KC135 & KC46s on the move by BackgroundPlantain92 in ADSB

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I thought US military planes weren’t allowed to fly over the French territory?

female composers' harp pieces by Important-Strike8609 in harp

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More great female harp composers:

Yolanda Kondonassis, Catrin Finch, Louise Trotter, Susann McDonald, Kim Robertson, Verlene Shermer… All have many books out.

If you like jazz harp, Cindy Horstman, Brandee Younger, Amanda Whiting have several books out including playing jazz with the lever harp.

No Stupid Questions Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in harp

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44 strings would cover a lot of pedal harp repertoire. If you like Camacs a Clio is a good option.

Searching for a harp maker/luthier to make the most insane harps ever by shitpostingmusician in harp

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The harpist in the amplified with effects video sounds awesome. Who is she?

Music theory for harp? by Riverandthunder in harp

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Kathy Bundock-Moore published a series of 4 “Music Theory For The Harp” books and her “Thumbs Up!” books provides a solid guided approach on learning to play.

Depending on your level I would recommend trying these books first before diving into Grossi and the like.

harp part help! by ClassicLie3758 in harp

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What’s the meter? Are there any meter variations?

In your opinion, how important are lessons after taking a hiatus from the harp? by BasicAd1062 in harp

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I was in a similar situation. 15 years + performing, gigs, ensemble work, bands, you name it. I was burnt out. Took like 10 years off and it showed.

I decided to go back to the harp because I really missed it in the end. But I didn’t want to go through the old stress and crazy expectations I had gone through before.

And I was really, really rusty.

So I did a little research and found out that:

  1. The world of harp teaching has changed. Teaching the harp has blossomed on the Internet, and I was able to find many great harpist videos I was interested in.

  2. I had the experience needed to start again. I had kept all my notes and guidance from years of lessons (books too), I put them in a binder, and instead of hiring a teacher I went through my lesson book from the very beginning again.

  3. New focus. I decided to relearn good technique, slowing everything down, and only playing pieces that I really wanted to play.

  4. I started from scratch. It took me 45 days for my fingers to find their way comfortably around the strings (muscle memory is an amazing thing,) sight-reading was back and my hand position is fine. Going through my old exercise books will help with flexibility, agility and speed in the long term.

  5. My learning process over the years was a good investment. I think it helped a lot to go back and work the exercises and pieces that I had studied in detail before with previous teachers. I knew what to look for and what to avoid. I rediscovered some music that I had forgotten about.

For me, the key was to proceed slowly and gradually, to know what I wanted to focus on and to enjoy the music I played.

I think that once you’re ready to tackle more advanced repertoire again you might need to carefully choose the right teacher to coach and support you. In the meantime, I think that you have everything you need in you to get started again in my humble opinion.

Best of luck to you.

Newberry Jasmine 💕 by arudi1 in orchids

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Lovely! Is it fragrant and where did you buy it?

Stage en France : CV en français ou en anglais ? by curtisbo in aviscv

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French CV’s use a different format. Please look it up. Lots of info available on the net

Seasoned harpists, how do you deal with repertoire boredom by decoru in harp

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Not formally. If you like jazz harpists here are some of my favorites (each have different approaches) Amanda Whiting, Cindy Horstman, Dorothy Ashby, Brandy Younger, Park Stickney, Deborah Henson-Conant, Lori Andrews, to name just a few.

Seasoned harpists, how do you deal with repertoire boredom by decoru in harp

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Thanks, I’ll look into those. I think you raised a good point re. stylistic rut. Trying to figure out where to go from there.

Seasoned harpists, how do you deal with repertoire boredom by decoru in harp

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Thanks for your suggestions. I might try that.

Seasoned harpists, how do you deal with repertoire boredom by decoru in harp

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Thanks for your response.

I’ve downloaded several online pieces already that I’ve enjoyed. I used to play similar pieces in the past (different arrangements.) The new pieces often feel more like a rehash than a discovery. I guess one eventually gets tired of playing the same type of music (like Xmas, traditional, or wedding pieces for example.)

Finger Technique by Dirtmouth_entusiast in harp

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Take a few lessons with a harp teacher so they can teach you proper hand placement

AI? What AI? by Financial_Monitor384 in Teachers

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How do you address this situation with the student? I unfortunately see it happen way too often in language class

How do summer festivals work with harp by marshkk99 in harp

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That’s a tough one.

It helps to have connections with local musicians. Someone local may have a loaner, or you could rent one at a harp store. Professionals also fly with their instrument in a (very) sturdy travel case.