FUNDAMENTAL EXERCISES FOR THE HARP
For years, I wanted an exercise book that spelled out basic musical patterns such as scales, triads, chords, and arpeggios in multiple keys and with harp fingerings written in that I could use with my students.
But I couldn't find one.
So, after many years wishing I had such a book, I made it myself!
Three books to be precise - each in increasing difficulty to suit each student's developing technical skill.
Fundamental Exercises for the Harp,
Volumes 1-3 are technical exercise books for harpists, teachers, and students alike.
These e-books are meant to be a resource detailing basic patterns in music - namely, scales, triads, chords, and arpeggios - in various keys and with fingerings, brackets, and pedal & lever settings written out.
Each volume’s exercises progress in difficulty and number of keys.
By becoming fluent with these exercises, students will be better prepared when encountering similar patterns in music, gain familiarity with keys and key signatures, learn about chords to prepare for playing with lead sheets, and gain helpful context for learning about music theory.
Volume 1-3 Content Breakdown
Scales - one octave, hands separately.
Triads - solid/rolled and broken. One octave, hands separately.
Arpeggios - 2.5 octaves.
Range: exercises in this volume should fit on a 26-string harp, however exercises may also be modified to be played in different ranges.
Key included: C, G, and F major; A, E, and D minor.
Scales - two octaves, hands together.
Triads - rolled and broken. One octave, hands together with V - I cadence.
Four note chords: major/minor, and dominant/diminished sevenths. Rolled and broken, 1 octave, hands separately.
Arpeggios - major/minor and dominant/dimished sevenths, 3 octaves.
Range: exercises in this volume should fit on a 36-string harp, however exercises may also be modified to be played in different ranges.
Key included: C, G, D, F, B flat, and E flat major; A, E, B, D, G, and C minor.
Scales (major, harmonic minor) - three octaves, hands together.
Scales (melodic minor) - three octaves, hands separately.
Four note chords - major/minor and dominant/diminished sevenths. One octave, hands together.
Arpeggios - Major/minor: 5 octaves or 4 for smaller harps. Dominant/diminished sevenths 4 octaves.
Range: most exercises will fit on a 36-string harp; any exercises which are too big for a particular harp may be modified to a smaller range.
Key included: C, G, D, A, E, F, B flat, and E flat major; A, E, B, F#, C#, D, G, and C minor.
Fundamental Exercises for the Harp 3 Volume Bundle
Bundle Contains:
Volume 1 - $4.99
Volume 2 - $6.99
Volume 3 $8.99
Bundle Price:
$20.97
$15.99
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your PDFs.
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