Lap Harp Tutorial - Zelda's Lullaby

This video is basically just a bunch of tips to help you get started playing simple melodies on the lap harp, like Zelda's Lullaby. When I play through the piece during the video, read the tips, watch my posture, and take note of things that will help you in your own playing.
Here is the video on how to make lap harp sheet music: • How to Make Lap Harp S...
Here is the playthrough of Zelda's Lullaby on lap harp: • Zelda's Lullaby - Begi...
Here are the note names for Zelda's Lullaby. I tried to space them out in a way that hopefully gives you some idea of the rhythm:
B D A GA B D A B D A G D CB A
B D A GA B D A B D A G D --------
D CB CB A C BA BA E D CB CB G C G--------
B D A GA B D A B D A G D CB A
B D A GA B D A B D A G D (and from here you can make up your own ending. I like to play D CB A G)
Here is also a link to the sheet music I made (not lap harp sheet music):
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[@jettember1]

Oh my Goodness! I was looking for Christmas gifts for my nieces! I came across lap harps and then your videos! Decision made! I will be putting info with the gift to your channel. Love Love Love the sheet music idea! Outstanding young lady!

[@loggysnail]

I just bought a lyrical lap harp, and ive been trying to play zeldas lullaby, and I came across this, thank you 😀

[@KikiYushima]

Oh my gosh thank you _SO_ much for this! I play psaltery (the proper name for the instrument) and I wanted sheet music for this! It's such a nostalgic melody. I grew up playing OoT and love the songs so much.

[@deborahellis-mckenzie6440]

So clearly explained. Lovely. Thank you from a first time lapharp player. This is very helpful. ❤

[@roblincoln5846]

I really enjoyed your video, I've been playing string in Syria for a long time. so my grandma bought me a lap harp as a lil challenge to learn more strings cheers miss 😁

[@susanbenson300]

Thank you for making this video! I appreciated your showing your music for Zelda’s Lullaby, and would love to see more of these videos. I play the piano, so the regular music notation is easier for me, but it was interesting seeing the lap harp notation, too. I am just a beginner on the lap harp.

[@kellyfrankie0331]

I appreciate this I just bought a lap harp after your video on easy instruments to play. Thank you so much 🙏

[@jessicapeters]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. ❤

[@draketaylorsmusicspace8066]

I love this video, and in the first minute the amount of times I heard the word lapharp made me question if it was a real word anymore, hope you're doing well 😊

[@marypolk9820]

Nice video. Very easy to see why you love this instrument. Thanks for posting. I think i would love to learn to play this myself

[@deborahjones4413]

You are so funny! Terrific video.

[@lennoxdebra2751]

Loved all of it. Fantastic arrangement.

[@lil.lee.be3]

Your awesome thanks!

[@ranulfolopez2723]

❤️❤️❤️❤️my first time to actually touch mine, since we bought it. Pls 🙏 please ❤️ post more, and educate me,,,us, to help me deal with my senior moments ❤️❤️🙏AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH...🥰🥰

[@gloriatateharris2030]

I bought mine today at goodwill for 8 bucks, just by chance I love instruments didn't what it was 😂😂❤❤I'm so happy it's missing the bottom bottom string ❤. Thank you, maybe this will be the one I master .

[@Goddessattractor]

Love your video 😊I hope you get the harp of your dreams. You’re very sweet. Keep being you!!

[@patrickraymond2294]

This was great and very helpful thank you!

[@icic5]

This was so casual and nice, thank you!!! 💗💗

[@mariannaraho7576]

This is wonderful! Thank you! I am thinking of getting a lap harp for my grandchildren this Christmas, and I found this video very helpful. I don’t you probably don’t mean to be, but I think you are very funny and honest. BTW I am a classical singer and a singing teacher and I’m wondering how this rather quiet instrument would hold up against a singer. Have you ever made a video in which the lap harp is accompanying a singer? Thanks again!

[@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin]

Thanks for your comment! I think your grandkids would really enjoy a lap harp. I have not tried singing with this instrument myself, but it is very quiet unless you use some sort of plectrum. I think that classical style singing would generally overpower the instrument, but if you use a pick and you're not singing with your full voice, then you might be able to work something out. It's also more difficult to play chords and get a full sound on the lap harp than other instruments, so I think it would be most effective to play the lap harp in addition to another instrument rather than just the harp and voice.

[@mariannaraho7576]

Five Minute Music thank you!

