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Alice Giles teaches how to play with a louder sound.

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Elzbieta Szmyt performs and teaches "Concert Etude" from "Graded Recital Series Volume One," by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood.

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Jaymee Haefner teaches how to build beautiful tone production.

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Tristan Le Govic gives an introduction to Breton music and how to learn from his tutorials on Harp Column Academy.

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In this lesson Lynne Aspnes teaches how to sit at the harp for ergonomic playing.

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Lynne Aspnes teaches how to create beautiful harmonics on the harp.

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Deborah Henson-Conant teaches how to create an introduction to "Baroque Flamenco" not found in the printed music.

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Learn how to improvise using the Lydian mode.

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Listen to June Han's performance and learn how to play the first section of "Au Bord du Ruisseau," by Henriette Renié.

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Amanda Whiting teaches how to find your personal sound and begin improvising on a lever or pedal harp.

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Sarah Bullen teaches the cadenza from "Waltz of the Flowers," from "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, to harpist Catherine Litaker.

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In this lesson on how to practice, expert Rachel Lee Hall shows how to put purpose into your practice to achieve results.

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Members of the Dallas Harp Quartet perform and discuss First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy.

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Learn about the harp's role in traditional Irish music.

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Learn Maeve Gilchrist's ostinato exercises for improvisation.

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In this tutorial Cindy shows how to use and understand harmony to spice up your arrangements.

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Learn Kim Robertson's exercises for strengthening one finger.

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Maria Luisa Rayan teaches how to close and play thumbs to get the best sound.

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Learn how to build minor triads and identify the sound between major and minor.

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Isabelle Perrin teaches how to build beautiful tone production.

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Amanda Whiting teaches how to start improvising using the key of C Major.

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Lynne Aspnes discusses the iconic harp and choir work "A Ceremony of Carols," by Benjamin Britten.

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Learn what the 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures mean.

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Learn how to create basic left-hand accompaniment patterns to make your first arrangement.

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Learn basic note values in 4/4 time.

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Learn Bridget Kibbey's tricks for using the metronome to build a steady internal pulse.

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Isabelle Perrin teaches how to play the classic "Petite Berceuse" by Alphonse Hasselmans.

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In this lesson Jaymee discusses how to make a plan to focus on what you want to work on.

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Sunita Staneslow teaches how to play "Angel's Hymn," by Rhett Barnwell.

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In this lesson Cindy introduces how to get started creating your own arrangement using the traditional folk tune "The Water is Wide."

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Sarah Bullen teaches how to play the cadenza from "Swan Lake," by Tchaikovsky to harpist Jordan Thomas.

Alice Giles teaches how to strengthen hands and fingers to play fast.

Rochester Philharmonic principal harp Grace Browning answers questions about practicing and maintaining a positive attitude.

Learn how to play the Double Grace Note, a basic Irish ornament.

Tristan Le Govic performs and teaches the traditional Breton tune "Ton Bale."

Sarah Bullen teaches the cadenza from "Tzigane," by Maurice Ravel, to harpist Jordan Thomas.

Learn Maria Luisa Rayan's tips for articulation.

Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play a two-handed trill.

Learn how to use key signatures to find major and minor intervals.

Alice Giles teaches how to play "A Little Orphan in the Snow," from "Tiny Tales for Beginner Harpists, vol. 1," by Carlos Salzedo.

Jaymee Haefner teaches the technique for playing with a flat left hand, also known as "etoufée."

Learn how to create diminished 7th chords to use in improvisation.

Elzbieta Szmyt performs and teaches "Concert Etude" from "Graded Recital Series Volume One," by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood.

In Part 2 of her introduction to playing by ear, Gráinne teaches how to add the left hand to the Irish tune Níl na Lá.

Learn to play "Magyar Lament" from "The Magic Road," by Nancy Gustavson.

Jaymee Haefner teaches one of the most fundamental harp techniques: how to close your fingers.

Learn to play a basic chromatic scale on the pedal harp.

Nicole Brady teaches how to set up and play a four note scale.

Tristan Le Govic performs and teaches the traditional Breton tune "Toutouig."

In this lesson on how to practice, expert Rachel Lee Hall explains why the metronome is an essential practice tool.

