Playing descending thirds on the harp - Harp Tuesday ep. 214

[@connieLo87365]

Wow! Gotta love this finger twisters. It will take some brain work for the cross over to learn to walk it down. Great technique. Thank you

[@draigporffor3288]

Omg yes! I wasn't sure if I'd be able to find a video specifically on this on yt! I'm having trouble with descending thirds using thumb slide for canon in D! It's a hot and miss atm so this video will hopefully help me fix it up! Thank you! :)

[@marthadahlen7237]

That is very clever! For me, the main point is that the sliding produces a different, smoother sound. This is more appropriate for some pieces, while the more staccato sound from standard fingering will be better suited to others. I am glad to know of this option, thank you!

[@NK-vj7ur]

Great, I will try this!!

[@sewsimplypretty2570]

What is your recommendation and thoughts when it comes to buying an old harp? I am looking at a 45 Year old haro right now. Thank you

[@sandragayle7866]

Josh I was just going over the fundamental exercises you did a while back for the fourth finger. You stressed the importance of not raising the fingers so high off the strings. But I notice here the second finger seems quite high. So is that ok because of how this exercise is played?

[@JoshLayne]

Yeah, for me at least I use quite a different hand position for these sliding chords compared to my regular hand position!

[@imanilove4123]

Why is it called descending thirds???