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It's never too late to learn to play the harp! And you don't need a musical background. I learned the harp as an adult, and you can do it too!

Learning to play the harp can be overwhelming, especially when you don't have a teacher nearby or can't afford lessons. It's hard to know where to start, and how to progress. Without help we can pick up bad habits that are difficult to fix, and when our progress slows down it can be really frustrating. But it doesn't have to be that way!

Here at "Learning the Harp" we are passionate about inspiring new harp players and helping you learn, because we believe it's never too late to learn to play the harp!

We release new harp videos every Thursday, so subscribe for more harp inspiration and encouragement.

"Learning the Harp" includes harp teachers Christy-Lyn Dosé (Cape Town, South Africa), and Carrie Tollett (Maryland, USA).
5 first harp pieces anyone can learn!
5:51
Месяц назад
Wild Mountain Thyme (on Celtic harp)
2:13
4 месяца назад
Air On The G String (Celtic Harp)
3:29
5 месяцев назад
Foggy Mountain View (for beginner harp)
1:34
5 месяцев назад
O Come Emmanuel (on Celtic Harp)
2:34
6 месяцев назад
In the Bleak Midwinter (on Celtic Harp)
2:45
6 месяцев назад
Mary Did You Know... on two harps!
2:37
6 месяцев назад
White Christmas but on the Harp
3:21
7 месяцев назад
The Water is Wide (on a new Harp 🤗)
2:13
7 месяцев назад
Swan Lake... on two small Harps!
2:22
8 месяцев назад
Time to Say Goodbye
2:49
9 месяцев назад
Комментарии
@cheryla9951
@cheryla9951 15 часов назад
Definitely Sonnet. It has been on my wish list for a long time.
@jennisilberstein9795
@jennisilberstein9795 16 часов назад
I'm 79 and just started!
@noracrouch8822
@noracrouch8822 День назад
I learned on a Heartland harp which doesn't lean. I'm having a hard time with the lean on my new Stoney end harp
@noracrouch8822
@noracrouch8822 День назад
It doesn't look like that harp is leaning on your shoulder. Is it standing free?
@jenborn5358
@jenborn5358 День назад
Carrie, you are such a sweet person and I love hearing from you 😊 thank you for this video! We just played pickleball the other day too - fun 😂
@Bhope07
@Bhope07 День назад
What an incredible transformation
@deedeedray5954
@deedeedray5954 День назад
It is such a beautiful piece, and you certainly di it justice.
@dyahkrismartini6144
@dyahkrismartini6144 День назад
Nice playing..nice Song . This is my favourite Song .
@catholicdoula
@catholicdoula День назад
I like the Harpsicle price.
@nurturingspiritmusic5751
@nurturingspiritmusic5751 День назад
So beautiful. Where can I find the arrangements?
@animamunde9112
@animamunde9112 День назад
Such a good video of information.
@CarolineWeharp
@CarolineWeharp 2 дня назад
Wise chat, very helpful and encouraging Carrie. Thank you
@Heather5073-hr1jw
@Heather5073-hr1jw 2 дня назад
very cool! I love it. You looked like you were having so much fun!
@balfourknight7011
@balfourknight7011 2 дня назад
Best wishes from North Carolina, USA, for you, Jonny and that beautiful baby boy!
@CelticQueen123
@CelticQueen123 2 дня назад
Sonnet wins hands down. I love mine. It has the bassiest sound of any lapharp that I’ve heard.
@klfedrau1
@klfedrau1 2 дня назад
You are purely delightful and skilled at communicating. I started less than a month ago and have learned so much from you. Playing harp has been a childhood dream. Thank you, thank you.❤
@balfourknight7011
@balfourknight7011 2 дня назад
I like the Sonnet best of all, Christy! Thanks, Balfour
@harfe8886
@harfe8886 2 дня назад
I really wanted to ask if you're athletic, Carrie... but the video answered it before me. Thanks for the tips and the insight into your life!
@Caroline-tk8ch
@Caroline-tk8ch 2 дня назад
Remy van Kesteren, a dutch hap player, is very famous and plays in a very innovative way!
@Lynnylouwho1
@Lynnylouwho1 2 дня назад
Love the Marini
@ivanholmes1863
@ivanholmes1863 2 дня назад
Ah, didactics. How one learns how one learns. My greatest enemy and friend when i learn her.
@carolbriggs5804
@carolbriggs5804 3 дня назад
Sonnet Harp. Very rich and deep tones.
@Maris-W
@Maris-W 3 дня назад
Very interesting. I like the Sonnet the best overall.
@panorama123q8123
@panorama123q8123 3 дня назад
You haven't changed your clothes for a whole year? Surely your rotten smell is smelled by aliens living on Mars.
@KimFsharpHarp
@KimFsharpHarp 3 дня назад
Guilty as Charged! Love your hair curly. And I love being a member of your harp school.
@KimFsharpHarp
@KimFsharpHarp 3 дня назад
That harp fell from heaven for her. Love Carrie and Learn the Harp classes.
@romeoandsusandial5340
@romeoandsusandial5340 3 дня назад
Pls our Glorious God heal us & hear our prayers nothing is ever impossible to you you never fail & pls give your 🌍✌️🕊🇮🇱🇮🇷🇺🇦🇷🇺 & Victory & pls stop the Virus & calamities too & I praise & t y for everything 🙏🕊❤️💕❤️🦋💓🦋🕊🙏🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🙏🕊🙏
@BarryGrueter
@BarryGrueter 3 дня назад
They are all so beautiful ✨🙏
@darleneperry9481
@darleneperry9481 3 дня назад
I also prefer the Ogden, but I do have one question. What type of strings are on the Ogden? That could make a difference...
@carolinedgrimm1518
@carolinedgrimm1518 3 дня назад
I teach accounting. It’s so important for teachers to learn new things. It keeps us connected to what students go through learning something new. It’s actually one of the big reasons I decided to learn harp. Maybe pickleball is next!
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
Yes!! That's amazing, Caroline. It's good to be reminded of what it's like to be a beginner! I definitely recommend pickleball 😄🏓
@myharpsdelight
@myharpsdelight 3 дня назад
So true Carrie!!! Make a joyful noise….❤ Right?
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
Absolutley 💚
@caliburrn1
@caliburrn1 3 дня назад
now make your husband learn a harp piece! Or an instrument that accompanies the harp nicely lol
