
Learn to write your own harp arrangements without needing complicated music theory!
This course is designed to teach you how to get started creating your own arrangements of the songs you love the most in a step-by-step, easy to understand way for arranging beginners.
Arranging for Harpists Made Easy includes 4 modules with over 20 video lessons that you can watch any time, anywhere:
Module 1: The Big Picture
The Two Fundamental Elements of Music: Melody and Harmony
Escape the Trap of Individual Notes Using Lead Sheets
The Power of the Triad
The "What If" Technique: How To Never Get Stuck Again
The Fundamental Arranging Toolbox: The Simple & Easy Way I Arrange
Module 2: Left Hand Tools
2 Note Chords: Simple & Beautiful Accompaniment
3 Flavours of Triads to Instantly Add Interest
The 1-5-1 Pattern That Sounds Amazing on Harp
Rolled, Solid, and Broken Four Note Chords
How to Move the Left Hand On the Harp, and How the Right Hand Should Respond
My Trick For Creating Counter-Melodies
Module 3: Right Hand Tools
The Easiest Way to Make a Big Change in the Right Hand: Changing Range
How to Use Rhythm to Change the Right Hand Without Changing Any Notes
Adding Depth With 2-Note Chords, and How to Pick The Right One For the Job
Learn To Emphasize Key Notes With Triads
Module 4: Intros, Outros, and Interludes
Vamping: How to Easily Extend Your Arrangement
Learn to Identify Important Chords Without Knowing Tons of Music Theory
How to Create Intros and Outros Using Vamping
Let The Arrangement Breathe: Creating Interludes
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Use Your Existing Arrangement For More Intro & Outro Options
Mix & Match: Combine All Your Tools For a Varied And Interesting Arrangement
In addition, you also receive the following bonuses:
Bonus #1: Any Arrangement for Any Harp Mini-Course
Learn to Adjust Any Arrangement For The Harp You Have
Adjusting for Lever Harp: Accidentals & Planning For Lever Changes
Adjusting For Harps With No Levers
Adjusting For Pedal Harp: Workarounds for When There Are Just Too Many Pedals
Adjusting For Small Harps: What To Do About Range
Bonus #2: Guide to Arranging From Reference Sheet Music
Harness Reference Sheet Music To Make It The Right Difficulty Level For You
How to Find the Big Picture in Existing Sheet Music
Learn to Make Sheet Music for Other Instruments Work For the Harp
The Skeleton: Find the Lead Sheet Inside The Notes
Bonus #3: Transposition Blueprint
Get Started Quickly In the Key That Works On Any Harp
How to Take Existing Sheet Music and Change it To a Key That Works on Your Harp
The Software Trick That Will Instantly Transpose Any Song Into Any Key
When to Change A Song From Its Original Key
Bonus #4: Ultimate Triad Cheat Sheet
Learn To Read Lead Sheets Without Memorizing Every Chord
Identify Chords in Sheet Music Without Needing Years of Theory Experience
Quickly Reference Any Chord You Need To Get Arranging Fast
Bonus #5: Digital Lecture Note File Pack
Follow Along With Every Video Lesson With PDF, .MUS, and .XML Files For Each Lesson
Get Started Fast Digitally Or On Paper
Pre-Filled Templates For Each Assignment
In Depth Examples Provided So You Can See Each Tool In Action
Bonus #6: Private Course Community
Get help and feedback directly from me, whenever you need it
FAQ:
Is this a beginner or advanced course?
Arranging for Harpists Made Easy is the beginner version of the Arranging for Harpists course. For more advanced material, check out Arranging for Harpists: The Complete Guide.
What harp skill level do I need to take this course?
All you need is to be able to read sheet music and play with both hands at the same time.
Can I take this course if I can't read sheet music?
You'll get the most out of this course if you can read sheet music. Each lesson is demonstrated by explaining and writing out each concept and example, then playing it to listen to. So you may still get something out of the course without being able to read sheet music, but it may be a little more challenging to follow.
Will this course teach me to transcribe by ear?
No, transcribing and playing by ear are a very different skillset to arranging, so you won't find that in this course.
How long do I get access to the videos?
You get access to all the course material for life!
What happens after I register?
You'll receive an email with your login info to the course and membership area. Then, you can start the course material right away.
Will what I learn apply to any song?
Yes! You can take the concepts you learn in Arranging for Harpists Made Easy and use them to arrange any song you want.
The course is structured so that we use a well known folk song, Danny Boy, as an example for each concept, but everything in the course can be applied to any song.
What is the refund policy?
If you are unsatisfied with the course, just email me at [email protected] within 30 days of purchase and I will send you a refund.