Exercises! Arpeggios, scales, and more! Harp Tuesday ep. 39

In this episode of Harp Tuesday I talk about three different types of exercises - scales, finger independence, and arpeggios. I give a somewhat in-depth look at arpeggios starting at: 14:26
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[@fingerhorn4]

I think this is one of the very best lessons you have given. Why? Because you demonstrate as much as you talk. For me one demonstration is worth a thousand words. Of course the commentary is necessary. But what I like here is the breaking down of scales and chords and then the demonstrable encouragement to speed things up. So many harp tutorials demonstrate only at slow speeds, but no faster. It is so much more inspiring to see how you gradually speed things up to aim at scales and arpeggios that are actually useful. Thank you.

[@fingerhorn4]

May I add that one of the most difficult things for beginner harpists is the cross-over from the thumb to the fourth finger when doing a scale. For thousands of harpists this is a real stumbling block - efficiently changing positions with no buzz and a flowing scale. BTW, up is so much more difficult than down because of the tucking of the fourth and third finger ready to play after the thumb!

[@MarkfromLodiCA]

Thank you for taking the time to do all these episodes. I am about to embark on a harp journey and I like your clear, focused technical approach.

[@serenas9481]

I LOVE your lessons! You know exactly what harpists want to see on here, and you are a born teacher! I would give my eye teeth to have a lesson with you. Thank you for taking time to do these! They are GREATLY appreciated.

[@JoshLayne]

Thanks! :)

[@JA-vv8wy]

Thank you for your videos. I like that you share your own challenges too. It’s nice to know you’re mortal too.

[@JoshLayne]

Haha, thanks :)

[@MAPLawyer]

Thank you for your time and effort in preparing these videos. You are so positive, encouraging and helpful! I am looking forward to future lessons.

[@bucketlistability]

Thanks Josh, a very timely video topic with lots of helpful tips for the beginner (like myself) right through to the more advanced.I always look foraward to your episodes. Regards from Oz.

[@rhiannonfugatt3269]

This lesson reminded me of the exercise I need more practice of that will help me with a tune I am currently working on. Thank you!

[@myvenusharps]

Thanks again for the great lesson!!

[@francishetherton1837]

One of the very best lessons ever. Thank you.

[@JoshLayne]

Hey, thanks so much! Glad you like it :)

[@tokkia1384]

Thank you so much for these videos!

[@JoshLayne]

Thanks for the nice words, fingerhorn4! For some reason I can't reply directly to your comments, but wanted to let you know that I appreciate them!

[@ello_ello_]

Josh Layne mick jagger on the harp. quality post by you

[@nihaimamoniquestamper7670]

Thank you for this teaching, very helpful to begin with.

[@leighday4882]

I really enjoyed this lesson - and am going straight to my harp. Thank you so much for doing this!!!

[@JoshLayne]

Thanks!

[@mustakim2144]

Your lessons are always awesome!

[@JoshLayne]

Thank you!

[@patriciaorourke7997]

This lesson is fantastic! I can't do all of the exercises yet and the ones I can do are very slow, but I'm already seeing progress in my playing. Thank you so much for all of your Harp Tuesdays!

[@JoshLayne]

Hey, thanks Patricia! :)

[@janicelewistrinchi8415]

Thank-you Josh, you assist greatly, Shalom!

[@JoshLayne]

Thanks, glad it's helpful!

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you 😊❤️ Josh..

[@ugleum]

Yaaaaa.... Just got my first harp book! Hopefully got all the notes that you are talking about in it, Josh. I don't have to guess any more.

[@perinatalcares]

I so appreciate you, Josh! I finally have my first harp! It's a Blevins Encore 34, and I am love. It made me realize just how bad my eyesight is! 😢 It's going to take me a while to feel comfortable with hand position. I want it just like yours.

[@JoshLayne]

Thanks, congratulations on your new harp!

[@JoshLayne]

Awesome :)

[@ugleum]

Great idea Topher! That way I don't have to guess Which finger on the left hand is moving.

[@jimbuxton2187]

Well, you really have won me over and I think you're amazing! Do you use a Bochsa hand position?

[@TopherAllanMusic]

Why not just put a mirror on the other side of the camera and angle it so it shows your hands more clearly? Great videos and very helpful! :-)

[@brngrgld]

hello, i would just like to tell you that i find your pauses very beautiful and pleasing. thank you.

[@JoshLayne]

Thanks :)

[@ReenBlom]

Thank you. Very helpful 💖 wondering what would be good finger independence excercises?

[@JoshLayne]

Check out this episode: www.harptuesday.com/ep-23-4-fingered-chords-and-finger-independence/ And the first set of Lariviere exercise are fantastic for finger independence: archive.org/download/exercicesettud20lari2/exercicesettud20lari2_bw.pdf

[@ReenBlom]

@@JoshLayne Thank you so much! 💖

[@rachelgiallella4121]

I have a question that I've been searching around from video to video but cannot find. I am a violinist and pianist and when it comes to scales and arpeggios it follows keys which depending on the key you can have multiple sharps and flats to play. How do you play these sharps and flats on a harp? If you can that is

[@JoshLayne]

Keiko Kitten Hi Keiko, on the harp you "set" the key you're in with your levers or pedals. So the fingerings remains the same no matter what scale you're playing. The pedal harp, for example, has a pedal for each note in the diatonic scale (A-G), and three settings for each pedal - Flat, Natural, and Sharp. So if you're in the key of C and want to play a G major scale, you'll change the F pedal to sharp, but the fingering will remain the same (just one string after another) So yes, unlike the piano or violin, one scale fits all, so to speak :) Hope that makes sense!

[@rachelgiallella4121]

Yes it does. Thank you very much

[@miyukioshia]

May i know whats the brand of your pedal harp? ^.^

[@JoshLayne]

It's a Lyon and Healy Style 30 (Walnut) www.lyonhealy.com/pedal-style-30.htm

[@reneekatz9907]

I'm looking to buy a harp. Do you know a reliable place I could buy one?

[@JoshLayne]

Hi Renee, whereabouts are you located?

[@bshaun2]

Is it all this teaching stuff or does he have a video of him just playing the harp?

[@JoshLayne]

Here's a playlist of performances and music videos! kzbin.info/aero/PL686744065E7053CE

[@aleekazmi]

idk why but this guy really reminds me of paul gilbert

[@JoshLayne]

Hah, interesting idea....