What it's like to be a HARPIST

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2020
  • To all the harpists out there, this is just our daily lives!
    Fact: Harp is the superior instrument
    just kidding, all instruments are beautiful. This was just for fun lol😝
    If anyone is wondering why my hands don't match up with the sound it is because I had to overlap my playing to make it smooth since I cut the clips a lot. My apologies!!
    #harp #orchestra #classicalmusic
    follow me on instagram: / emily.mina.harp
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  • @HelenaRicci
    @HelenaRicci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Omg! Everything is so true! People interrupting at weddings, conductors cutting before you finally start playing, people asking for the price of the harp, finding out there is no harp in the orchestra repertoire... Loved it!

  • @Ribula1
    @Ribula1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oj no the harp becomes sad when it rains :c

  • @InstrumentManiac
    @InstrumentManiac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I nearly died watching the wedding part. The same thing happens with cello too 😂

  • @carap.9532
    @carap.9532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "Hey, nice guitar" how dare you! 🔥😤

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know right!!! People say that to me all the time😑😑😂

  • @shunyinwong7436
    @shunyinwong7436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    LOL the "Hey, nice Guitar!" part is so damn true. i got once asking me "Your Chinese Zither is so beautiful!" :)

  • @Neashadia
    @Neashadia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So true! Especially the tuning and people talking to me while I play. Some even ask me questions while I play and get pissed when I don´t answer. But I simply can´t have a conversation and play at the same time. My brain doesn´t work that way.

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂literally me! I can’t multitask talking and playing haha

  • @kshwo1009
    @kshwo1009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    hilarious~ 🤣
    I'm a harp beginner and I'm already experiencing some points of ur video
    Thx for making this video~

  • @haggardband
    @haggardband ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for tuning so many strings. 6 are enough for me :)

  • @estherlalonger1857
    @estherlalonger1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hilarious! I heard so many times « why don’t you play flute « I love your videos

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂 aaw thank you!!

    • @denisemayosky1955
      @denisemayosky1955 ปีที่แล้ว

      I kinda play both, but I have a little harp. It looks like a job and a half to haul the big one around. Still is a gorgeous instrument, though.

  • @SveaLuana
    @SveaLuana 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dont even get me started on the blisters after switching to a concert harp, it is so annoying :')

  • @katherineanhuynh5592
    @katherineanhuynh5592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really true and funny haha…. After many times, I reply theirs questions automatically, like a machine 😂😂
    When I move it around, everyone usually wants to help me, because they think they stronger than me. But, they give up after try it hahahah 😆

  • @braz28
    @braz28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm at my 4th year learning harp, but they put me in an ensemble of guitars, and the teacher ask me if I know where are the notes, I play for 4 year of course I know the notes! And the worst was last year, when they put me in a wind Orchestra😂🤦‍♀️

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha that’s so funny!! I’ve had friend who played in bands or wind ensembles haha!!

  • @annlicano3416
    @annlicano3416 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolute truth...

  • @rondelby2482
    @rondelby2482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have (built) a small harp of 26 strings and its very very rare for a string to break. Also I can sit my harp away for long periods of time and it still keeps tune....

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My smaller harp also stays in tune very well!! Such a blessing haha

  • @atlegangmakgakga9
    @atlegangmakgakga9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man I wish I had one of these.🥺❤🙏

  • @amyims
    @amyims 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hah, so true, all of it!

  • @Quitelifefor.I
    @Quitelifefor.I ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank god violin is easy to pack and move around (I’m a person who HATES packing large items)

  • @sethnakht12
    @sethnakht12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Lol i can relate , specially the "shotgun" sound of a string breaking in the middle of the night 😱🤯 it happened to me lol

  • @robertowarren7007
    @robertowarren7007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hysterical! 😆 🤣

  • @chamarystigers8731
    @chamarystigers8731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your video actually showing with harp vary funny and cute 🌸🌷🎼🎼🎼

  • @g.e.4571
    @g.e.4571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really love your videos🙈🥰 i wanna play the harp too but I don’t want my mother to buy me an expensive harp… especially because I also play the violin and the piano…but I can’t stop thinking about playing the harp. It’s such a beautiful instrument!

