Ep 64: Why Placing Is Worth It - 4 Benefits for Your Harp Playing | How To Harp Podcast
How To Harp PodcastShow Notes
Heather breaks down the technique of setting fingers on the strings before you pluck, and what that small step changes about the way you play. There's a dog agility story in there too, you'll see why!
She also covers how to find what to place, on the page or by touch if you don't read music.
In this episode: • What counts as a shape, from triads to four-note runs • A smoother, more flowing sound • Looking ahead, and swimming through tunes between the hands • Time to listen to your tone and adjust it • Feeling more relaxed instead of panicked • What to expect early on, when playing can come out a bit disjointed and feel frustrating • A quick self-check for when you only think you're placing
Host: Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp
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