[MusicTlk] learning to play harp

[Jessica Raichle]

Hi Eden:
     I do play harp and I am totally blind.  If at all possible, I would 
highly recommend a teacher as the hand positioning is very specific to the 
harp and no other instrument that I can think of.  As Ella said, unless 
you're doing glissandos, you do pluck the strings with your fingers.  Don't 
be afraid to mess around; one nice thing about the harp is it is pretty 
difficult to "sound bad"!!! Depending on how much time you spend, you will 
get caluses, but I've never had them interfere with reading Braille; start 
out very small and the caluses won't be as bad.  If you have any other 
questions, email me at
jdraichle at gmail.com

Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Jessica



-----Original Message----- 
From: Ella Yu via MusicTlk
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:34 AM
To: Music Talk Mailing List for Blind Musicians
Cc: Ella Yu
Subject: Re: [MusicTlk] learning to play harp

I don't think you need a lot of strength.  The amount needed
depends on how loudly you need to play.  To get an adequate
sound, not much is needed.

----- Original Message -----
From: Eden via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org
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Date sent: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 06:30:36 -0800
Subject: Re: [MusicTlk] learning to play harp

I just want to make sure I can still still read braille.  Also, I
wonder how much strength you need in your hands.  Ah well, this
harp store around here doesn't have but like two brands, but I'll
go there and pluck at one though I  will probably just make
horrendous sounds, lol.

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