Skye Boat Song

A lovely Scottish air played on an autoharp set up in the key of C.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• autoharp
• harp
• music
• Jo
• Ann
• Smith
• Skye
• Boat
• Song

[gt350kr]

Beautiful the way Skye Boat Song sounds on your autoharp! I play this on the bagpipes and it doesn't sound as good as you make it sound. I have heard the song "You left me just when i needed you most" and wanted to know if that was a autuharp i hear in it or a dulcymer.

[autoharpist]

@gt350kr Not sure about the setup or if it was amplified, but yes, it's an autoharp.

[ionadana]

Dear JoAnn, I have GDA 'harp. would you kindly tell me the chords I should use for this lovely song that you play so beautifully. Thanks kindly for any help you can give me,

David.

[autoharpist]

@ionadana Hi, David. You can definitely play this song on your GDA -- it sounds great in the key of D. Even though you probably don't have the exact chords I use, the standard major, 7th and minors you have on your 'harp will work just fine. Try this sequence: D D Em A D G D D D D Em A D G D D Bm Bm Em Em Bm G Bm Bm D D Em A Bm Bm G A. Strum the chords once for each count of 3. This gives you the basic chord progression of the tune.

[ChristinaEleanor]

JoAnn, thank you so very much for posting this song...your autoharp sounds very beautiful...tell me, does the choice of the wood make a difference & do the hand crafted one make a difference in playing...it seems so as I listen to different postings. Thanks! Donna

[autoharpist]

The type of woods used in the construction of the autoharp do indeed affect overall tone, but what I think you're hearing is differences in tuning. Most autoharps are chromatic, i.e. they have all 12 notes of the scale. On the other hand, I have my autoharps tuned to one single key each, so the scale is limited to just 7 notes on each one. See the video I posted entitled "Chromatic vs. Diatonic" which explains the differences between the two and how the different tunings affect sound.

[jeffro1234567891]

very nice and soothing.

[estellesuarez27]

i loved it! i am looking to start playing the autoharp. what is a good resource for lessons?

[EvaBrick8]

That was beautiful... thank you. :)

[muzeinview08]

I love the way you balance out the melody and harmonies. Beautiful expression and pace. i am inspired and ready to learn this instrument!

[tabietaful]

nice performance and your smile make me happy!

[ExelHuruhi06]

wooow thats awsome !!! i really like the sound of the harp !

[telecasteredtodeath]

sexy.. i think you and your harp are hot!

[gt350kr]

Beautiful the way Skye Boat Song sounds on your autoharp! I play this on the bagpipes and it doesn't sound as good as you make it sound. I have heard the song "You left me just when i needed you most" and wanted to know if that was a autuharp i hear in it or a dulcymer.