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Is
the Harp
difficult to learn to play? No! The harp is one of the most encouraging instruments you could ever learn; for one thing you will make a beautiful sound from the beginning. You have to learn the hand positions to be comfortable playing; after that, whether you are learning to play 'by ear' or from music, you will build up your skill with practice. The music looks like piano music (something for each hand to do). As with any instrument you will find it simple at first, and getting a bit more complicated as you progress. One of the most appealing aspects of the harp is that you set it into the key of the piece you wish to play. This is achieved by arranging either the 'semi-tone levers' on a non-pedal harp, or the pedals on a pedal harp. See Types of Harp. So, as you play, you don't have to worry about flats and sharps to start with. Most important even the simplest of tunes sounds good on a harp, so you will have fun from the first, and be a pleasure for your family. |
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