How to Play the Harp: Start HERE (#1 of 14)

Part 1 of 14 in the "How to play the harp" series. In this video, you'll get an overview and some ideas to have fun with your harp!
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Missed an episode? Here are links for the full series:
Episode 1: How to Play the Harp: Start HERE! tinyurl.com/ya...
Episode 2: Harp Strings: What are the notes? tinyurl.com/yc...
Episode 3: How to Tune a Harp for the first time tinyurl.com/yc...
Episode 4: How to Sit at a Harp tinyurl.com/y8...
Episode 5: Arm Position at the Harp tinyurl.com/ya...
Episode 6: Harp Technique: Hand Position at the Harp tinyurl.com/y9...
Episode 7: Numbering the Fingers for Harp Playing tinyurl.com/yc...
Episode 8: Harp Technique: The Right Way to Pluck tinyurl.com/ya...
Episode 9: 3 Fun Exercises with One Finger tinyurl.com/yb...
Episode 10: Is Your Harp the Right Height? tinyurl.com/yc...
Episode 11: How to Hold a Lap Harp tinyurl.com/yd...
Episode 12: Harp Technique: Using the Thumb and Finger tinyurl.com/y9...
Episode 13: How to Play the Harp Smoothly tinyurl.com/y8...
Episode 14: Your First Harp Piece tinyurl.com/yd...
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[@fiharding5253]

Im 59 and have just bought my first harp; she's called Morwenna. Wanted to learn the harp since I was young but finally decide its now or never. Want to play folk tunes so I can join with my Border Morris side when they 'jam' after dancing. I've been watching your tutorials for a while and very excited to try putting your teaching into practice. I love how enthusiastic you are and you make me believe I can actually succeed. Thank you.

[@kittypride1815]

:) I have faith in you!! Keep up the good work

[@setareramezan1857]

So inspiring 😍

[@myStarChili]

how's the harp going dude?

[@Annabellafruitarian]

Hello dear, I would love to learn harp but I don’t know which one buy, could you advise me about which harp buy ? I need an harp who I can travel with so have to be not to big. Could you advise me please? Thank you so much ❣️

[@gwynethjones7323]

Hello Fi Harding. I don’t have a harp yet, I am 58 watching these videos and getting inspired.

[@marymurphy8519]

I just bought my first harp. It’s a Lyon Healy Gold harp. It’s 95 years old. It’s beautiful. I started taking lessons at the age of 65 and I’m now 68. Have fun, fellow Harpists!! Your never too old to learn something new

[@LearningtheHarp]

Wow, that’s an unusual harp to start on… sounds amazing!! 😍

[@jennisilberstein9795]

I'm 79 and just starting to learn to play the harp, a Ravenna 26.

[@tima1443]

Wow !! That’s amazing and inspiring 🥹💕 I am 24 but feel like it may be hard because I’m no longer a child. Have you learned well in these 3 years of learning the harp?? Also, how much are harps usually?

[@shelleysink6776]

I just turned 64 and now waiting for my birthday present to myself. A 19 string small harp. It’s encouraging to see that others started later in life. Always wanted to play! So exciting

[@peterboiney6547]

I'm 64, and brought my first harp home today. She's just like the one in the video, and I'm so happy to be learning an instrument so wonderful sounding. I don't know her name yet, but will soon, I hope. The videos are so informative, and presented in a great spirit of fun. Thank you so much.

[@jandunn169]

What type of harp are you playing? The harp I would like is 3000 so I need to get a decent inexpensive one while I save.

[@peterboiney6547]

​@jandunn169 I'm playing a Rees Fullsicle Special Edition. It's a great beginner's harp, with 26 levered strings. At around $1600, it isn't exactly cheap, but it's not terribly expensive, in comparison to a lot of others, and it's well made. Actually, I believe it's the same one being played in this video. Here's to your journey!

[@jandunn169]

@@peterboiney6547 Thank you...yes I am excited. I am thinking about an Allegro from Dusty Springs

[@peterboiney6547]

@@jandunn169 Very nice. I expect you'll be pleased. Happy harping.

[@annettemoore9098]

What is a good beginner harp that is not too expensive?

[@mauroc1896]

A great aunt died recently and we found my granpa's old harp sitting in her apartment, it needs to be restored but i'm really exited to learn to play :)

[@Godmademiikiki]

I am sorry for your loss, though I hope that your new harp helps you to heal. 🩷God loves you, and so do I.

