Thank you so much for a fantastic explenation! I'm just elarning to use the harp, and I'm doing it by myself, so I've been looking around for how to use the finger on the strings, and now it all came to me as lightning from clear sky, or your video of course :) Thank you so much!
I'm considering lessons, so I've been looking up videos. Eleri is by far the most effective I have seen. She has great examples and explanations. I like to have an idea of what to do before I take lessons, and this will give me such a good base to work on.
I love your videos. I want to try and start playing the harp now. I have no idea where to begin, what harp to buy, I was thinking of a Celtic harp. Don't know what it would be called. Any advise?
I think this video is essential for everyone interested in playing the harp.
After having seen so many harp players with tensed or stiff and hook-like fingers both on YouTube and in person, I am so happy to see a good explanation on proper and healthy technique. And it's fun to watch, too.
Hello, I've been self-learning harp for 3 months. I have come to a piece that I dont understand how I should play it. When playing staccato , how should I pluck the string and will had the effect like jumping sound? i find i cant make the note short enough and it sound like echo all the way.
Hello, thank you for your comment -which hand are you having problems with? Right hand staccato, place your index finger horizontally so that when the play the following string your forefinger has 'damped' the previous string. Left hand - it's a fast version of 'etouffe'...! Hope that helps, let me know how you get on - Eleri
Many grateful thanks for all your comments, very pleased that Eleri's explanation has proved helpful! Although as margaretsneddon points out, it is always a wise idea to have a harp tutor watch you in person to advise, correct and enthuse!
An aspiring harp student found this video on YouTube and asked me to comment. I'm thrilled to know about it! It's a very clear explanation of good basic hand position - so important to master right from the start! My teacher studied with Marcel Grandjany and I feel sure she would also approve. That said, it's very important, if at all possible, to have a live teacher observe and critique a student's technique to make sure that everything is being done correctly.
Dear Silverlake777, thank you for your question! A Welsh harp is also commonly known as a 'Triple Harp'. The Celtic harp also belongs to Wales, Ireland and Scotland - the Celtic Nations. Celtic Harps can also be called 'Lever Harps' due to the semi-tone mechanism that allows key change. The Triple harp is a chromactic harp and thus does not need levers to change key. Hope this answers your question, and thank you again for your interest in Telynau Teifi.
Dear Silverlake777, thank you for your question! A Welsh harp is also commonly known as a 'Triple Harp'. The Celtic harp also belongs to Wales, Ireland and Scotland - the Celtic Nations. Celtic Harps can also be called 'Lever Harps' due to the semi-tone mechanism that allows key change. The Triple harp is a chromactic harp and thus does not need levers to change key. Hope this answers your question, and thank you again for your interest in Telynau Teifi.
great techniques (:
you´re brilliant !!
we are glad to see you on our HANG & HARP channel:
ciferencesymphony
thanx CIFERENCE-SYMPHONY
ciferencesymphony 4 months ago
Thank you so much for a fantastic explenation! I'm just elarning to use the harp, and I'm doing it by myself, so I've been looking around for how to use the finger on the strings, and now it all came to me as lightning from clear sky, or your video of course :) Thank you so much!
ostepopp16 4 months ago
i don't have long arms does that matter?
mi805 6 months ago
Wow, completely different than the Salzedo technique that I've been taught. Two schools of thought I suppose.
harpnotes 1 year ago
thank you :)
ororzzz 1 year ago
What a wonderful set of videos! I enjoy watching this just to get myself excited to practice my harp :)
effekt59 1 year ago
I'm considering lessons, so I've been looking up videos. Eleri is by far the most effective I have seen. She has great examples and explanations. I like to have an idea of what to do before I take lessons, and this will give me such a good base to work on.
Rainhylda 1 year ago
Aww wow, you are really fantastic teacher! xx
TiffanysRoses 1 year ago
Hi, Eleri, love your video! You're from the North, right?
highlandlaura 2 years ago
I love your videos. I want to try and start playing the harp now. I have no idea where to begin, what harp to buy, I was thinking of a Celtic harp. Don't know what it would be called. Any advise?
gotmaria 2 years ago
Thank you for your posting; it is simple and yet very informative. Loved the explanation of holding a delicate bird in your hands.
Thanks again!
The Rogue Perfumer, Maui, Hawaii
ParagonPerfumes 2 years ago
I think this video is essential for everyone interested in playing the harp.
After having seen so many harp players with tensed or stiff and hook-like fingers both on YouTube and in person, I am so happy to see a good explanation on proper and healthy technique. And it's fun to watch, too.
Diolch, Eleri!
sonof444 2 years ago
Hello, I've been self-learning harp for 3 months. I have come to a piece that I dont understand how I should play it. When playing staccato , how should I pluck the string and will had the effect like jumping sound? i find i cant make the note short enough and it sound like echo all the way.
morokifu 2 years ago
Hello, thank you for your comment -which hand are you having problems with? Right hand staccato, place your index finger horizontally so that when the play the following string your forefinger has 'damped' the previous string. Left hand - it's a fast version of 'etouffe'...! Hope that helps, let me know how you get on - Eleri
TelynauTeifi 2 years ago
Very nicely done. I particularly like the demo with the pen, etc. Lovely and really useful. Thank you!
MarkHarmer 2 years ago
very informative and useful, thankyou very much
jchevlen 2 years ago
Many grateful thanks for all your comments, very pleased that Eleri's explanation has proved helpful! Although as margaretsneddon points out, it is always a wise idea to have a harp tutor watch you in person to advise, correct and enthuse!
TelynauTeifi 3 years ago
That's a really good explanation, wish I'd had it before I started playing! Look forward to seeing more of your vids.
MegMerrilies 3 years ago
An aspiring harp student found this video on YouTube and asked me to comment. I'm thrilled to know about it! It's a very clear explanation of good basic hand position - so important to master right from the start! My teacher studied with Marcel Grandjany and I feel sure she would also approve. That said, it's very important, if at all possible, to have a live teacher observe and critique a student's technique to make sure that everything is being done correctly.
margaretsneddon 3 years ago
that has to be the most beautiful hand position explaination i have come across yet.i have subscribed ;D
zebell33 3 years ago
Dear Silverlake777, thank you for your question! A Welsh harp is also commonly known as a 'Triple Harp'. The Celtic harp also belongs to Wales, Ireland and Scotland - the Celtic Nations. Celtic Harps can also be called 'Lever Harps' due to the semi-tone mechanism that allows key change. The Triple harp is a chromactic harp and thus does not need levers to change key. Hope this answers your question, and thank you again for your interest in Telynau Teifi.
TelynauTeifi 3 years ago
Dear Silverlake777, thank you for your question! A Welsh harp is also commonly known as a 'Triple Harp'. The Celtic harp also belongs to Wales, Ireland and Scotland - the Celtic Nations. Celtic Harps can also be called 'Lever Harps' due to the semi-tone mechanism that allows key change. The Triple harp is a chromactic harp and thus does not need levers to change key. Hope this answers your question, and thank you again for your interest in Telynau Teifi.
TelynauTeifi 3 years ago