Jerry and Matt have thought about how they learned musical instruments as youngsters, and they realized that what they focused on was learning a few chords to accompany their singing of familiar songs. They realized that learning to play along with easy tunes they already knew and liked was more successful (and more fun) than … Continue reading Two Chord Songs in the Key of C
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Purchasing a Harp | Harp 101
In this article we’ll go over a number of things to look for when purchasing a harp: type of harp, size of harp, number of strings on the harp, sharping levers, spring spacing, type of wood, and harp tone. What you need to know about purchasing a harp Q: I am considering becoming a harp … Continue reading Purchasing a Harp | Harp 101
11 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Harp Playing
We asked our local harp teachers to provide some tips for getting the most out of your harp playing. We hope these will inspire you to practice this week! 1. Practice with each hand separate. Practice a measure at a time right hand alone then left hand alone then put together, then move to the next … Continue reading 11 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Harp Playing
Sizing Up a Harp
Jerry Brown interviews harp maker Glen Cuthbertson about his background as a piano technician and how that has influenced his harp-making philosophy. Pictures and a sound sample can be found at the end of the article. Jerry Brown: I’ve not thought about this before meeting you, but it seems to me that most folk-harp makers … Continue reading Sizing Up a Harp
Naming a Harp: Naming Rights and Wrongs
Article submitted to the FHJ by Jerry Brown Have you named your harp yet, or does that sound like a silly notion to you? I’ve been known to roll my eyes when people brought in a harp for regulation or repairs and introduced me to their instrument by first name. “Here’s my Desiree – she … Continue reading Naming a Harp: Naming Rights and Wrongs
Kaizen > Entropy
Jacob, our new owner, has begun to put the concept of Kaizen into practice at Musicmakers. Kaizen is a Japanese term that means “change for better”, although, in business applications, it has come to mean “continuous improvement”. In practice, it means that every employee is encouraged to find and suggest improvements in all aspects of … Continue reading Kaizen > Entropy
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Alternative Tuning for Reverie Harp – Lullaby Tuning
By using the alternative tuning for Reverie Harp called “Lullaby Tuning”, you can accompany yourself as you sing. A respected Music Therapist, David Melbye offers an excellent video demonstration and many tips about how he makes use of the Lullaby Tuning. Download the Lullaby Tuning Chart Get the Lullaby Tuning Songbook Considering purchasing a Reverie … Continue reading Alternative Tuning for Reverie Harp – Lullaby Tuning
New Years
New Years It’s January once again And as I write to you, my friend, I ponder how to separate Each beginning from an end. “You can’t have one without the other”, So says my wise and kindly Mother. Her wisdom holds but still I wonder If they aren’t two but one another? Is life a … Continue reading New Years