New! Share what you know! Submit your own harp tips & suggestions. It's easy; just scroll to the bottom of the page and use the handy form. I'll let you know when your tip has been approved and gone "live" on the site. You can also comment on the tips that others have left. If you are brand new to the harp, you'll want to learn about tuning. It's no fun to play an instrument that sounds awful! If you've never tuned a harp before, here are some wonderful Tuning Instructions from Thormahlen Harps (link opens in a new window). Also, before you start, check your Harp Posture. It's crucial! General Harp Technique These harp-playing tips will help you with everything from harp basics to advanced techniques, from how to practice to methods to cope with performance anxiety. Celtic Harp 101, online lessons for the absolute beginner Stretches for Celtic Harpists New! Harp Hand Exercises Harpist Cynthy Johnson shares her journey to pain-free playing and the hand exercises that allowed her to continue to play the harp! Celtic Harp Practice Tips How to structure your practice, plus a few special tips for easier learning. New! Harp Practice Techniques Learn that new piece the right way, the first time--you'll learn how with these special techniques. Just MARK, CLAP, GHOST, work your PRACTICE SPOTS, and PLAY! New! Learn Rhythm Tips and Tricks to help you conquer the most important element of music. Special Effects on the Harp Performance Tips for Harpists Celtic Harps: Their Care & Feeding Buying a Harp Music Theory Music Theory Tips & Resources Celtic Harp Tunings Improvising, Arranging and Composing Playing from a Lead Sheet: Basics & Pattern Ideas Music Arranging: 5 Simple Steps New! Music Arranging: Advanced Techniques to Take Your Arrangements to the Next Level Music Improvisation for Celtic Harp Want to keep up with what's new at My Harp's Delight? Subscribe to the free ezine, Have A Great Harp Tip or Suggestion?Do you have a great harp tip or suggestion? Share it! Ask a question about Harp Playing Tips |
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