Harp Lesson | CLAIR DE LUNE (Debussy) | Anne Crosby Gaudet

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

🔸 WATCH THE PERFORMANCE VIDEO kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYfNmH-bp52ofck 🔸 PURCHASE THE HARP SHEET MUSIC musicdiscoveries.shop/products/clair-de-lune-harp 🔸 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro to Clair de lune for lever harp 0:58 9/8 Time Signature 2:30 How to subdivide the basic pulse 4:57 Counting Section 1 6:26 Counting Section 4 7:33 What to do next

[@charliethomas7172]

Best breakdown of 9/8 I’ve seen. Thank you very much!

[@francishetherton1837]

Excellent tutorial. I am grateful that you are helping me set goals beyond my comfort zone.

[@Maris-W]

I put off watching this video, thinking it would just confuse me more. I finally gave in and was pleasantly surprised (actually more like shocked) to discover your breakdown made so much sense that I finally got it! The little colored number squares are so visual and helpful. Much thanks for taking the extra effort for creating this video.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Great to hear, I had a hunch that color-coding would help it seem less confusing!

[@ChReSpi]

Very grateful you posted this. It's incredibly helpful and I have come back to it a few times to refresh!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Wonderful! Can’t wait to hear how it’s coming along!

[@CarolineWeharp7]

You are so talented at explaining everything, thank you.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Aw sweet, thank you!

[@jacquelinetouchie9218]

Very clearly explained. Hopefully those who are new to the triple compound meter will feel inspired to give it a whirl. Great teacher 🌟🌟🌟

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you!

[@dahlrussell]

This is a marvelous tutorial, Anne. This would be helpful for students at any level playing any transcription of this piece. I like your transcription because it feels very “complete” and true to the original. Thank you for all you do to enhance the harp world.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you Kara, I appreciate your kind words!

[@carolshear3232]

Really great instruction here. I don't play the hard but this is very helpful. Thank you

[@gregglister8074]

This really helpful. Thank you! 😊

[@bonniesteinmetz4712]

Thank you soooooo much! Very clear and easy to understand.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Fantastic! Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@zibanorman3394]

Really helpful, just started harp 3 months ago. Have learned Greensleeves, which was 6/8. Whrn I’m ready, I’d like to try. The tutorial was great.

[@Tinykniter]

Very clear when you present it to us, Anne. Thank you for taking the time to explain time!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

It's nice to jump in with a solid strategy in place 😀

[@genaystevens5842]

I will be purchasing this to add to my collection.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Fantastic! Enjoy!

[@annettekelly1592]

That was excellent. I look forward to getting that music. I am currently enjoying the 6 pieces I just bought from you.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Great, glad it was helpful!

[@carpenanne]

Oh this is so helpful…I might try this later this year

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

I'm so glad!

[@msavard0]

It’s very useful how you broke the timing down. As always great job Anne! Off to the shop

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebecca5914]

Great lesson, Anne. You explain the rhythm and counting brilliantly. It’s very helpful. 😊🙏

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Oh good, glad it was helpful!

[@yomo4u]

Such an excellent explanation Anne. I love your encouragement of getting a handle of the time signature through counting rather than metronome because it helps to incorporate one’s voice into this incredible piece. The feeling so important. Thank you!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you, yes the counting out loud is the secret sauce!

[@angelamoore6867]

Amazing teaching

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you!

[@genaystevens5842]

Wow, never heard this on the lever harp. Thank you for this explanation. I'm currently working on the The Butterfly which is a 9/8 time signature and had no idea. I just imitated how Celtics harpers played it.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

You can definitely count The Butterfly 1+a2+a3+a can't you?

[@genaystevens5842]

@@annecrosbygaudetmusic sure can

[@Meltiqueful]

Nice lesson, Anne! Very good explanation for the "rhythm-challenged" like myself!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Glad it made sense!

[@ScottishHeatherHarp]

Thank you so much! I always learn new skills with every piece you create 💕

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Happy to help!

[@arpamor]

Great explanation thank you ♥

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you!

[@elisabettabain9638]

Molto brava!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you! 🥰

[@RossellaDeFalcoSoleyCelticHarp]

Hello, so cool! I was wondering why is it easier to play it in Cmajor on the lever harp? thanks :D

[@aaronjohnjams]

enjoyed this thanks! even tho I was learning on piano haha id love to get a harp one day

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Same counting concepts apply to piano! Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethdexter3779]

Wow a fantastic explanation. This is so helpful. BTW your Clair De Lune is such a gorgeous arrangement. I am not sure that I am ready for it yet.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thank you so much! Yes, it's late intermediate, but I found ways to make it feel great in the hands.

[@elb19]

Thank you for this beautiful sound, Question, is it possible to play this piece on a 26 strings harp?

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

This arrangement needs 34+ strings. I'm sure there are simplified small harp versions out there.

Good 👍

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Thanks so much 🌼

[@WilderDust]

Thank you Anne. Great instructions. I am a medium beginner with a 36 string Paraguayan harp with no levers. I suppose this piece (my favourite) would not be possible without levers? Have you heard of finger levers? I saw a lady playing with one once.

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

You'll need a fully levered harp for this arrangement and E flat major tuning.

[@WilderDust]

@@annecrosbygaudetmusic Thank you Anne. You are inspiring me to begin practicing again - I have been very slack with it. xx