[@lorrainechambers8075]

I have a rental harp which I just named Luna as it is a full moon weekend. She is a Roosebeck Gothic. I started to play back 40 years ago but I was married to a rock bassist and our funds were tight so I returned the harp and stopped my lessons with the future well known harpist Sylvia Woods. (I hired her to play at my brother Marc’s wedding). I feel so happy to go full circle to return to learning about being a harpist. I hope to play as a healing harpist for hospice patients and those in rehab homes. Thank you for this series.

[@alicethomas8988]

Hello! I just turned 71 yoa and for my birthday my husband made my childhood dream come true. He bought me a Lyon Healy 36 string Troubadour VI. I am finally going to play this awesome instrument! Christy, I will watch your 1-14 lessons over and over until I feel comfortable, and then I will move on to your next lessons. Due to the pandemic, I will teach myself the fundamentals and then perhaps look into private lessons. You are a gentle and very knowledgeable instructor. Thank you!

[@LearningtheHarp]

Wow Alice, this is so exciting!! I’m so pleased to hear about your childhood dream coming true 😍 Congratulations, and what a kind husband! I hope it goes well with using my videos and courses. Once you join our harp community on the website you will find a supportive group of people who have had similar experiences to you as they learn. If you have any questions or need some encouragement, that’s a great place to go! Sending love ❤️❤️❤️

[@nevertoolatetolearnmusic]

Wow! I just got the same harp, troubadour vi yesterday and I will have my first lesson 4 days from now. I always wanted to have harp since I was a little girl, finally ❤️❤️❤️❤️ how has it been for you?

[@alicethomas8988]

@@nevertoolatetolearnmusic I love Rosa (it's name). It is slow going for me but that is okay; I don't want the pressure that I believe will come with having a private teacher (at my age). Perhaps down the road I'll change my mind, but for now I get really happy when I sit to practice. The harp gives me a sense of peace with its dulcet sound. I sincerely wish you success and happiness with your Troubadour.

[@SpryteintheAndes]

I just subscribed. I'm 57, will be 58 in 3 weeks, and want to buy a harp this year. I'm so encouraged by your channel.and the comments from so many who started late like I am! I look forward to the journey. I love your energy and sweetness. Thank you for making these videos!

[@gracetysisiliamanuel8032]

bcos of your videos , I have a hope to try playing harp, today is my harp journey started, my 29 strings harp has just arrived,i will call it "Seraphin", I'm 100% beginner, 33 yo, don't know how to read music, just wanna give my best. Wish me luck everyone.

[@LearningtheHarp]

Welcome to this beginner series! Links for each episode in the series are in the description box above :)

[@PinkHypatia]

Thank you!

[@annettekelly1592]

Learning the Harp with Christy-Lyn! These look great. I can’t wait to go through them all. Just wondering if you might be able to add the episode # to the titles. Maybe it is my computer only. But when I use the link to go to the next one, it takes me out of KZbin and to safari. I’m not computer whizzy, I just think I could find the next one easier with the number added in sight. 😃😃😃

[@arcanalumina3276]

Hello miss Cristy Lyn! I'm learning how to play the lyre harp.. Is this also applicable to the lyre too?

[@dasolamercy6416]

😊

[@marilynlong2490]

Hello Christy-Lyn My husband bought me my harp 7 days ago - for my 70th birthday! Ever since moving to North Wales 7 years ago (is there a pattern here?) we've talked about learning to play the harp. Your online lessons are so encouraging, perfectly paced, and well filmed. Thanks to all your Team. I am autistic and have poor muscle tone in my hands. My thumbs have 'lost' most of the muscle due to carpal tunnel syndrome so any tips on extra exercises would be so welcome. 😀 I loved the three exercises in part 6 or 7 and do not have a favourite. So I play them all. BTW my harp is Henrietta. ❤🎵

[@zipporian1491]

Fellow autistic here, do you think your autism has made harp harder to learn? Considering doing it myself, just wanna see how hard it is first

[@TaylorDelRey]

Her energy is fantastic.

[@riithewordsmith]

I really appreciate the encouragement of this series. It helped me maintain my excitement when I was feeling discouraged because of challenges in even obtaining a harp. I've named her Sothis!

[@Bout_Me_Healing]

You are a beautiful soul, thank you, I finally ordered my harp and I am excited, after waiting a couple of years.

[@harper.la.vegano]

I have a 5 ft tall Paraguayan harp that I bought in 2016 and couldn't play it because it needed TLC. Just had it serviced and I'm ready to play! Thought about names for several years and since I haven't had a "moment" with them yet, I'll know it when I feel it!

