Q&A | Everything Harp!

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The music selections in the background are my own recordings:
Bach-Grandjany "Presto" from Violin Sonata No. 1
Bach-Grandjany "Fugue" from Violin Sonata No. 1
CPE Bach Sonata for Harp in G Major - Adagio un poco
Pescetti's Sonata in C minor
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romantically, or just admiration/generally?

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[@thelipstickgal]

I knew you were going to say "Flight of the Bumble Bee" for the last question. I spent 14 years taking lessons. I started as a 10-year-old, and loved it. I had an amazing teacher who was so patient and kind. She helped me fall in love with harp and music in general. I don't play very often now, but watching your content has made me want to sit down at my Salvi Diana again. Thanks!

[@teamrosemary]

This was really interesting. I'm a percussionist, mostly drummer these days, but majored in music education 20 years ago. I enjoyed hearing about the idiosyncrasies of the harp and the performer. I've often wondered some of these things. I've actually only spoken to a harpist once in my life. Also enjoyed the story at the end about the guy getting poked. I've played a lot of marimba, vibraphone, etc. but the layout and general tuning of the harp has always eluded me. Thanks for popularizing this instrument. I follow you on Instagram and really enjoy your song choices and your kindness to your audience. For such a pro player you have a very approachable personality that certainly helps non-musicians or hobbyists feel ok asking you questions. I'll suggest it there as well, but I'd love to hear you play a song by Radiohead called Fade Out (Street Spirit). I think it would fit well on the harp.

[@HarpistKT]

Thank you for your beautiful and kind comment! I loved reading this! I am happy to hear that my personality of approachable-ness shines through :) thanks for following along!

[@jacqueline1598]

This is great. Thank you, KT! 🌞

[@jacqueline1598]

...And I watched the whole thing in one shot! 😁

[@thomasvlaskampiii6850]

I've asked so many youtubers questions for their Q&As and you're the first person that has even answered in a video. There are several musicians that I've met over the years who are of the opinion of "I don't have time for love! I've got my music!" So anyway, thank you for answering my question!

[@rileybolling761]

Heck yeah. The harp seems to have a ridiculous sound range. It’s crazy how many unique sounds you can make. The harp can sound like so many other instruments and I love it’s versatility. You picked an amazing instrument!

[@elfagottist]

I have some you can answer in another video: 1. What do you like to listen to in your downtime? 2. What's your favorite major work for harp? 3. What's your favorite work for harp that you think most people don't know about? 4. Debussy or Ravel? Also I'm working on the Debussy Danses, which I am obsessed with, and do you have a recording of playing it? And if not you should make one please and thank you

[@HarpistKT]

Thank you!! I do have the Debussy Danses! There are some older recordings, scroll way back near the beginning on my channel :)

[@Nodim1er]

Yep Kristan, made it to the end, and thank you very much for all those nice and wholesome answers.

[@christinal2226]

Made it to the end. Interesting answers! Even to crazy questions. Thanks!

[@mqpfix]

I love this Q&A i am so interested in music from an enjoyment position. I mess about with Ukes and guitars but haven’t become a master like my Nephew, Alex McMurray. Thank you so much for your performances and teaching about the Harp and it’s details.

[@WaitingForJerm]

So what I'm hearing is..."Theme from Night Court (stinky jazz face optional)" is still on the table. But for real, I took one semester of harp in college, because I wanted to take all the music classes I could that didn't require me to own the instrument (piano, voice, and...harp?). And I loved it. I practiced three hours a day. I didn't realize that dudes were even allowed to play the harp, and they told me that if I had started as a freshman (and not a senior), I could have kept going. Love the channel.

[@ThatPaintingLass]

Flight of the bumblebee! That brings me back. I only played music for 5 years because painting is my passion. I played the flute and finally felt like I figured it out once I could play flight of the bumblebee. After no longer playing at school for a while I would bring out my flute and try to play just that song because I loved it so much and scales are great for practice anyway but without practicing regularly eventually I just couldn’t move that fast. It still feels good knowing that I could when I was a teen.

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

Thank you for answering my question. I appreciate it very much. And yes I watched the whole video!

[@Kaleira]

Love the Q&A! You can really learn alot from watching your videos, I appreciate the effort you put into them! 👏

[@loharchan]

It’s my 1st year learning the harp , I wish I can be pro like you after 25 years 🥰 harp is such a beautiful instrument, let’s spread the harp love 💕🥰❤️

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Great content I discovered your Chanel recently and think you are extremely talented Keep it up!

[@jihad1251]

A tip for people who want to start harp then move to pedal harp: You can get single action pedal harps, which work similarly to lever harps and have the same price range What this does is that it allows you to get used to the pedals right off the bat Hope it helps!

[@deirdremorris1170]

I really enjoyed this video, and yes watched it all! I love your music, you're amazingly talented! So therapeutic listening to your pieces. My kids also love to listen to and watch you play!

[@wiresnbrackets88]

I watched all the way through ❤ love your work! Thank you for taking the time to answer all the questions!

[@eannemarieweber5285]

Love your video!!! Watched all of it and on the the next q&a you have!!!

[@curtisshartley77]

I made it all the way because you’re just so open and natural in your sharing. Very informative. Plus, I love your music!

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El pajaro campana. De Chile, Santiago. Un abrazo y un gran beso a tus manos....

[@ARSciandra]

great q&a, ty.

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Wow! I'm a fan!!

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Incredible talent! 👍

[@burtmurry1690]

Watched the whole q&a. You are an entertaining person. Don’t worry about the length of your videos. This video did not feel long or drawn out.