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw thank you!!! and I hope one day you will get to play the harp

    • @g.e.4571
      @g.e.4571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I actually got one today and I really hope I stay on it and dont stop playing

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@g.e.4571 Aah so exciting!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @fd9987
    @fd9987 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Haha! What a hoot! Try having a cat, they love harp strings!

  • @kutekukolka
    @kutekukolka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    me: yeah im majoring in harp
    "harp? is that an organization acronym?"
    very relatable! great video (you play beautifully)!

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂😂 and thank youu

  • @juliadove1006
    @juliadove1006 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😝🤣😂👍👍 So True.

  • @kristinewarmhold
    @kristinewarmhold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yayyyy, laughed so hard, you really got all points 🥴🥴🥴🥴🤪🤪🤪🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗👏👏👏🦋🌸🦋💫❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aaaw thank youuu😆❤️❤️

    • @kristinewarmhold
      @kristinewarmhold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-yw2tm4tt7q ❤️❤️❤️

  • @marygreenwood-up8bt
    @marygreenwood-up8bt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is great!

  • @koa3755
    @koa3755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can definitely relate to all of this! XD

  • @michelevalcanover-ochner2436
    @michelevalcanover-ochner2436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤩

  • @jacquelinetouchie9218
    @jacquelinetouchie9218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was hillarious! Thank you

  • @michaelahrstkova6348
    @michaelahrstkova6348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So funny! Love your videos. :)

  • @riananthony
    @riananthony 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hilarious and true!

  • @katfitness2701
    @katfitness2701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nailed it! And my dogs love Pupperoni treats too!

  • @dennisbrauer3322
    @dennisbrauer3322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm 66 years old, I have always wanted to learn to play a pedal harp. Now that I'm retired and lots of free time on thinking about trying to learn, but am I to old to try.

    • @denisemayosky1955
      @denisemayosky1955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never too old! I just wish I had a place where I could have one, cuz I'd love to learn!

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed! Never too old! And there are so many types of harp so I highly recommend trying it out!! You wont regret it!

    • @jeannieb.
      @jeannieb. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree! You won't regret it. There are many different sizes and types of harps you can buy with huge differences in price ranges! You don't have to buy a huge pedal harp that costs the price of a car to learn the harp! I rented-to-own a Dusty Strings Ravenna 34 from Vermont Violins (very reasonable and great people). I did research and found this was a great beginner harp that could be used for a lifetime with a great sound! I also found Christy Lynn's "Learning the Harp" online course that has been SO much fun! I don't know if I'll ever do gigs or any of that fancy stuff, but learning the harp is so pleasurable. It's so worth it, and I'm 60 years old!! Never to late! ❤

  • @candellina6
    @candellina6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a lengend

  • @KEGS211
    @KEGS211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    only u can hear me summoner

  • @saraaskarzadeh2389
    @saraaskarzadeh2389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So true 😂😂😂😂😂😂 thank u so much

  • @shaquoya
    @shaquoya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed this video lol

  • @midnightwave8577
    @midnightwave8577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    whoa this is so underrated

  • @nanday100
    @nanday100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahahaha! Love this.

  • @buddy8111
    @buddy8111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So true lol

  • @strawberriesandcandy
    @strawberriesandcandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    And I chose this instrument of my own free will? What was I smoking?

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂

    • @denisemayosky1955
      @denisemayosky1955 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Especially when you finally get it all tuned up, something happens like a change in weather or - as the joke goes - someone opens a door, and suddenly it's all out of tune again!😫

  • @Haneulala
    @Haneulala 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m dead I’m dead I’m dead I’m dead again🤣🤣🤣

  • @3th3rial71
    @3th3rial71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    IT WAS THE RAIN FOR ME LMBO

  • @sabrinarucker1663
    @sabrinarucker1663 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your video! How did you get involved with doing gigs? Would you be able to do a video on that?

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I usually got gigs by word of mouth! Friends of mine would recommend me to others^^ but I can for sure make a video on that!

  • @christien6230
    @christien6230 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Got my first 26 string harpsicle till I can get a harp and tuning this is a pain lmao 26 strings to tun individually but I like it way better than the violin

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tuning can be a pain but that is awesome!! Have fun with the harp!!