[@ingridr4374]

So excited! My harp's name is Mystic Moon!

[@LearningtheHarp]

Ooooooh nice one!

[@etwrecipe]

I love the name❤️

[@MrDengo999]

Are you still playing??? Did you learn nicely?

[@tima1443]

Hi! How much should I save up to buy this type of harp? Any recommendations for a good yet affordable harp?☺️

[@adrianjohnson7920]

I bought a "Fullsickle" (named Pottifer, after a beloved pet Guinea Pig) some years ago, and the day after I I received it, fell and broke my elbow and had other damage too. I got better, but then became my spouse's full time carer and had no time. Then I had another fall and broke the other elbow. . . 2 operations for carpal tunnel, but made good recovery. A neighbour's mother died -- she had expertly played the lap harp with no levers, so the neighbour, knowing I was going to learn the harp, gave it to me: broken strings, but it's a quality instrument well cared for. So: recently widowed, I bought a set of strings for it, and now have 2 harps to learn to play. . . . I'll tune them differently. I'm doing this. (BTW, I'm 75. ) 👍

[@GReddy-hp4uk]

I don't even own a harp but you definitely got me excited right away. Such a generous smile too! ❤

[@LearningtheHarp]

Great! 😃 Maybe there’s a harpist inside you, just waiting to be inspired 🙌🏻

[@GReddy-hp4uk]

@@LearningtheHarp can you advice on a good harp to start with? I'm not looking for a cheap harp but a good harp because I'm pretty sure I will not regret it. Like I also just straight up bought a digital piano before I even tried playing.

[@NikkiWishfulThinking]

I’m so happy to come across your page as I learn to play. I never thought about naming my harp but now he has a name. It’s George Harper 🥰

[@angelacorraleshaist]

You're so nice! Thanks to your videos the process of learning the harp is easier because you transmit enthusiasm. I enjoy so much watching them! All the love from Argentina

[@LearningtheHarp]

That’s wonderful news! Keep having fun with your learning 😃😃 Do you plan to try learning “After the Rain” when you’re done with this video series? It’s the best value for money if you get it in the beginner bundle 💕

[@angelacorraleshaist]

​@@LearningtheHarpThank you very much! I'm already signed in the website, so I will keep it in mind 😊💖

[@annettekelly1592]

Oh my goodness! That was quick. I just put the post about numbering... then I saw them all done! Wow!

[@qltygrl3187]

Fundamentals are definitely key! I’m excited to learn this beautiful instrument!

[@LearningtheHarp]

Ooooh exciting to get started!! Definitely keep posting your questions - it helps for me to know what videos are needed! ❤️

[@leahtv7778]

1:31 I just noticed the kitty! 😍 I'm excited to eventually get a harp, I love your videos 💖

[@OdetteStankewich]

Christy …I’m so thrilled to learn the harp . First and foremost what harp should purchase. Thank you …love from sunny Florida USA ☀️💕

[@LearningtheHarp]

It's exciting to start a new musical journey! 😊 I've made a video about choosing a harp, so make sure to check it out! It’s called buying a harp: everything you need to know. All the best!

[@daniel-xt3tp]

Absolutely magnificent!

[@godsavethequeen457]

I bought a harp from Dusty Strings three months ago. It is arriving today sometime in the next hour and 15 minutes. I have your videos up on my computer so I can get started the second it comes through the door! I am so excited!! :D

[@LearningtheHarp]

I love the enthusiasm and excitement, that’s so amazing!!! Have fun 😃😃😃

[@highjusticedelja7387]

This is incredibly helpful, I’m considering getting a harp to play, and this series has improved my understanding so much! Thank you!

[@LearningtheHarp]

That’s so lovely to hear! We have this course on our website if you’d like to follow it there 😄. There’s also a super helpful video that Christy-Lyn has on her KZbin which goes through the things to consider hen buying a harp, you should check it out! Xx Nicole, LTH Team Member

[@highjusticedelja7387]

@@LearningtheHarp I have watched that video already, It’s got my head circulating all the important information.

