUclips video. Also, you don't have to worry about heat, cold or humidity. I would like to play it see how it sounds next to a L&H 47 string harp. 😊 Happy Harping. 🎶