I've decided to start a blog where I'll give a video lesson each month teaching a tune.
In my travels around the world teaching and performing I'm struck by just how many people don't have any access to a teacher on a regular basis. This blog aims to help cater for those people who need some inspiration/new tunes/tips on technique etc.
My plan is to post an instructional video each month, teaching you a tune by breaking it down into its component phrases, and then putting it all together again. You'll improve your ability to learn by ear, and expand your repertoire at the same time!
Did see it - very nice. I'm going to try it out today with the harp - but I like the way you do this with the loud and then just sketching in the notes for people to play along with. I was doing some writing with my 5-year-old this morning where you do those letters outlined with dots that the child can fill in, and that reminded me of that process with the music.
I've done a few things on youtube and am constantly nagged to provide sheet music (even though I personally would like people to do their own arrangements rather than follow mine) but nice to see you've got the sheet music thing cracked already. Very organised!
New free resource for harp players
New free resource for harp players
I've decided to start a blog where I'll give a video lesson each month teaching a tune.
In my travels around the world teaching and performing I'm struck by just how many people don't have any access to a teacher on a regular basis. This blog aims to help cater for those people who need some inspiration/new tunes/tips on technique etc.
My plan is to post an instructional video each month, teaching you a tune by breaking it down into its component phrases, and then putting it all together again. You'll improve your ability to learn by ear, and expand your repertoire at the same time!
Enjoy!!
http://celticharptuneofthemonth.blogspot.com/
# Posted on September 7th 2010 by limericklassie
Re: New free resource for harp players
That's brilliant -- thanks.
# Posted on September 7th 2010 by gam
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What a lovely idea, I've passed the link on to a couple of harper friends. Thank you on their behalf.
# Posted on September 7th 2010 by All Moldy
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Passed this on to a harp learner I know. What a great idea. Well done to you. Keep up the good work.
# Posted on September 7th 2010 by tradshark
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And here I was expecting tunes on the harmonica...
# Posted on September 8th 2010 by Jon Kiparsky
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Passed it on. Keep up the good work.
# Posted on September 8th 2010 by Janek
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Did see it - very nice. I'm going to try it out today with the harp - but I like the way you do this with the loud and then just sketching in the notes for people to play along with. I was doing some writing with my 5-year-old this morning where you do those letters outlined with dots that the child can fill in, and that reminded me of that process with the music.
I've done a few things on youtube and am constantly nagged to provide sheet music (even though I personally would like people to do their own arrangements rather than follow mine) but nice to see you've got the sheet music thing cracked already. Very organised!
Thanks again for posting.
# Posted on September 10th 2010 by Mark Harmer
Excellent! Thank you. I am one of those who does not have access to a teacher, so I appreciate what you are doing very much.
# Posted on September 12th 2010 by raincross_whistler
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Here's this months lesson!
Hope you enjoy it!
http://celticharptuneofthemonth.blogspot.com/
# Posted on October 22nd 2010 by limericklassie