[@dewaynewhite7325]

My name is Dwayne white, also known as DW Blues around the Polk County area. I am learning the heart, and I'm truly enjoying it. It has been my lifelong dream to own a hard when I was a teenager growing up in South Side chicago. I now on a chemic electric lever harp it has 36 strings, just like just like the auto hub that my parents got me when I was 15 years old. That was as good as it was going to get. The old man said to me, we'll get you this, but the other, you're going to have to buy on your own. I was getting too big to play with toys, so I had to play with something. I wanted to learn as many musical instruments as I could, so I started taking up various Musical instruments. We already had a piano. As my musical skills continue to develop, I acquired in oregon, and melodica, and autoharb, clarinet, and Electric guitar. I now play piano, synthesizer, which includes the keytar, the vibraphone and marimba, which I learned in college, along with the upright base. Oregon, colimba, melodica, Arrow phone, clarinet, and flute. I'm on the doctoral program at the University of South florida, I took up the heart last year, because I only had three more hours to take before finishing my course work. No greater time I felt. I was able to get this particular heart from piano alley, which is the music store in the Polk County area. The owner of piano alley, or whom I know very well, had gotten one in. I was the first one that he called when he got it in, because I told him that I was interested in getting one just in conversation, and when he got this one, he didn't have any idea who might be interested. Herbs are expensive. He was happy that somebody was interested, I got it for less than three grand. Most of it I worked off doing engagements and performances with him. I thought about naming it Deborah, after harpist Deborah Henson conan, but decided on Christy. Although this harp like my autoherb has 36 strings, one thing I know for certain. This ain't no Autoharp. It takes much more work to learn this one if I ever Master this thing, it will be instrument number 12. Oh! And by the way, even if I do say so myself, not bad texting for one born with no eyeballs hey?

[@scotthenriksen6777]

I just bought a 29 string lever harp on eBay for £65 from Gear4Music as they were selling off one's that were damaged either for parts or repair. Considering they usually sell for £449 (which I know is still cheap for a harp of that size) and the very low level of fixing it actually needs, I think I have myself a total bargain. I haven't named it yet, but it is semi-matte black so it should probably be something Gothic like Severina or Valeria. It was Corrina Hewat who put me on to your videos and I am really looking forward to learning from you. She said you were really smiley and she was not wrong 😀. I have always loved the clarsach since childhood from the first time my parents played Alan Stivell's Renaissance of The Celtic Harp on the record player. Can't wait, thank you in advance.

[@chamomileandroses]

Finally bought myself a harp on Monday after wanting to learn to play one for about 10 years, I'm 21 now and I am finally able to afford an instrument. Hope my journey of learning to play goes well!

[@hershey4079]

any update?

[@FrankDux-uo7ig]

I just got got my first harp today: Bret Harp. Dusty strings ravenna 26! So excited!

[@Fae88856]

Hi! I’m so glad I found you. My husband gave me a beautiful harp a few years ago but I have no way of having lessons where I live. So, I want to learn proper technique. I can’t even read music and am very intimidated by that but I’m willing to try very hard. I have named my harp! Her name is Aurora Sidhe. I do play around with her a bit, just to get comfortable. I love my harp and am looking forward to learning more about how to play.

[@aoifefitzgerald7379]

Just found out that my granny is giving me her old harp so I’m here now lol

[@LearningtheHarp]

Oh wow that’s amazing!!! Super exciting for you, hey!

[@watchingmywasteline]

My fiance's brother has made me a harp and I am so excited to learn to play it!

[@mimaJona]

I named mine as “Hiraya”, I joined a band. I love the harp since I was young. Now that I have a job and can afford to buy it, I’m so happy. I want to pursue the music industry here in the Philippines. I hope that I will learn about your channel a lot. By the way, “Hiraya” means “hope”

[@LearningtheHarp]

I love that name!! 😍🤗 There is always hope! Let me know how it goes with your learning 😃👍🏻

[@LearningtheHarp]

And remember you can get a free course to learn your first song on my site www.learning the harp.com, you might enjoy that way of learning. Have fun!!

[@kevinmulkerrins605]

I have not named my harp yet, but I intend to once I get a feel for its "personality" as it were. I've been wanting a harp for about 20 years now, I had a bit of sudden extra money so I decided that I didn't want to wait another 20 when I could have been playing for just as long. It's an impulse purchase in circumstance only. Primarily interested in it to play Irish and Manx music, but I'm also interested in using it in more experimental ways as well

[@emmalehtisalmi8970]

Got my very first baby harp yesterday, named her Heartstring ❤Learning to play the harp and to know some music theory will be a challenging yet entertaining and rewarding journey 😁

[@LearningtheHarp]

Ah that’s amazing!! Such a sweet name 😍 Not sure if you’ve heard but you can get a free beginner course of your choice from my website at the moment! Great way to get started with your learning journey 😃

[@cmm6990]

Deirdre just came home yesterday! She's a Bardic Harp, 22 strings. I watched her and her sisters through the shop glass for years until I got enough money (and enough space at home) so I could buy her!