Nicole Brady teaches "Twinkle Variation A" from Suzuki Harp School Vol. 1.

Sarah Bullen teaches the cadenza from "Tzigane," by Maurice Ravel, to harpist Ellie Kirk.

In this lesson on how to practice, expert Rachel Lee Hall explains how to polish a piece with perfection in mind.

In this lesson master teacher Lynne Aspnes teaches how to prepare "Procession" from Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" for harp and choir.

Learn to play the traditional Irish reel "Mountain Lark."

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Sunita Staneslow teaches how to play "Angel's Hymn," by Rhett Barnwell.

Members of the Dallas Harp Quartet perform and discuss Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style, by Carlos Salzedo.

Learn note values in 6/8.

Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play crossovers, an important skill for playing scales on the harp.

Learn to play Kim Robertson's arrangement of the American folk tune "Shenandoah."

Learn to play Park Stickney's original composition "Lever Mania."

Learn to play Maeve's original composition "Ostinato 4 (Yellow Birds)."

In this lesson Cindy shows how to create a simple introduction using her music "Angelica" and "I Wonder as I Wander."

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Sarah Bullen teaches the cadenza from "Waltz of the Flowers," from "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, to harpist Catherine Litaker.

Nicole Brady teaches how to improve tone production at the harp.

Learn the story behind Deborah Henson-Conant's original composition "Baroque Flamenco." Visit DHC's Harp Column Academy studio for more videos on how to play this piece!

Nicole Brady teaches hand position for playing the thumb.

Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play two classic pieces arranged by Sam Milligan.

Nicole Brady teaches the folk song "Lightly Row" from Suzuki Harp School, Vol. 1.

Take Maeve Gilchrist's ostinato exercises to a more advanced level in part 3 of her series.

Isabelle Perrin teaches how and why to play fingers exactly together.

Elzbieta Szmyt performs and teaches "Two Guitars" from Graded Recital Series Volume Four by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood Rollo.

Isabelle Perrin teaches how to play "Gavotte" from Petite Suite Classique, by Marcel Grandjany.

In this course Judy Loman teaches Helen Gerhold how to play "The Moldau," by Smetana/Trneček.

Learn more about playing for Non-Liturgical or Protestant church services.

In this lesson Amanda Whiting shows how to identify chords that are found in the key of C Major, along with how to improvise with those chords.

Lynne Aspnes teaches how to muffle at the harp.

Nicole Brady teaches how to relax and play without tension.

Members of the Dallas Harp Quartet perform and discuss Danses Sacrée and Profane, by Claude Debussy.

In this lesson Amanda Whiting shows the modes that occur in the key of C Major, along with how to use modes for improvisation.

Learn how to play the "treble," a traditional Irish ornament.

Learn to play Kim Robertson's arrangement of "The Kitten," a traditional Irish slip jig.

In this course Judy Loman teaches Abigail Kent how to play the "Fugue" by J.S. Bach, transcribed by Marcel Grandjany.

Learn how to cross over with the second finger for quick descending scales.

In this course Judy Loman teaches Helen Gerhold how to play "The Moldau," by Smetana/Trneček.

In this lesson Kim Robertson teaches how to play her arrangement of the folk tune "Breton Lullaby."

Learn how to create effective ornaments for improvisation and embellishment.

Nicole Brady teaches how to play "Seguidilla" by Carlos Salzedo from Suzuki Harp School, Vol. 2.

Sunita Staneslow teaches how to take your arpeggios to the next level by creating phrases.

Tristan Le Govic performs and teaches the traditional Breton tune "Y A Bien Dix Ans."

Learn how to create minor 7th chords in this introductory video from jazz harpist Park Stickney.

Learn how to use pedal slides to create colors in Part 1 of this series.

Nicole Brady teaches how to play "Little Playmates," from Suzuki Harp School, Vol. 1.

Isabelle Perrin teaches how to create beautiful harmonics.

In this tutorial Cindy shows how to use the melody to create a dramatic ending.

Learn how and why to dampen strings with the left hand.

Listen to June's performance of "Chanson de Mai," by Alphonse Hasselmans, plus her tutorial on the opening section and middle "agitato" section.

