Harp's Delight Blog

Trebs22

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:29:53 GMT

Gathering solid information about everything to do with the harp, before buying and learning :

As long as you persevere, you can do any thing you set your heart to

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:50:52 GMT

Somtimes I get a little bit frustrated, ok maybe a lot, but I just keep going. What I do is practice all the songs that I know three times each.

Harp Fun

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:47:04 GMT

I've found lots of resources for harp fun: quotes, jokes, music games, and harp clip art.

Harp-Playing Tips

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:23:20 GMT

Techniques and harp-playing tips for Celtic harpists at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Practicing, performing, improvising, music theory, arranging and composing music.

Music Arranging: Advanced Techniques

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:23:17 GMT

Want to learn more about music arranging for celtic harp? How to you go beyond simple left hand patterns? What about the right hand?

How to Learn Rhythm, the Heartbeat of Music

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:13:16 GMT

Use thesetips & tricks to learn rhythm, the element that makes your harp music flow.

sanmarcosphil

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:36:19 GMT

I am a new 1st semester theory student at Palomar College. In addition to the comments above, we 3 in the beginner harp circle agree that the theoretical

Making mistakes and people knowing about them

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:35:33 GMT

If anyone does ever query the mistake you made or say that the piece you played doesnt sound like it should, one easy, all-round answer for this is to

marking passages

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:27:36 GMT

I like the idea of using coloring pencils for repetitive chords in the bass!! or even using it for some repetitive passages!

Marie B.

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:49:17 GMT

I have been playing harp for about 7 years. Mostly I am self taught. I use fake books a lot, and I play by ear. I can also read music, because I took

Music Arranging

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:34:09 GMT

Use these simple music arranging steps to create an easy arrangement from any tune.

Lead Sheet Basics

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:33:25 GMT

Use this lead sheet primer to figure out what to play with your left hand while playing from a lead sheet or fake book.

Baroque to Romantic

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:06:16 GMT

Marcia Dickstein, arranger Site below has other selection by Dickstein as well as by some other composer/arrangers http://www.fatrockink.com/sheet-music-downloads.htm

Digital Sheet Music for Harp

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:18:33 GMT

Where to find digital sheet music especially for harp to download and print

Hand Exercises for Celtic and Pedal Harpists

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:37:04 GMT

Use these Hand Exercises to help you keep your Harp-Hands in top performance

Learning Styles and Learning Music

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:17:46 GMT

Find out how to use learning styles to help you learn music and harp techniques.

Online Harp Lessons Via Skype

Sun, 30 May 2010 18:25:53 GMT

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

Harp Practice Techniques

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:40:25 GMT

Getting your piece from stuck to flowing, a step by step guide to the best harp practice techniques.

Music Improvisation

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:06:20 GMT

Tips and techniques for music improvisation on a Celtic harp.

Free Sheet Music for Celtic Harp

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:34:24 GMT

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

Read My Reviews on TeachStreet

Mon, 18 May 2009 17:23:53 GMT

If you're considering harp lessons, via Skype or in my San Diego studio, you can now read what other students have to say about their lessons on TeachStreet

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Skype Harp Lessons: Technical Details

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:38:07 GMT

This page will give you all the details you need to set up your computer for taking Skype harp lessons.

Listen to Samples of Lumina Celtic Harp & Flute Duo

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:34:07 GMT

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?

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:19:14 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:00:54 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:47:31 GMT

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!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:50 GMT

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.

Have You Been Reading Notes from the Harp?

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:49:30 GMT

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

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:14:24 GMT

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

Mon, 07 May 2007 23:14:56 GMT

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

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:41:28 GMT

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!

Website Magic

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:05:51 GMT

I found help to work some website magic and a way to use my talents, serve my clients and build my business. You can, too!

Celtic Harps: Discover Even More Magic

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:20:41 GMT

Want to know more about Celtic harps and how to play them? Here's a unique free ezine of playing tips, music sources, ideas for improvising, practice hints and news from My Harp's Delight.

Free Christmas Sheet Music

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:14:10 GMT

The best sources of free Christmas sheet music for those who play the Celtic harp or other instruments.

Music Theory for the Celtic Harp: Tips and Resources

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:08:08 GMT

This is your hub for Music Theory that applies to the Celtic harp. Tunings, keys, modes, chords, circle of fifths, rhythm--everything you need to understand making music on the Celtic harp.

Celtic Harp Sheet Music

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:55:49 GMT

Celtic harp sheet music. What's on your music stand? Find new ideas, reviews, and repertoire suggestions here.

New Look and Updated Pages

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:21:55 GMT

I hope you like the new look! Besides changing the site cosmetically, I've been busying updating the pages. There are new tips for performing . . . check them out! I'd love feedback on any part of the site; just use the Contact Us button.

Find Free Celtic Tunes!

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:55:36 GMT

Find out where to find a treasure trove of free Celtic tunes, and turn them into readable sheet music.

Harp Quotations from Great Literature

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 23:55:36 GMT

Who said, "Harp not on that string, madam, that is past"? Who stood on the "peaky mountain" with her harp and sword? Find out with this collection of wonderful quotations about the harp.