[@gtiernan1]

I've just gotten my first harp! I've named her Hildegard after Hildegard von Bingen. My first order of business will be adjusting the proper chair height, or the proper height of this lap harp as presently. Holding it in my lap - is definitely NOT an option. I'm working on finding a box of appropriate height so I can hold Hildegard correctly! Looking forward to learning with you!

[@LearningtheHarp]

That's wonderful to hear! I love the name Hildegard, that sounds so fitting for the harp 😃 Getting the right seat height will definitely set you up well for your harp journey, so well done on taking the time to do that! 💚 Let us know if you have any questions 😊 --Carrie, LTH Harp Teacher

[@yentran1680]

I name my harp Nada. That would be the source of beautiful and mindful sounds for the soul.

[@vikiparker4788]

I named my Celtic harp Siobhan. :-) Thank you for this series!!

[@kathilisi3019]

I haven't yet named my harp, but I've named one of my violins "Tinúviel". In keeping with the Tolkien theme and the first song I've written for my harp, I think I'll name my harp "Nimrodel". :)

[@LearningtheHarp]

Aw that’s lovely!

[@kettringr4652]

The harp has the highest vibration of all musical instruments, or so I have read. I want to play the harp for others when they are ill. I have watched several videos. I named my harp "Song Bird." I thought about Harmony and Melody. Song BIrd is her name. Blessings, Elaine

[@jenniferjamieson3553]

Hello Elaine, I have heard that the health of a society can be measured by how many harpists there are. Let's keep this global harp community growing! There are volunteers in some USA hospitals that play their harps for people recovering from heart surgery. One is in Philadelphia I think. I have watched several videos regarding this as well. May you and Song Bird bring healing to many! Local old age manors and hospital chronic wings are a good place to play, even as a beginner. I will be bringing my harp into the chronic wing where my Dad is and letting him play on the instrument. - and others in the common room if they want to. I am just learning, but will play for them as I progress in the beginner phase. I also feel that when we decree Divine intent while we are practicing or playing a piece that the healing vibrations be sent to those calling and in need, they will be received. We make a difference with every blessing we send out.

[@suzannederringer1607]

This is just what I need! Thank you! 😊

[@emilystanton7391]

Hi! We bought my harpsicle harp this week and she came two days ago!! Her name is Hazel and I am enjoying making music even though I don’t know the technique yet. My husband loves to tinker on it too!! Blessings, Emily and Cappie Stanton 🙃

[@BACCHANDHT]

Im using this to het a deeper understanding on finger picking my guitar…. And in the words of Borat…. “ GREAT SUCCESS “

[@LearningtheHarp]

Wonderful, well done!

[@CM-mi6bq]

Thank You so much for this beautiful Videos🙏🤍🙏Can I ask some questions? I ve just built my first Irish lap harp, 22 strings, before even trying to learn how to play it I need to learn how to tune Her and how to take care of Her maintenance 🙏✌️🙏☘️☘️☘️🙏 Thanks Again, every advice would be Precious🐻🌊🌊🌊🙏🙏🙏☘️🕊️🤍A big Hello from Italy 😊

[@LearningtheHarp]

There is another video in this series about how to tune your harp 😊 If you do a search you’ll find it. Hope that helps! 💕

[@latinoddity]

The way you matched pitch with it at 1:21 !!!

[@LearningtheHarp]

Lolll you’re so right!! I didn’t even notice that until you pointed it out. I guess it’s a natural talent I didn’t know I had 💁🏼‍♀️😂

[@daledsouza5101]

Hiya .. your just amazing at what you do... soulful... Was wondering if you have any videos about the lyre harp ... how to play that..

[@daledsouza5101]

I listen to the hallelujah and cant help falling in love every single day.. its just amazing

[@LearningtheHarp]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying those two songs!! I don’t really know anything about lyre harp. Sorry about that! Hope you find the help you’re looking for ❤️

[@daledsouza5101]

Thank you so much....

[@etwrecipe]

the most helpful channel ever!!! thank you❤️

[@randomsamdon]

I'm going to be renting a harp soon, I'm so excited 😊

[@cirquelight]

Thank you for doing this series, it's really made me want to start to learn! Have you done any videos on how to choose what harp to buy? I'm considering getting one but I have no idea what to even look for!

