Harp Lesson | OCEAN STONES | Anne Crosby Gaudet

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

I hope it was helpful to break down that 1-5-8-9-10 pattern for your left hand. It's so dreamy when that pattern feels fluent and gentle, but it's no fun if you are falling off the strings. Now head over to the partner video and you can hear the small harp version, which I recorded at my favorite beach in Nova Scotia. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gou7onisfa2UeNE

[@bonniesteinmetz7869]

I am so very impressed with the way you teach . Simple, slow, encouraging, and most of all beautiful arrangements. I can't thank you enough with sharing your arrangements with us and then helping all of us play them! Blessings from Ohio

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment! Made my day!

[@RichardSmith-sw4bq]

Thanks so much for providing this lesson. It was beautifully explained and arranged. Your thoughtful attention to details and carefully describing each movement is so helpful! I thought the highlighted note names and numbers on the strings was a nice addition! Sometimes in instructional videos it is difficult, especially for a beginner, to discern what string is being played. Your musical creation, Ocean Stones is another beautiful piece.. As our world groans through so many challenges, I am so grateful for the incredible beauty that continues to flow through your creative imagination. Thank you for being such an amazing gift to the harp community!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Hi Richard! Thank you so much for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the little details in the video like note names and numbers (I find it fun to figure out how to do these things!) Such a lovely comment about my music, I appreciate the support!

[@harpv4888]

Thanks Anne! What a wonderfully made, clearly taught, well-edited tutorial of your pretty song! Superimposing the note names over the location of the strings to be played was a fantastic idea which saves eyestrain and guesswork, helping viewers to keep up with the lesson instead of squinting and fumbling around. I would LOVE to see a "The Making of My Videos" video or series of videos showing how you do everything from filming and splicing to technical editing tricks like superimposing note names. It is a whole different set of skills than music-making, and you are so skillful at it it!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you so much for noticing the little details! I do every aspect of these projects by myself... composing, notation, layout, web design and graphics, recording, filming, editing. One small project can easily take 20 hours of work. It would likely be quite shocking to see everything that needs to happen from start to finish. Thanks for taking the time to write a thoughtful comment!

[@kathauch7372]

Thank you so much Anne. Such clear and concise instruction. You break it down so well. I love how you use the patterns. Your composition is just delightful, thank you again for sharing your expertise ❤🙋🏼‍♀️🎶

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you so much, Kath! I appreciate the kind comments!

[@silviazeumerova2047]

This was awesome! Many thanks for this peaceful lesson ❤️ now I know what I will be working on! Oh, new fresh ocean breeze came to my melody-thoughts... Thank you, Anne! 🙏

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed the lesson!

[@christinatodd3912]

This is so helpful. Thank you Anne 💛

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

You’re welcome Christina, I’m glad it was helpful.

[@debw2635]

what a beautiful beach, so peaceful, Thank you Anne for the lesson, I can practice that now also, love your new composition.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Wonderful, I'm so glad the lesson was helpful and that you like the new music! Thanks!

[@SusanCarolHarpSinger]

This is a wonderful lesson, & thank you for the “hands-on” practical work. Great preparation to apply to the piece, which I’ve bought.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Many thanks, Susan!

[@trb10]

I love the 1-5-8-9-10 pattern, I used it when I'm playing around with "My heart will go on"

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Yes, that's an excellent choice for that piece.

[@Meltiqueful]

Very helpful lesson and beautiful song, Anne! You must live in a pretty place too!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thanks Amelia! Yes, Nova Scotia is beautiful all year round.

[@janedoe4988]

Thank you for the tutorial. This lesson clearly explains techniques I've not been exposed to yet.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Hope you have fun with the new pattern! It's fun to use with simple lead sheets.

[@daniellebernard4770]

Thank you for the lesson ! Great practice to come 🤗

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@sonjakuhne312]

Ein sehr schönes Lied. Sie haben eine so bezaubernde Art, zu unterrichten.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Danke, das ist so nett.

[@Tinykniter]

Love your clear explanation and tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thanks Linda, though you have those 1-5-8-9-10s mastered!

[@Tinykniter]

Anne Crosby Gaudet Thanks to you!

[@carpenanne]

Great tutorial and composition. I do love the title and the picture too 🙂

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

This was one of the few times that I had the title and imagery before I had the music! Usually it's the other way around for me.

[@anyakelly519]

Thanks Anne. Great lesson.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

You're very welcome!

[@connieennis6556]

Thank you for this lesson. I am trying out different things with my harp & you are so easy to follow. I am going to have to practice this more. My #2 finger tends to get in the way of my thumb when it is time to play my thumb. Any suggestions?

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

It sounds like your finger 2 may need to cross under lower on the string. Could that be it?

[@connieennis6556]

@@annecrosbygaudetmusic I will try that.