Christy Lynn gave me the confidence to tune my own harp :) My harp arrived out of tune and I was afraid I would break the strings, but with Christy-Lynn's easy to follow instructions I tuned it! Thank you for these great videos!
Exactly as My Mom showed me. I watched for a refresh. I am new to the harp and just acquired my very first harp from my Mother. She started learning a few years ago and she has come a long way. I play guitars from bass guitar to extended ranged to baritone guitars. I play in all styles on electric and acoustic from folk to classical. Learning the harp now is so fulfilling to me. I absolutely love it. My wife is even getting her hands on the harp and it sounds so beautiful. Guitar is a difficult instrument to play and I have had years of practice to develop muscle memory on many instruments. I feel this is very intuitive for me and I just have to watch my time as I could play this all day and night and forget what day it is lol. Thanks for the great and helpful video.
Thank you CL and Nicole. I was going daft as I had been advised (in the beginning) to tune A, B, E flats and so I was lifting those three every time. What a mess! But hey this is very helpful and I had not seen this video to begin with. Thank you so much both of you.
Margherita I am so glad that it's been helpful and that we could direct you here!🎉😊. Hopefully much more sooth sailing from here on out. xx Nicole, LTH Team Member
This was fantastic! Thank you! I so appreciate your clear explanation of what you were doing. I tuned from ?.. to C, yesterday, twice. And, today, again twice. I have chosen to tune to 444 hz, sometimes called the key of David. And, I will tune to 528hz when I learn how to do that. So far, I haven’t found a tuning device that will go above 466 hz. Will Solfeggio frequencies come up in your teaching?
Hi Christy ! I just bought my first lap harp (12 strings), but I can't find anywhere which cord corresponds to which key ? What's the order? from the front to the back for example? Mine goes blue - white white white - red - white white - blue - white white white - red ^^ I hope I'm clear enough ! Loooove your channel, it's tough to find much on harps, it's a very niche field I found out ! Thanks !! Cheers from Ireland !
Hi Addy! Congratulations on your first harp, that’s super exciting!! I know exactly what you’re asking, and I have a video about it 😃👍🏻 It’s called “Harp strings: what are the notes”. That should answer your question! And while you’re at it, I think the other videos in that series will help you too ❤️ Have fun getting to know your new baby!!
@@LearningtheHarp ah perfect ! Sorry I didn't take the time to really go through your video bank haha ^^ Buying this it really feels like I've recollected a piece of my soul ! So grateful for your channel ! Bless
Should I return my harp?? I tuned my harp into c major and made sure my levers were all down but when I bring it up to make my notes sharps they are not in tune :(
That means that your levers need to be regulated (adjusted so that they do a proper half step). You can phone the harp maker or harp shop to find out whether you can do it yourself or get it done by a professional 😊
Hi Christy, so I have a 19 string harp and when I flip my levers up the F string for instance with become G flat and then G string will become A flat should I be adjusting the pegs above the levers to change the key or will I need to unscrew the lever entirely and adjust its height on the frame to change the pitch?
Hi Chloe, great question! G flat and F sharp are the same note, so it’s not a problem with your harp, it’s just the way your tuner displays the names of the notes 😊
The lever harp has a lever on each string and when you engage the lever with your left hand, it just makes that particular string higher by one half step. A pedal harp has 7 pedals and you use your feet. When you change the B pedal for example, it makes ALL the B strings go up by one half step. Pedals have 3 positions (for flat, natural and sharp) but levers only have 2 positions, so on a lever harp you can’t play in every key. On a pedal harp you can do accidentals or modulations within a piece using your feet, whereas with a lever harp you have to use your hand and it takes longer because you have to change every string one by one.
Hey Chester - it's a pleasure! Perhaps you could pop us an email on hello@learningtheharp.com and let us know which part you're struggling with, we'd be happy to help! xx Nicole, LTH Team Member
Omgosh you talk alot and by the 4th string u dont even say what note it is. My harp was not In E it was not in tune how can anyone match ur tuning with u rattling on about stuff that at this very moment matters not. I am sorry but say the note stop talking so we can hear it. Say the next rinse and repeat.
Christy Lynn gave me the confidence to tune my own harp :) My harp arrived out of tune and I was afraid I would break the strings, but with Christy-Lynn's easy to follow instructions I tuned it! Thank you for these great videos!
2:10 Stay TUNED
That was a good one
Exactly as My Mom showed me. I watched for a refresh. I am new to the harp and just acquired my very first harp from my Mother. She started learning a few years ago and she has come a long way. I play guitars from bass guitar to extended ranged to baritone guitars. I play in all styles on electric and acoustic from folk to classical. Learning the harp now is so fulfilling to me. I absolutely love it. My wife is even getting her hands on the harp and it sounds so beautiful. Guitar is a difficult instrument to play and I have had years of practice to develop muscle memory on many instruments. I feel this is very intuitive for me and I just have to watch my time as I could play this all day and night and forget what day it is lol. Thanks for the great and helpful video.
your channel is very good for learning English
Oh, that’s a surprise! How do you use my channel to learn English?