[@ملكمصطفى-م5ب]

me neither

[@phiacraft338]

Did you guys ever figure this out? I’m interested in buying one too

[@VeraLee]

@@phiacraft338 she made a guide a few years ago, just search up harp buying guide and the first one is from her. 👍

[@RubyNightingaleone]

Thank you for your series by the way.

[@ernawatikhang]

Thankyou so much.... I am very excited! Thankyou

[@Brembelia]

Could you please go over the basics like what is a good harp to buy, how many strings we should get, what is a good tone wood, what is the difference between a "heather" harp and a "celtic" harp plus any other types, what is the difference between a plain harp, a lever harp, and a pedal harp and any others we should know about, do harps come in specific keys; if so which is the best key to get, which are the best strings to get nylon or metal, and any other basic information. 🤔 Thank you. 🍃

[@LearningtheHarp]

I went through a lot of this information in a video called “Buying a harp: everything you need to know”. There’s also a video called “How much does a harp cost in 2024?”, that might be interesting for you too.

[@Rhejcka]

I built myself a celtic steel string harp a while ago and now fianally want to learn it properly - since my harp is a Brian Boru harp, I named her "Lady Brianna"

[@tanyastewart5879]

Thank you for providing this video series for beginners. My little harp is Cecila.

[@neptun3189]

thankyou :) i got a 26 stringer 2 days ago hoping you got my back on this :p

[@neptun3189]

and her name is Sylva, latin for forest

[@LearningtheHarp]

You've got this! So excited for you to start 🤗. Pop us an email on [e-mail] if there's anything you need and we'll be happy to help. xx Nicole, LTH Team Member

[@josearce3233]

What movatiated you to chose the harp it is wonderful sound,

[@catherinegris2853]

i only have a right hand due to a stroke and hope to play harp as therapy. i can move left arm from shoulder and hope the hand improves i think this might help

[@miho7101]

My harp's name is Blessing♡

[@LearningtheHarp]

Aw that’s lovely!

[@etwrecipe]

that's so sweet❤️

[@heywhatup9657]

Girl thank you so much this play list is amazing!

[@LearningtheHarp]

Wonderful, glad it’s helping 😄🙌🏻 Have fun!!

[@annbrooks320]

Christy Can you tell me what is the size of the harp you are playing?

[@colleenbateman9210]

I just got a “Fireside” harp (cardboard sound box) and I’ve named her “Molly” lol. Looking forward to learning all I can I’m a little late in this game, as I’ll be turning 68 next month. Never too late to learn a new skill, right?!! Lol.

[@jandunn169]

hey Iʼm 73 and so you are young

[@myrakorb7133]

Named my 1st harp "Wannabe".

[@teresaj.9829]

I just got my first ever harp! I named her Heather Grace. She's not here yet but I am here for a head start in learning. I'm 70 yrs old and my new harp is a Heather. I just have one question for now, what kind of stand should I get? Do the harpsycle display stands fit for the Heather?

[@LearningtheHarp]

Congratulations on your new harp! Heather Grace is such a lovely name 💚 Harpsicle stands are designed for their harps so it's hard to say for sure if it would fit yours (I'm assuming it's the Roosebeck Heather harp you have?), but what I would do is contact the manufacturer of your harp and see if they have recommendations for you!

[@mulberry_joy]

im not sure what to name my harp yet, but im wondering if you have lessons for an 8 stringed harp? its the only one i have and i feel a bit lost following a lesson for a harp with more strings than that

[@KaysCutz]

I have wanted to learn how to play since I was at senior school. Unfortunately my school didnt have a harp in their music department so I couldnt take lessons. However 37 years on and I am now in a position to have been able to buy one, I have already signed up to your courses ready to start learning as soon as it arrives. I am really excited to get going and each day seems like a year of waiting for it at the moment lol.

[@CRR2111]

I have been playing drums and percussion for 6 years now and I always wanted to know how to play an instrument that can play a melody (does that make sense?). I was thinking about maybe playing guitar or bass then i remembered how my sister struggles with her guitar so nope. Maybe piano or marimba? nah, my brain too dumb for that for some reason. But I saw a lil harp in my school orchestras storage room last week and i thought "huh this looks playable to me... no confusing #- or b-notes". soo now i'm thinking to rent that harp and learn how to play it because it just sounds so elegant and calming, perhaps the opposite of a drumset lol

[@annettekelly1592]

My Celtic 34 string is named Malachi. My fullsicle is Blessing and Honor.