  • @jacksonsthumb
    @jacksonsthumb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a time served double bass player, I can safely say that transporting my mid 19th century instrument around doesn't even come close! Strings rarely break and if I'm on a jazz gig I don't even need to tune them! (only joking, I'm a stickler for tuning) Thank you for making us laugh!

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰

    • @jacksonsthumb
      @jacksonsthumb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-yw2tm4tt7q Did I tell you about the night I missed the train home and had to sleep in the bass gig bag at the station? Harp players have done this successfully but I could only get one leg in.

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacksonsthumb LOL!!!😂😂😂 harp covers are very comfy hahaaa

  • @howdyclowdy
    @howdyclowdy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yepp so true lol

  • @Juraberg
    @Juraberg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny and interesting ! 😎

  • @yahuchanonyakov
    @yahuchanonyakov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    But they are so beautiful sounding....even if they are a high- maintenance instrument.....

  • @simonw1646
    @simonw1646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, loved you video! Was wondering if my spare room is ok for using say a concert harp? it's empty and 6 feet by 6 feet. Hope you can help!

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it should be okay! I used to live in a small apartment so I usually kept my harp tucked away and then pulled it out for when I practiced. It was a bit of a hassle taking it out and stuff but you gotta do what you gotta do when you dont have the space ahah

  • @LaWendellyn777
    @LaWendellyn777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha 😄 🤣

  • @AP-pm9qy
    @AP-pm9qy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In all seriousness is it possible to move the harp up and down the stairs by yourself or do you get help? Also how would you take it on a plane?

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha yeah I need help when I move it up stairs! But going down, I can do myself😉 I have never taken it on a plane! But based on why I’ve read online, you just put it in a giant box and fly it like that! I think😂😂

    • @midnightwave8577
      @midnightwave8577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-yw2tm4tt7q some bass person got their bass destroyed by person yeeting it off plane tho

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnightwave8577 🤯🤯😶

  • @trishapaytasdaughter8602
    @trishapaytasdaughter8602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    do you still use the lever harp?

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah but I practice more with the pedal😆

  • @lillyy369
    @lillyy369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just curious what do you use to edit?

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      itsyurdvd i used FinalCutPro. My sister has it so I used it😂

    • @lillyy369
      @lillyy369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MINA 미나 ahh ok. a lot of people say it’s good. i’ll definitely check it out. thank you!

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      itsyurdvd no problem!

  • @mozzarellacheesecake
    @mozzarellacheesecake ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the piece played at the very beginning of the video?

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The intro? That is La Source by Zabel!

  • @christians_harp
    @christians_harp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate replacing a string 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @carmenfreeman693
    @carmenfreeman693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is funny and true...its not glamorous....lolol

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @carmenfreeman693
      @carmenfreeman693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-yw2tm4tt7q Also, I play the flute a little and yes like all instruments its beautiful and portable. However, like all instruments it has its limitations. It doesn't have a drone flute that you can use in any key and you can only play treble clef notes...the harp you can add the rhythm and harmony that some people need to hear with a melody for the song/piece it doesn't sound 'right.' Plus its a wind instrument and to play well you need to master circular breathing...which I have not..
      .....kuddos to the flutists who have achieved this great accomplishment. 👏👏👏👏
      For a portable harp I bought a rees 33 string harp and placed pedal harp gut strings in middle C area....I am content for now.

    • @user-yw2tm4tt7q
      @user-yw2tm4tt7q  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carmenfreeman693 my sister played the flute! That’s so cool!! And also super cool that you got a harp!😆😆

    • @carmenfreeman693
      @carmenfreeman693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-yw2tm4tt7q thank you so much. 🙏 😊

    • @carmenfreeman693
      @carmenfreeman693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-yw2tm4tt7q there is nothing like a pedal harp made of Sitka spruce from the mid west. Heartland harps has a carbonfiber 47 string gut/nylon pedal harp which is only 34 pounds...it sounds pleasant according to a TH-cam video. Also, you don't have to worry about heat, cold or humidity. I would like to play it see how it sounds next to a L&H 47 string harp. 😊 Happy Harping. 🎶

  • @nycgingercat
    @nycgingercat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tuning! lol.