@@LearningtheHarp you speak English is very clear and pronunciation is very good, your lovely voice and mood let's me relax
Wonderful! I’m glad to help 😊
Yes she speaks perfectly good English. I am in the southern states of USA. My accent is more like the deep south USA area.
Thank you, Christy-Lyn. I finally understand what that tiny "b looking thing" next to a note means. I have finally tuned my harp to C major. XO
Thank you CL and Nicole. I was going daft as I had been advised (in the beginning) to tune A, B, E flats and so I was lifting those three every time. What a mess! But hey this is very helpful and I had not seen this video to begin with. Thank you so much both of you.
Margherita I am so glad that it's been helpful and that we could direct you here!🎉😊. Hopefully much more sooth sailing from here on out.
xx Nicole, LTH Team Member
Thank you!
Thank you for the intro! This is very helpful.
This was fantastic! Thank you! I so appreciate your clear explanation of what you were doing. I tuned from ?.. to C, yesterday, twice. And, today, again twice. I have chosen to tune to 444 hz, sometimes called the key of David. And, I will tune to 528hz when I learn how to do that. So far, I haven’t found a tuning device that will go above 466 hz. Will Solfeggio frequencies come up in your teaching?
Well done Christy-Lyn.
Is tuning the autoharp similar to tuning the harp?
If you would turn the harp around so we could see the levers it would help !!!
Can’t find free handout? Can you send to me via my membership in learning the harp/
Please email Glenda at hello@learningtheharp.com and she will help you 😊💕
i have a 22 strings one and i'm still struggling after watching, i don't completely understand what note/letter should every string be
Perhaps you need to first watch my video called “harp strings: what are the notes?” 😊
thank you so much for your help! i managed after all
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Hi Christy ! I just bought my first lap harp (12 strings), but I can't find anywhere which cord corresponds to which key ? What's the order? from the front to the back for example? Mine goes blue - white white white - red - white white - blue - white white white - red ^^
I hope I'm clear enough ! Loooove your channel, it's tough to find much on harps, it's a very niche field I found out ! Thanks !! Cheers from Ireland !
Hi Addy! Congratulations on your first harp, that’s super exciting!! I know exactly what you’re asking, and I have a video about it 😃👍🏻 It’s called “Harp strings: what are the notes”. That should answer your question! And while you’re at it, I think the other videos in that series will help you too ❤️ Have fun getting to know your new baby!!
@@LearningtheHarp ah perfect ! Sorry I didn't take the time to really go through your video bank haha ^^ Buying this it really feels like I've recollected a piece of my soul ! So grateful for your channel ! Bless
Should I return my harp?? I tuned my harp into c major and made sure my levers were all down but when I bring it up to make my notes sharps they are not in tune :(
That means that your levers need to be regulated (adjusted so that they do a proper half step). You can phone the harp maker or harp shop to find out whether you can do it yourself or get it done by a professional 😊
Hi Christy, so I have a 19 string harp and when I flip my levers up the F string for instance with become G flat and then G string will become A flat should I be adjusting the pegs above the levers to change the key or will I need to unscrew the lever entirely and adjust its height on the frame to change the pitch?
Hi Chloe, great question! G flat and F sharp are the same note, so it’s not a problem with your harp, it’s just the way your tuner displays the names of the notes 😊
So what is the difference between the lever harp and a pedal harp?
The lever harp has a lever on each string and when you engage the lever with your left hand, it just makes that particular string higher by one half step. A pedal harp has 7 pedals and you use your feet. When you change the B pedal for example, it makes ALL the B strings go up by one half step. Pedals have 3 positions (for flat, natural and sharp) but levers only have 2 positions, so on a lever harp you can’t play in every key. On a pedal harp you can do accidentals or modulations within a piece using your feet, whereas with a lever harp you have to use your hand and it takes longer because you have to change every string one by one.
@@LearningtheHarp Wait. Pedal harps can go both sharp *or* flat? Not just sharp?
Thanks but still can not do it.
Hey Chester - it's a pleasure! Perhaps you could pop us an email on hello@learningtheharp.com and let us know which part you're struggling with, we'd be happy to help! xx Nicole, LTH Team Member
Why would you do this video when we can't see a thing you are doing???
Omgosh you talk alot and by the 4th string u dont even say what note it is.
My harp was not In E it was not in tune how can anyone match ur tuning with u rattling on about stuff that at this very moment matters not. I am sorry but say the note stop talking so we can hear it. Say the next rinse and repeat.
You're quite impatient. She is being very simple.
On Another note. . Your music sounds great. I loved the video!