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So which is better, taking harp lessons or teaching yourself to play the harp? That is the question we will explore in this post. Can you teach yourself to play the harp? This may sound like a rather obvious question, but I think it is an important place to start. The simple answer is… yes,Continue reading “Self-taught vs. Harp Lessons”
Welcome to another blog post! What do levers and pedals do? “So what exactly do the levers and pedals do?”. This is a question that I have been asked many times. The basic answer is that they change the key of certain strings. If you are familiar with the piano, think of the black keys.Continue reading “The Lever Harp vs. the Pedal Harp”
Having a specific area in the house for your harp is important. Almost every harpist has their own designated harp spot. In this post we will explore how and where to set up your own area for your harp. A Good Location Where you set up your harp is very important. When I first gotContinue reading “Setting Up Your Harp’s Spot”
Although this blog and website is fairly new, there is a relatively good chance that you already know that I enjoy playing hymns on the harp. In this post we will explore why I enjoy playing hymns, how I arrange them, what harp hymn books I would recommend! Why Hymns? While there is much toContinue reading “Hymns on the Harp”
Are you new to the harp? Perhaps you are looking for some tips as you begin to play. In this post I will give you some advice on what you can do to improve your skills on the harp. Make Sure Your Harp is Well-Tuned The last thing you want is to have a harpContinue reading “Tips for Beginning Harpists”
Perhaps you are a new and aspiring harpist. Or maybe you are just curious as to how exactly harpists tune their instruments. In this post we will explore how to tune a harp – the right way, for both pedal and lever harps. Right off the bat, I should probably mention that all of theContinue reading “How to Tune Your Harp”
The harp appears quite frequently throughout the Bible. In this blog we will see what the Bible has to say about the harp from its inventor to its eternal purpose. The Father of All Harp Players You may know that the harp is an ancient instrument, but did you know that the first mention ofContinue reading “Harps in the Bible”
Hello friends, I want to extend a warm welcome to you. I am so glad you are here. This is my very first blog post and so I thought I’d let you know what to expect in upcoming posts. Seeing as my site is called the Christian Harp Corner, I will be posting content thatContinue reading “Blog Introduction: What You Should Know About My Blog”
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