[@KimFsharpHarp]

Thank you so much. I have one of these harps and also a corded Zither. I am studying with a lady outside of Munich Germany. I can’t find anyone in my region that plays the corded Zither. I did find an elderly German woman who plays the Alpine concert Zither, but that’s a completely different instrument.

[@JBrooksNYS]

Where can I get a decent lap harp?

[@thebluedot4728]

I really want to try mallets on mine

[@rvenneman]

Very helpful.

[@edenwoolwine9185]

This is so lovely! I wonder if you sell lap harp sheet music....or if you would be willing to do a custom order. I'm not finding anything I love online and worry that taking the time to write it out may deter me from playing.

[@MichelleSmolarski]

please do more videos! i was just looking up lap harp teachers. dunno if you can recommend any or resources.

[@antoniobarbalau1107]

Amazing ♥️

[@stikfamaster2]

Ah yes Tonal Harmony, the memories 😩😩😩

[@patiencefalters9024]

Super!

[@molamolalaaa2968]

What an enjoyable video. You make things easy for us earthlings, lol. Thank you! How do you get your lap harp to stay on the table? Is it better to play with two hands than one?

[@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin]

I put a blanket on the table to help it stay in place. Any sort of cloth material should work. And for a harp this small, you usually just need one hand. Two hands can make things feel cramped sometimes. Glad you liked the video!

[@molamolalaaa2968]

@@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin Thanks!

[@heartsandmindsathome]

Hi! I have sort of a stupid question (and didn’t study your music enough to answer it myself). Can you pay flats and sharps on a lap harp? When my young daughter expressed interest in harp, we got her a kid-sized one. But now we’re bummed because she’s limited on what she can play. This instrument looks fun but I don’t want to make the same mistake. Her harp only has 12 strings. Of course a real harp would be fabulous; but we want to encourage her interest with less cost and space for now. Thanks for your awesome video!

[@eirinimlt7058]

From where can I buy one? I really want to learn how to play one. Also I love your videos

[@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin]

Mine was given to me by someone who found one at a garage sale, so I can't guarantee the quality of ones bought online. You'll want to search for several options, but it seems that the one that is most similar to mine can be bought here: easyplayinstruments.com/collections/lap-harps/products/standard-lap-harp I also saw several used lap harps available on ebay for much cheaper, so that could be a good option.

[@maragape7345]

I really want to know were can I got the notes for one song to play it on my lap arp?? because I tried using flute notes but that doesn't fit perfectly with the notes of the lap arp Sorry if I have a mistake, I'm practicing my English I hope you can help me 👉🏻👈🏻❤️

[@mde6006]

Can you do a pdf of it maked out on a music card to slide in? I'd pay for a pdf. Can't find one anywhere

[@amyreusch5436]

What brand is yours? It's so pretty!

[@debjohnson1186]

I'm wondering about the fingering, I see you use thumb and next two fingers. Do you use specific fingers on certain notes, or just what is comfortable as you play?

[@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin]

I just use what is comfortable, and the first three fingers on the hand are also the strongest fingers. You'll also notice that harp players don't ever use their pinkies, so I have followed suit. Thanks for asking!

[@joannefournier7980]

listening to it being played makes me think of buying the lap top instrument

[@xxlunaminntz--gamingvlogs3122]

I dont speak english but can you ask my question? Can I put nylon strings on It? (Sorry for my bad english)

[@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin]

I think nylon strings would be a lot quieter but I don't see why you couldn't try it.

[@saeedmahjoori]

Why don't you make more of the Lap Harp? I'm thinking of getting a lap harp or a lyre harp. cause I can't afford a normal harp! :/

[@CreatedbyJonah]

That’s the melody harp from Baby Bach

[@genebean4548]

Can you advise how to make chords for sheet music? Appreciate your suggestions! Cannot find any info on this on the web. Thank you!

[@ibraheemtalash5094]

Can you play slides on this instrument? Thanks

[@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin]

We can play glissandos (which is what harps do a lot), but not slides like what violins can do.

[@Kocis18]

carissima ,, dove trovo i fogli con la musica ?

[@orindaspence8802]

Do players touch them with a "wand" instead of plucking?

[@Anna.Elizabeth.Violin]

We can use a pick, like a guitar pick, if that's what you mean

[@HeatherFaraMS]

I am wondering what this instrument is or is not. I thought it was a zither. My mom thought it was an autoharp. My says Melody Harp. Now lap harp...hmmm

[@tiagoamado3003]

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[@Model3GenerativeANdroid]

I love you Velma ❤❤❤

[@reloy1302]

good vid nigga

[@josevanegascruz2747]

In Spanish 😢 please