Harp teaching-This book contains all the studies and exercises from Trinity College London Harp exams from 2013 for Initial to Grade 8.

Célèbres Études pour la harpe-Australian born Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (1789-1856) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a career as a harpist and composer. His Celebrated Studies for Harp 40 Easy Studies is well-informed and essential to progression on the instrument. The second volume comprises 40 easy exercises which focus on fingering countermelodies rhythms intervals chords articulation phrasing chromaticism dynamics and performance directions among other musical aspects. Celebrated Studies for Harp by Nicolas-Charles Bochsa is essential to accompany all Harp studies.

Australian born Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (1789-1856) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a career as a harpist and composer. His Celebrated Studies for Harp is well-informed and essential to progression on the instrument. The first suite comprises twenty studies which focus on fingering countermelodies rhythms intervals chords articulation phrasing chromaticism dynamics and performance directions among other musical aspects. Celebrated Studies for Harp by Nicolas-Charles Bochsa is essential to accompany all advanced Harp studies.

With few studies in existence for the Harp Henriette Reiné's Complete Method of the Harp fills a large gap. Comprising two volumes the first addresses the fudamentals of technique. Renié (1875-1956) was a deeply religious woman who lived in poverty for much of her life. She was a highly accomplished harpist and composer yet she had little triumph due to success being socially unacceptable for women at the time. Reiné's Complete Method of the Harp was written during WWII and remains widely used to this day. Aspects of technique covered in the first volume include pedalling fingering chords scales harmonics arpeggios intervals hand placement and glissandos among other elements. Moreover a helpfully labelled diagram of the Harp is included. Renié's Complete Method of the Harp is an essential accompaniment to all Harp studies.

with the addition of 65 easy and progressive little studies by Ettore Pozzoli-With clarity of style concepts and exercises this work illustrates the sharp mind and lengthy teaching experience of Maria Grossi. After introducing all the technical capabilities of the instrument the exercises develop the proper position of the hand. Exposed in this progressive manner the student will gradually overcome the subsequent difficulties and will master in a short time the various demands of harp technique while producing a clear bright sound favoring a full sonority and sweet tone. The small studies by Ettore Pozzoli were written specifically for this work and they cultivate the technique in a logical manner while making studying enjoyable.

Mel Bay's Easiest Blues Harp Book is the ideal way to get started playing today's blues harmonica styles. First you will learn the basic techniques needed to play blues harp such as lip blocking single tone bending the slide tremblo and vibrato. Then you'll play riffs blues harp solos and blues rhythm chord studies--all on the C harmonica.

Pour Harpe-Having little in the way of study books existing for the Harp Edmond Larivière's Exercices et Études for Harp fills a huge gap. With clear progression through the studies and exercises Larivière's book is essential to all aspiring harpists. As a professional musician of the Romantic era himself Larivière compiles this book with much experience and expertise. Progressing from articulation and four-finger exercises to the technically demanding final exercise Exercices et Études for Harp will enable performers of the instrument to advance significantly.

Ibert's Six Pieces for Harp were published in 1917 shortly after the composer's graduation from the Paris Conservatoire. He was a successful composer writing for a variety of instruments including the Harp such as his Six Pieces. Despite his studies being interrupted by WWI Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) won the Grand Prix de Rome on his first attempt proving his ability from a young age. Ibert enjoyed tackling all styles and form of modernity with equal success. His Six Pieces for Harp display frequent changes of tempo time signature and key signature as well as the use of complexrhythms and varied articulation. The Six Pieces have a continuous romantic theme set near water; 1. Morning on the water 2. Scherzetto 3. Boat in the evening 4. Ballad 5. Reflections in the water and 6. Fantasy. Ibert's Six Pieces are evocative and creative suitable for all intermediate- to advanced-level harpists.

Ank Van Campen???s Tutor for The Celtic Harp is an attempt to benefit both children and adults. Whilst minimising the inevitable accessibility issues. It is a detailed approach to playing this evocative traditional instrumentwith studies fragments of melodies and exercises all guiding you in the right direction. There are also several sections for ensemble or group sessions with suggestions and ideas for discussion and practical work.