Arranging for Harpists Made Easy

$197

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

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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.

Samantha Ballard | Little Harp on the Prairie