[@GlazzedDonut]

Hi I have seen a few shorts of you playing and you are phenomenal I especially like the Zelda music that you play thank you for your KZbin channel and your amazing harp skills

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Good!

[@tiffanym1108]

I'm so glad to be here! Found you on fb reels! Edit wait! Did you do synthesis? I am so jealous! I would love to meet Amy Lee!

[@christopherbaumgartner6589]

I watched your whole Q&A. Very interesting.

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Youre beatiful - James Blunt

[@mitchweiner]

You’ve been playing harp for 25 years? You look 25 years old!

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Hi there! I just found this channel. You're great! 🙂

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[@malinf6654]

I made it to the end 😊 Although I did it in two sessions. 😋 Thank you for answering all those questions. 💕

[@PvcPringles]

sooo TEKNIKALLY i could do handles harp concerto on clarinet with like a bass clarinet and regular Bb clarinet (also bass clarinet also in Bb same with tenor saxophone)

[@wibblywotsits]

First off "I made it this far!" Enjoyed the question an' answers. I *love* the 'showcasing different styles'. Example - the Scala Brothers Choir? All girls choir singing... Metallica and modern songs. I very much enjoyed your covers and hope you do more :)

[@scottfolsom196]

I’m just so sad that I’m so moved and you’re so taken but bless your heart bless your heart for the aren’t you were producing it’s very very touching to all

[@SelkeaRambles]

I'm sorry, you've played with Evanescence?! 🤩 I'd love hear you play Swimming Home!!

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You should try to play at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Stunning open air venue overlooking the sea. It would be so magical to play there

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Wow

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❤

[@electronbeam]

Watched the whole thing.

[@forku-kun]

nice

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I saw the whole video

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Pog! I love your content and you seem like a cool person it's nice to learn more about you!

[@elisanunez8410]

Hello! I also play the harp

[@carringtonpilon1310]

Not ONLY did I make it to the end of the video BUT I watched it at midnight, after a super busy night working at a restaurant, and I don’t even play harp (clarinet, 16 years).

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

I don't play harp either but I think it's super beautiful! Plus I really like hearing artists and musicians describe their creative processes!

[@davidholden4543]

Glad i found your channel. Youre an inspiration for me ❤ merry Christmas PS: Check out Flight of the Bumblebee by Alexander Dimitriev played on accordion. That’s my first instrument but i get dizzy watching his fingers haha.

[@skiingharpist3147]

I made it to the end!! Great stuff! (Having played next to a certain percussion section for years, they thought it was funny to pass gas …) The humor was lost when they wore tuxes and smelled like tacos!

[@JoeKyser]

Harps up

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Due HELL MARCH 3 from C&C: RED ALERT 3 😁

[@joystical1193]

Love your channel! Can you play "A sweet Smile" from Genshin Impact

[@Herr_Scheissemann]

Passing gas is perfectly natural. I've been in church choir for several years. All those years I've learned to clench my butt tight and to let off at only the perfect timing.. XDDD

[@hocksue]

Did a string break when you were performing? If so, what did you do? Did you stop in middle of performing?

[@ianegelera4972]

Can you do a cover of Dancing in the moonlight by Toploader? I think it will be good with Lyre.

[@funwithoutpants]

Have you tried playing any metal music on the harp to see how it sounds? Is there any kind of palm muting on a harp? I'm curious about how many (and which) guitar techniques also work (and/or used) while playing a harp.

[@HarpistKT]

I have played some metallica! I have a full cover of Nothing Else Matters on my channel, and some reels of other metal music! :)

[@bonebibleviper]

Struggling on what some of the words meant ❤

[@manuelrobertochinchongonza6627]

El condor pasa???

[@user-nv4ky8pd1x]

Kristan is any of your subscribers plays the harp I am also a harpist but I am not 12 I am 9 i started harp when I was 8

[@meghandejarnette4986]

What is your dream pedal harp if money wasn’t a factor.

[@HarpistKT]

I don't really have one. I like the pedal harp I have now! 😊

[@Zahri8Alang]

*Kristan saying "If I have a wedding to attend to" Me: What the? How many wedding have ya attended as a professional harpist?

[@HarpistKT]

Harpists get hired quite often to perform at weddings. I have done quite a few! 😊 especially in summer, harpists sometimes get booked up every weekend!

[@Zahri8Alang]

@@HarpistKT Cool! Though I wonder about the acoustics though, harps and pretty big and many weddings are oftentimes outdoors, yes?

[@MarkLumsley]

"I play 10 instruments btw" - odd flex but okay haha :s

[@chehsin]

wait.. McGill in Mtl??

[@HarpistKT]

Yes montreal!

[@chehsin]

@@HarpistKT will you and Naomi SV do a collab?

[@RRED2]

Hi Kristan I’ve always loved the Harp the sound is very different to any other instrument and you play it so eloquently. Thanks you for your input 😅😂😅

[@quintdotcom]

As someone practicing harp w/o a teacher, I could watch this for hours. I do think you might've benefitted from breaking this up into 3 or 4 separate parts. One somewhat long video makes me feel like this is it and you're not going to do this again. And that would be sad. Please don't be sad

[@HarpistKT]

Haha please don't be sad! This is definitely not "it" 🥰 i feel like there were many other questions and things not talked about! I can definitely make another Q&A or another type of teaching video later!

[@quintdotcom]

@@HarpistKT Yes, please to both!

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[@AutoPilate]

I know I’m late to the game, but have you played Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols? I just think that you could play the heck out of “This Little Babe” and “Balulalow”. Maybe next Xmas. 🫰🏽

[@RichardRasbach]

You’re very cute 💜