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
Haha! I have taught him Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star on the harp 😆 he does play the Saxophone, maybe we should play more duets together 😃
@caliburrn1
@caliburrn1 3 дня назад
@@LearningtheHarp lmao yes! do a careless whisper arrangement by george michael i'm sure he'd love that!
@karissathatcher9206
@karissathatcher9206 3 дня назад
I like your point about having people with you on the journey! It's so true: you can easily get stuck in your own head when you are alone.
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
Yes! Sometimes it's hard to see the bigger picture, having others around you can be so encouraging! 🙌🏼
@ceilidhmckay9066
@ceilidhmckay9066 3 дня назад
Love Pickle Ball! The focus is not on competition but on enjoying the moment. Same as with the harp journey! Good lesson Carrie ❤
@RedHorse860
@RedHorse860 3 дня назад
Thank you for your great insights. I wrote a couple of your quotes down that I really liked. I will share them with my instructor. I’ve always loved listening to the harp and admired harpists. I play piano, but never even considered the harp. Then on a Disney Cruise one of the adult lounges had a professional harpist playing each afternoon. I went every day to watch and listen. Two years later, I just couldn’t let go of the idea of playing the harp. I found an instructor online, but lived close enough to take lessons in person. I rented a harp from her until I knew I’d stick with it. At the beginning of my harp journey I came across LTH and joined at the very beginning. Here I am 5 1/2 years later still loving it and owning 3 lever harps!
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
I'm so glad you found this encouraging! I bet having live harp music was a perfect touch to add to the atmosphere of a Disney cruise 😍 I love that you're still playing and loving it!
@organist1982
@organist1982 3 дня назад
What a neat story!
@KaysCutz
@KaysCutz 3 дня назад
Sometimes we just have to just try and havé some fun until we get to a certain level to take things more seriously that gives us the courage to push through the harder times, otherwise if things are too tough from the start we give up before we really get started. I will never be a great harpist I have two left hands so to speak but I love playing my harp and that’s good enough for me to keep at it. It’s been something I have wanted to learn for over 50 years.
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
I love your perspective on this 💚 you're so right! It's important to make sure you're enjoying the process and not take yourself too seriously :)
@meloraboyd
@meloraboyd 3 дня назад
Thanks for the reminder to think about why we started playing harp! I have always loved harp and it blesses people were ever I play.
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
It absolutely does! Such an amazing gift to those around you :)
@rumilb
@rumilb 3 дня назад
We've been playing pickleball for a long time, love that it's become popular!
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
Yes! The courts around us are always quite crowded, people really love it!
@elmostafa5665
@elmostafa5665 4 дня назад
@jennisilberstein9795
@jennisilberstein9795 4 дня назад
I do get backache in my upper back while practicing on my harp. I'm 79 and have arthritis. Any suggestions?
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
Hi there! I'm Carrie, filling in for Christy-Lyn at the moment 🤗 I struggled with back pain for years while playing so I understand what you mean! I would suggest doing some stretches before you sit down to practice to really make sure you are relaxed and have worked out any existing tension in your back and shoulders. I'd also be sure you are taking plenty of breaks as you practice! Another thing could be the height you are sitting at your harp (if you haven't already, be sure to check out this video in the series about How to Sit at Your Harp! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qARN9vzwtSc.html) I hope this helps :)
@mayastefanova2573
@mayastefanova2573 4 дня назад
Ееех, вдъхновихте следобеда ми - с усмивка и талант.... Благодаря ви!!!
@siusiu71
@siusiu71 5 дней назад
Thank you so much ❤🎉
@solar.sounds.healing
@solar.sounds.healing 5 дней назад
This is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey! :)
@mikesoule1352
@mikesoule1352 5 дней назад
I learned all these from Ms. Marion Fouse, forty years ago. I need a reminder sometimes. Thanks for the free refresher course. (I also need to practice more!)
@andrewquirey7364
@andrewquirey7364 6 дней назад
Jesus you will get a brand new one in heaven onless there's a recession or something I will probably end up with a serpent that's an early reainessance instrument the auld devil might only give you a used second hand one or a kick in the arce.
@andrewquirey7364
@andrewquirey7364 6 дней назад
Shure if you wait long enough you will get one for free in the above along with wings they will come as a package thanks for your information and be an angel.
@maryellenmusicandpoetry
@maryellenmusicandpoetry 6 дней назад
Thank you for sharing these instructional harp videos! It really is helping me learn. My father in law handcrafted a harp as a gift for my birthday! Here is a video of one of the first songs I have learned: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZeSpO62hhn8.htmlsi=cnkQ2_i1QReOhylq
@LearningtheHarp
@LearningtheHarp 3 дня назад
Hi Mary Ellen! Thank you for sharing your video, that was BEAUTIFUL! And how special that you get to play on a harp hand made by your Father in law♥️ I love it! Keep up the amazing work 😊 --Carrie, LTH Harp Teacher
@davidlona7553
@davidlona7553 7 дней назад
BEAUTIFUL RENDITION 😍
@zaalimable
@zaalimable 7 дней назад
This was really beautiful. Thank you
@elmostafa5665
@elmostafa5665 7 дней назад