[@LearningtheHarp]

Those are lovely names Annette. Very meaningful ❤️

[@jotoportillo7128]

How many strings is your harp, and how many strings would you recommend for a beginner. I'm 56 and never played harp yet but want to learn and I'm from the Philippines which harp is almost impossible to find.

[@karolinablitek8513]

Do you know where can I find any internet harp lessons, where I’d be shown how to play a piece on a harp? I’d like to learn to play some songs on a harp, but I cannot read notes (also I don’t plan to learn notes). I’m looking for harp lessons of specific songs.

[@ellenr1874]

I call my harp my baby hummingbird

[@pamelacates9732]

I am 62, and I named mine Moonsong. It's a 15 lever lap lyre harp. Do I play it the same as your harps? Can I play cords on it? I'm so new to harps and lyres. Could really use your input.

[@albertyoung8659]

Awesome 👍❤️.

[@ReneeLesley]

Hi I am really interested in learning how to play the harp do you have a preference for a beginner harp nothing too big in other words what's the best beginner heart to learn on?

[@LearningtheHarp]

A 34 string harp from a reputable harp maker, if you can afford it! I recommend the Ballad Harp from MusicMakers. You can see more options on my website: www.learningtheharp.com/shop

[@isabellastamant4784]

Hi can you tell me what kind if harp this is? I'm looking and woe I found one but theya re so expensive. And I do t k ow what I'm looking for whatsoever. Like Celtic or I dont l own I'd like to play the Psalms. Thank-you:))))) I'm excited so excited

[@LearningtheHarp]

This is a Fullsicle by Harpsicle Harps

[@hershey4079]

i dont know why im here. I was rewatching a piano cover i did, and i had put the setting of my keyboard on harp in the video. As i was listening back i wondered if thats what the harp actually sounded like, and then my brain went “hey, you should learn how to play the harp!!” Its not an idea ive ever considered before and i dont know why ive suddenly gotten it but the minute the thought entered my head i was on youtube looking for harp playing tutorials. I dont own a harp what am i even doing here? Anyways, your video was the first one i watched and you seem super friendly so thanks to you im considering learning the harp! If i had a harp to name, id probably name it Michelle

[@LearningtheHarp]

😂😂😂😂 I love your comment!! It really made me chuckle. Thanks for posting! 😄 You never know, maybe you’re meant to play the harp! Keep watching a few more videos (especially one year progress of learning the harp) and see how you feel about it! Maybe Michelle is waiting for you 😁💕

[@hershey4079]

@@LearningtheHarp i love the idea that maybe im meant to play the harp, that’s actually really encouraging. Ive just watched part two and im probably going to watch all your videos and manifest playing along on a harp in my brain until i get a real one. The more i watch your videos the more i want to just walk out and pick one up

[@LearningtheHarp]

That’s great! The only challenge is that harps (even beginner ones) are surprisingly expensive. If that’s an issue, maybe take a look at Fireside harps. The soundboard is cardboard, but can be replaced and I’ve heard of it lasting 20 years no problem! That would take you through beginner playing, and could be a nice portable harp afterwards. If you have more of a budget, I would recommend a Ravenna 34 from Dusty Strings - it’s easier to learn on a floor harp (one that has legs). That would be a longer term investment and you could go as far as you want and even get to an advanced level on that one without needing to get another harp.

[@hershey4079]

@@LearningtheHarp that is so helpful, thank you so much!!

[@MikeSmith-yw7vb]

To be honest, I don’t have a harp, and probably not going to get one in awhile, I’m just bored lol. But these had some good info.

[@violetshort4662]

My harp is called Verity after my sister who sang beautifully but sadly passed away. I think of her every time I play it❤

[@Dunje002]

Can I ask what size lap harp this is? Is this 27 strings?

[@domenicrobertazzi1378]

you say getting a floor harp is better than a lap harp for learning as I'm looking for a harp to start my journey. so I would like a floor harp. a question I have for you is this, Is the Ravenna 26 considered a floor harp or lap harp. thank you

[@LearningtheHarp]

Yes a Ravenna 26 is a floor harp. That’s a good one for starting 😊

[@domenicrobertazzi1378]

@@LearningtheHarp thanks as soon as I get one I will become a member and start learning

[@jaspermiller1413]

Imagine my surprise when "Hi Jasper :)" popped up on the screen before I noticed the cat 😂😂😂

[@LearningtheHarp]

😂😂😂 That’s awesome!

