Harp's Delight Blog

Welcome to the Harp's Delight blog! Here I will tell you about what's just been added to the site, as well as fill you in on the latest news in the magical world of the Celtic harp.

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Listen to Samples of Lumina Celtic Harp & Flute Duo

Due to popular demand, we now have an mp3 player chock full of sound clips! You can hear Lumina Celtic Harp and Flute Duo playing many of our favorite selections. Happy listening!

Do You Want to Build Your Own Website?

I never thought I could build a website, but here it is! Do you want to know how I did it? Read the story here.

Are you reading Notes from the Harp? New Issue Out Today

In this issue, I talked about the adventures of online harp lessons via Skype and provide lots of ideas for improvising with the blues. Don't miss it!

Harp Teacher: About Me

My journey to becoming a harp teacher with a website, and why anyone can be a musician.

Take the Harpist Survey and Get a Free eBook!

I want to know about your experience with the harp, and what you'd like to see on the site. I'm offering you an eBook, The Very Least You Should Know about Music Theory: A Reference for Lever Harpists, just for answering a few questions. Follow the link to get started.

Online Harp Lessons Via Skype

Take online harp lessons from your own living room anywhere in the world via free Skype software!

Free Sheet Music for Celtic Harp

Here are the best sites for free sheet music suitable for the Celtic harp, including Celtic music, classical music, Christmas music and contemporary originals.

Have You Been Reading Notes from the Harp?

If you want tips on everything from improvising to playing without tension, you won't want to miss the latest issue of Notes from the Harp! If you have a questions you'd like me to cover in a future issue, please use the Contact page to let me know.

Another new issue of Notes from the Harp

If you struggle with perfectionism in your harp practice, you'll want to read the latest issue of Notes from the Harp. There are also tips to help reduce buzzing and a spacy improvisation starter. Check it out, and avoid missing any more issues by subscribing now.

Notes from the Harp--Issue #2 is Out

Are you stuck on a practicing plateau? If so, you'll want to read the May issue of Notes from the Harp. In it, you'll find a slew of things you can do to take your playing to the next level, many of them without even practicing! Tips, an improvisation starter and resources round out the issue.

Notes from the Harp--Free Ezine Debut

Click on the link to add your email address to the list to receive the first issue of Notes from the Harp. This issue's theme is The Joys of Being an Adult Beginner. The issue also includes Tips to Be the Best Harper You Can Be at Any Level, the Technique Tip of the Month, the Improvisation Starter of the Month, and Resources for Playing by Ear. It will go out on April 5, so sign up today!