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Learn to Play Harp: Lessons For Beginners

Offered By: Skillshare

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Music Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn to Play Harp is a place where you may learn to play the harp. This is my first online class, and I'm very happy to share what I've been teaching students for years with you. These lessons are short and sweet, and you'll be playing tunes in no time.

Topics include:

How to sit at the harp, tune the harp, play with your second and third fingers, and play a scale
Please feel free to ask any queries you may have.

This class is intended for the following individuals:

  • Beginners using a lap harp, a lever harp, or a pedal harp
  • Harpists who want to brush up on their skills 

Syllabus

  • Introudaction
  • Level 1 Play C D E
  • A Minor Triad (A C E)
  • Level 2 D E F
  • Level 3 A B C
  • Buy or rent a harp
  • Learn about the types of harps
  • Holding the Harp
  • Experiment with a less common harp
  • Choose a pedal harp for classical music
  • Go for a lever harp if you don’t want to play classical music
  • Determine the type of music you are most interested in playing

Taught by

Anne Scote

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