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How to Play the Harp

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Learn how to play essential harmonics on the harp and basic tuning and mechanics necessary for beginners, including demonstrations of string changing, tuning and harmonics for harp novices with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video series.

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Summary: The oldest records of harps and harp playing date back to Mesopotamia, though there are many harp-like instruments recognized across history. They lyre, known primarily in the Bible, is another stringed instrument which is identified by having its strings parallel to its soundboard like the harp. Harp playing is a delicate and difficult venture, requiring use of all fingers except for the pinky, which is generally considered too small to reach the strings effectively.

In this video clip series, our expert will introduce you to the harp, demonstrate basic mechanics and parts of the instrument, as well as share information on harp maintenance such as string changing and tuning.

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Expert: Jesse Sparhawk is a multi-instrumentalist and composer specializing in harp (not harmonica), guitar, electric bass, and mandolin, while dipping his toes into anything with keys, strings, or skins. He has toured nationally and internationally as accompanist and band member with Greg Weeks (of Espers), Timesbold, Marissa Nadler, Fern Knight, and as a solo artist. The Imaginational Anthem Volume 2 compilation featuring his original acoustic guitar composition "Light Cycle / Tetrahedra" was released June 6, 2006 on Tompkins Square Records.

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