Deborah Henson-Conant teaches how to play the tapping effects found in the cadenza section of "Baroque Flamenco."

Learn Lynne Aspnes' tips for articulation.

Learn to create and improvise on the minor pentatonic and blues scales.

Kim Robertson. teaches how to create left-hand patterns using suspensions.

In this lesson Amanda Whiting explains how to understand and play swing rhythm.

Sunita Staneslow teaches how to play her arrangement of the traditional Israeli folk melody "Mi Yitnani Of."

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Isabelle Perrin teaches how to play the classic "Petite Berceuse" by Alphonse Hasselmans.

"Tone and tempo are key to playing more therapeutically," says Sunita Staneslow in this lesson on how to play in a therapeutic style.

Learn Gráinne's technique for playing slides in Irish traditional music.

Elzbieta Szmyt performs and teaches "Processional" from "Graded Recital Series Volume Two," by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood.

Learn Park's technique for understanding and practicing the circle of fifths using his sharp pedal method. (To enjoy this video, you'll need an understanding of key signatures and enharmonics.)

Lynne Aspnes teaches how to play "The Merry Brook," by Frances G. Miller.

Learn how to create a major pentatonic scale for jazz improvisation.

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Learn how to build minor triads and identify the sound between major and minor.

June Han teaches how to interpret the "meno mosso" and ending of Alphonse Hasselmans' "Petite Valse."

Learn how to play along with organ and piano on church hymns.

Learn to play a basic I, IV, V, I chord progression.

Learn to play "Captain O'Kane," a tune by the famous Irish bard Turlough O'Carolan.

Kim Robertson teaches how to create left-hand patterns using suspensions.

Learn June's rhythm exercises for practicing the arpeggios at the end of "Chanson de Mai," by Alphonse Hasselmans.

Learn how to create an etude based on Kim Robertson's "heartbeat" rhythm, combined with small intervals.

Lynne Aspnes teaches how and why to close fingers and hands.

Jaymee Haefner shows how to assess your own playing and be a better teacher for yourself.

Lynn Aspnes teaches how to prepare "In Freezing Winter Night" from "A Ceremony of Carols," by Benjamin Britten.

Kim Robertson teaches how to play and practice small intervals on a lever harp.

Learn the difference between Classical and Celtic hand position in this tutorial on basic posture.

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In this lesson Lynne Aspnes teaches how to sit at the harp for ergonomic playing.

Nicole Brady teaches how to play "Gigue," by Mary Kay Waddington, from Suzuki Harp Book Vol. 1.

Isabelle Perrin teaches how to play basic arpeggios.

Maeve Gilchrist teaches the folk tune "Hospitality of Jane" from her collection "Traditional Tune Arrangements and Original Compositions for the Lever Harp, Book 1."

Elzbieta Szmyt performs and teaches "Two Guitars" from Graded Recital Series Volume Four by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood Rollo.

In this lesson on how to practice, expert Rachel Lee Hall introduces the "Boot Camp" method of slow and loud practice.

Learn to play "Summertime" from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, part 2

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Cindy Horstman

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Maeve Gilchrist

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Gráinne Hambly

Celtic technique and Irish folk repertoire

Edie Elkan

Elizabeth Hainen

Orchestral excerpts and solos

Tristan Le Govic

Traditional music of Brittany

Katherine Siochi

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Amanda Whiting

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Rachel O’Brien

How to Practice

Nicole Brady

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Grace Browning

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Sacred Music and Arranging

Deborah Henson-Conant

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June Han

Classical technique • French repertoire

Isabelle Perrin

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Steve Moss

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Park Stickney

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Jaymee Haefner

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Emily Levin

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Anneleen Lenaerts

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Cheryl Losey Feder

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Elzbieta Szmyt

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Sarah Bullen

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Sivan Magen

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Felice Pomeranz

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Maria Luisa Rayan

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Sunita Staneslow

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Alice Giles

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Amanda Whiting

“What’s your sound? Have you ever just sat there and played some chords you really like? Let’s be free and find our sound.”

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Felice Pomeranz

“Everyone has something valuable and unique to offer. I sincerely hope you will enjoy exploring improvised music and have fun and joy in the process.”

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