I discovered a harp at home and developed a sudden interest on harp music, I really don't know how to play but I would love to play one of my favorites which is "Greensleves" or "Cannon" is there a way you can teach me somehow, like telling which are the steps for strings in each melody? my harp is really small, it has 15 strings.
I am self-taught so I'm not so good in teaching others by tecniqes
it helped me to know how to play the keyboard before, since it's quite the same.. At first I looked at some Youtube movies but they didn't do much and one time I went to another harpist so she'll teach me and she gave me a nice book about the whole harp world.. But I've found out I like my own special way better..
Maybe you've noticed how I don't hold my right hand as the other harpists do.. I usee my fingers differently.. The one who gave me the inspiration was Harpo Marx from the Marx Brothers- yes! since I read he also tuaght himself in his own way.. You can see how well & specially he plays in his movies.. My bottom line is- Practice Practice Practice! That's the only way to get better in my opinion.. and maybe I should do it as well.. Thanks for commenting and Lots of Love! Gil :-)
@LoveBeing53 Indeed you are right, I've been practicing and managed to get the first notes of greensleves, I will continue practicing. Thank you for replying to my comment. Greetings!!
Yes I teach myself.. i tried to go to go to a teacher one time after months I already played by myself, but I felt that it's not my style.. and that I rather play from my heart and soul naturally, and not the "right" way.. when I feel awkward and uncomfortable.. :-)
soon I'm planning to make movies of myself talking about spirituality..
I discovered a harp at home and developed a sudden interest on harp music, I really don't know how to play but I would love to play one of my favorites which is "Greensleves" or "Cannon" is there a way you can teach me somehow, like telling which are the steps for strings in each melody? my harp is really small, it has 15 strings.
Kalvin40 2 months ago
@Kalvin40 hi dear Kalvin :-)
I am self-taught so I'm not so good in teaching others by tecniqes
it helped me to know how to play the keyboard before, since it's quite the same.. At first I looked at some Youtube movies but they didn't do much and one time I went to another harpist so she'll teach me and she gave me a nice book about the whole harp world.. But I've found out I like my own special way better..
LoveBeing53 2 months ago
Part2 @Kalvin40
Maybe you've noticed how I don't hold my right hand as the other harpists do.. I usee my fingers differently.. The one who gave me the inspiration was Harpo Marx from the Marx Brothers- yes! since I read he also tuaght himself in his own way.. You can see how well & specially he plays in his movies.. My bottom line is- Practice Practice Practice! That's the only way to get better in my opinion.. and maybe I should do it as well.. Thanks for commenting and Lots of Love! Gil :-)
LoveBeing53 2 months ago
@LoveBeing53 Indeed you are right, I've been practicing and managed to get the first notes of greensleves, I will continue practicing. Thank you for replying to my comment. Greetings!!
Kalvin40 2 months ago
Is this a dobble strunged harp?? :)
CathrineRJ 3 months ago
@CathrineRJ
No.. just a simpe harp... :)
LoveBeing53 3 months ago
nice!
mikobrin 1 year ago
@mikobrin Thank you friend!
(You might like to read the other comments i just wrote..)
Love,
Gil :-)
LoveBeing53 1 year ago
Hi Gil, I came across your videos while looking for postings with the Harpsicle. (thinking about getting one myself).
I really enjoy your playing, which I find very soothing. (I find it very difficult to play with the camera going.) Happy harping!
jennynettles 2 years ago
@jennynettles Thank you very much! :-)
I'll try to make new movies with better quality soon..
It's very hard to hear the harp in this movie.. and not in great sound..
I really hope for you you'll give yourself this wonderful gift of a small harp!
Lots of Love!
come again soon..
Gil :-)
LoveBeing53 1 year ago
"I play better than that.. But on camera it's different.."
LOL.. totally agree!!
I saw your comment on other video, and I just realized you just started to learn how to play harp by yourself, awesome!!!
nice try!!! :)
-Chloe
chloewahaha 2 years ago
@chloewahaha Thank you very much! :-)
Yes I teach myself.. i tried to go to go to a teacher one time after months I already played by myself, but I felt that it's not my style.. and that I rather play from my heart and soul naturally, and not the "right" way.. when I feel awkward and uncomfortable.. :-)
soon I'm planning to make movies of myself talking about spirituality..
I might be better in that- or less! ha ha! :-)
Lots of love!
Gil :-)
LoveBeing53 1 year ago