It's not an easy fix, but it's the right fix! I watched this video about a month ago, and I've been focusing ever since then on making sure I set up my hands in good brackets at the best angle. Just this week I've gone back to my fast pieces, and it's almost like a miracle occurred! Thanks for the encouragement to do the work to get where I want to be.
I was just discovering this for myself last night in my practice (Yes, I have a playable harp now)......You practice the song to get familiar "with the song" so you can anticipate where your fingers need to be set up for in the next musical phrase. It was my first ray of hope, because I've been feeling overwhelmed at ever sounding like......well......you for example. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what it feels like to me. Just a note: I'm still on the easy pieces. My lessons assign me to the use of the 2nd finger.
@@LearningtheHarp I’m still quite young heh ^^” I’m between the ages of 11-12 :DD (I know it will be hard for such a young age, but I feel it will be better to start young and grow in music and life!)
That’s totally fine! Many people learn the harp at that age, and even younger. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it 😃😃 if you want some inspiration on learning to play at a young age, you can look at @harpistkeziah on Instagram and see her teaching her toddler to play harp 😁
Thank you Christy-Lynn! I just started your course. I’m playing Mahogany Moon, After the Rain, Amazing Grace and Danny boy. I’ll now go back and practice this technique to make them even better. So that when I do play more difficult songs I can be better prepared. Thank you for always reminding us in everything video how to place, sit, relax etc. I personally, need that constant reminder! I also love your bubbly personality! You make learning the harp fun!
You are an inspiration for sure! I would love to get more proficient at the harp but my days are SO full teaching and playing piano and all the stringed instruments. We are also raising our grandson who will be 5 next month.
All the best with practicing! It really will help 😃😃 Yes my colleague Tia did the video editing and she did such a great job with the graphics, glad you liked it!
This is so true Christy! Just the other day I was struggling with a part of a song, I noticed that my technique looked like my fingers were landing pointing exactly like 3:45. Once I corrected it, playing that part was soooooooo much easier. So, I’m really trying to keep my technique right and the bracketing right. And I did the same I have gone back to playing more early intermediate, late beginner songs.
Oh wow that’s fantastic! It’s amazing when we see an instant change like that. Keep up with being consistent and it will eventually become automatic 💪🏻💕
I find that if music is really fast there isn't time to close the fingers all the way into the palm. Isn't this normal? What is the piece that you were playing? It sounds neat.
Hi Christy-Lyn! Thank you so much for posting these videos, they've helped rekindle the passion for playing again after a several year hiatus. I'm having a hard time getting my finger placement down for my cross strung harp since the strings intersect - it makes my technique feel awkward, do you have any tips?
I wish I could help, but I don’t have experience with harp technique for cross strung harps 😬 Sorry! I’m really glad your passion has rekindled. So exciting!! Sending love 💕
I am researching info for my first harp. I love the sound of the Dusty Strings Cresendo 34. What do you think about the 2 different lever options? Loveland or Camac? Do you have a preference yourself? I know the Camac cost about $200 more; is it worth it?
I don’t have enough experience with the two types of levers to give you a proper opinion on this! I think this would be a good thing to ask on our website community - lots of helpful opinions there! Go to www.learningtheharp.com, you create an account and then post to the activity feed 😃
Thank you Christy-Lyn for taking the time to help out harp players throughout the world! Wonderful tips.
Such a pleasure! We can all use some extra encouragement along the way when we’re learning ☺️💕
Your Thursday RUclips harp videos are delightful and so beneficial. Thank you!
Ah that’s so good to hear, thanks Charlene! 😃😃 Glad to be filming these kinds of videos again.
It's not an easy fix, but it's the right fix! I watched this video about a month ago, and I've been focusing ever since then on making sure I set up my hands in good brackets at the best angle. Just this week I've gone back to my fast pieces, and it's almost like a miracle occurred! Thanks for the encouragement to do the work to get where I want to be.
That's it for me, the placing of the fingers instead of playing one note at a time! Thanks!!!
I was just discovering this for myself last night in my practice (Yes, I have a playable harp now)......You practice the song to get familiar "with the song" so you can anticipate where your fingers need to be set up for in the next musical phrase. It was my first ray of hope, because I've been feeling overwhelmed at ever sounding like......well......you for example. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what it feels like to me. Just a note: I'm still on the easy pieces. My lessons assign me to the use of the 2nd finger.