[@bernadettearcenal6550]

I still don't have a harp but I'm just interested to know how easy or difficult to play it so I started to see your video so that whenever I can buy my own I already have the idea on how to use it. I really love the sound of a harp and wish that I can have it tho I'm already in my senior years. Being 66 I still want to know how to play the harp

[@jacomiententeije5417]

Very good Christy-Lyn 🙂

[@cubessopranista8772]

Hello! I'm planning to buy a lyre harp first then perhaps a small harp. I think I will learn to play the lyre and play it like a harp first, with a harp technique. Do you advise this? Do you play the lyre, too? I am planning a beginner planning to buy a 19 or 24 strings lyre. I have always wanted to play a musical instrument which is light enough to be carried around, and which might also serve to accompany my leggero sounding voice. I watched a few of your lessons and hope to continue once my lyre harp arrives. I am even planning to put some telltale red and blue paint (nail polish paint perhaps) on the C and F strings of the lyre because lyre strings usually don't have those colors.

[@bryceoubre5929]

I really want to get a harp we’re did you get yours

[@poohwol10]

I just got home from a 10 hour trip to spend the holidays with family…& buy my harp - a Lyon & Healy Ogden. I am 61, but dreaming about taking up harp for 40+ years. Harp’s name is Simcha im Shirrah (Hebrew(ish) for Joy with Singing) & I’ll call her Simcha for short. Zephaniah 3:17 tells us that God rejoices over us with singing & I want God’s voice singing over me every moment I play the harp!

[@annanemcova168]

please our teacher, which kind of harp do you have in this video? Can I buy somewhere similar? and where? :D thank you!

[@terryoliver6757]

Hi Christy-Lyn I never had a harp but, like the one you played with the strap. but would it be harder to work with? the lap: and renting is wiser? would it be good to get it, online? Ms. Terry Ann Oliver. God bless you Christy-LYN.

[@debbsmithmusic]

I just bought a non lever 26 string harpsicle is it any different to learn than a full lever harp?

[@LearningtheHarp]

In the beginning it’s the same because you usually don’t use levers until you get more towards an intermediate level 😊 At that point you could add levers to your harpsicle if you like.

[@connieLo87365]

Loving your new Learningtheharp.com site. Easy courses, I have already completed, Awe & Wonder, Loch Lomond, What Child this is, Hallelujah, Caledonia and more. To think it all started here a year ago. Thank You

[@kristinasterling815]

Remind me, do we close our hands and lay thumb over after each pluck?

[@margaretlove630]

Are these tutorials okay for a 22 string Celtic harp please?

[@LearningtheHarp]

Yes! 😃

[@margaretlove630]

@@LearningtheHarp thank you that’s great because I really like the way you present your lessons and feel I could learn from you although I am 73 and never played a musical instrument before!

[@SigalZoldan]

Hi there, I really want to start playing the harp but I don’t want to give up my nails. I have my natural nails. I don’t need them super long but I also don’t like them short. Any suggestions?

[@LearningtheHarp]

Hi! There is another style of harp playing where you play with your nails, usually with wire strung harps. It gives a more metallic, old style sound. The technique and hand position is quite different so you would have to learn from a teacher who knows that technique, or try to figure it out yourself. Good luck!

[@LysSylva]

My harp is Saulite, but it was no conscious decision, that was the name from the beginning. Guess, it was telepathic whispering. Sadly, it doesn´t is so easy in learning to play her 🙂.......thank you for trying to fix it❣

[@Panotot]

Hi, before I’m going to name my harp, I need to have one. How much that one that you have and where to buy one? Thank you!

[@jandunn169]

What type of harp are you playing there? I want to get a Dusty Strings eventually but have to save up so I need to get a decent inexpensive harp so I can start learning.

[@LearningtheHarp]

It’s a Fullsicle by Harpsicle Harps 😊 If you decide to buy a harp from Harpsicle, make sure you use the code HARPISFUN to get 10% off your harp 🎉

[@jandunn169]

@@LearningtheHarp Oh Thank you. I really want a Dusty strings Allegro or FH 26 one with legs but I havenʼt even played a harp yet so I am not sure. Learning what I can first.

[@shelbylano]

Just adopted a very similar lap harp to this one! Named her Sylvia

[@nickivlachou3117]

Hello, what harp do you play in this video and how many strings does it have?

[@LearningtheHarp]

This is a Harpsicle, 26 strings 😊