Yes, that's right! That's awesome you discovered this in your practice 🙌🏼 Keep it up even if it feels tough, your hard work will pay off!
Thank you for this teaching.
Very helpful.
Greeting from Netherland. 😊✍👌👋
Hi from South Africa! 👋🏻😃 Thanks for your comment!
You inspired me to learn the harp! I start my lessons this Friday, no, I’m not an adult but I feel determined to do it! I’m so very excited :)
So great!! How old are you now? Very exciting to be starting lessons 🤩
@@LearningtheHarp I’m still quite young heh ^^” I’m between the ages of 11-12 :DD (I know it will be hard for such a young age, but I feel it will be better to start young and grow in music and life!)
That’s totally fine! Many people learn the harp at that age, and even younger. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it 😃😃 if you want some inspiration on learning to play at a young age, you can look at @harpistkeziah on Instagram and see her teaching her toddler to play harp 😁
@@LearningtheHarp thank you so much! I might check it out later hehe, have a good day or night!
Thank you Christy-Lynn! I just started your course. I’m playing Mahogany Moon, After the Rain, Amazing Grace and Danny boy. I’ll now go back and practice this technique to make them even better. So that when I do play more difficult songs I can be better prepared. Thank you for always reminding us in everything video how to place, sit, relax etc. I personally, need that constant reminder! I also love your bubbly personality! You make learning the harp fun!
I love the enthusiasm in you teaching!
Hehe thanks! 😄 I get very passionate once I start talking about learning harp 😁
You are an inspiration for sure! I would love to get more proficient at the harp but my days are SO full teaching and playing piano and all the stringed instruments. We are also raising our grandson who will be 5 next month.
Someday I would love to collaborate with you!
That’s amazing, sounds like a beautiful home with grandchildren and lots of music! Hard work though, well done ❤️
Wonderful help. Now to practice it! I do like the written reminders you added to your explanation: Fix #1, Fix#2.
All the best with practicing! It really will help 😃😃 Yes my colleague Tia did the video editing and she did such a great job with the graphics, glad you liked it!
Thanks very much, so helpful!
This is so true Christy! Just the other day I was struggling with a part of a song, I noticed that my technique looked like my fingers were landing pointing exactly like 3:45. Once I corrected it, playing that part was soooooooo much easier. So, I’m really trying to keep my technique right and the bracketing right. And I did the same I have gone back to playing more early intermediate, late beginner songs.
Oh wow that’s fantastic! It’s amazing when we see an instant change like that. Keep up with being consistent and it will eventually become automatic 💪🏻💕
Great tips !
Thank you for the helpful tips!
I find that if music is really fast there isn't time to close the fingers all the way into the palm. Isn't this normal? What is the piece that you were playing? It sounds neat.
Yes that’s normal! As long as you have the motion in the right direction, and you are closing when there IS time 👍🏻👍🏻
i really want to buy a harp so bad im contemplating to buy it next month on my card
I would like the music to clocks please!
Great! You can find it at learningtheharp.com/shop 😃
Hi Christy-Lyn! Thank you so much for posting these videos, they've helped rekindle the passion for playing again after a several year hiatus. I'm having a hard time getting my finger placement down for my cross strung harp since the strings intersect - it makes my technique feel awkward, do you have any tips?
I wish I could help, but I don’t have experience with harp technique for cross strung harps 😬 Sorry! I’m really glad your passion has rekindled. So exciting!! Sending love 💕
By reading musical phrases instead of note by note?
Yes and also following the notes up and down and directly playing them on the harp, without “saying” them in your head as you go.
I am researching info for my first harp. I love the sound of the Dusty Strings Cresendo 34. What do you think about the 2 different lever options? Loveland or Camac? Do you have a preference yourself? I know the Camac cost about $200 more; is it worth it?
I don’t have enough experience with the two types of levers to give you a proper opinion on this! I think this would be a good thing to ask on our website community - lots of helpful opinions there! Go to www.learningtheharp.com, you create an account and then post to the activity feed 😃
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