Are there any harpist or harpist wannabe's or those, who like me, own a harp & are learning to play, but don't consider yourself a harpist, yet?

Does anyone know the story behind her harp? Is there anything written or anything in an interview, wherein she tells you about her harp? I know what it is - a ebony, L&H Trb. lever harp & that she has had it for a long time. (I wanted to get the exact one that she plays, but it won't fit into my mustang, so I am getting an Ogden this week in ebony). It's smaller.

But I would really like to know more about hers. It's touching to me that she has had it for a while and keeps playing that one. Like a really nice friend that speaks beautifully to her. (that might sound weird)

I would die/love to have an autographed photo of her with her harp, but the only photo's they sell on the shopping site are big posters...I don't have a place to put that.

Do any of you play her music? What kind do you own & play?

Look forward to hearing from you!!

Thanks Lizjul!!!
I would LOVE to try. Since that post I took a class on playing the djemba and the conga. It was a blast, even though Simone (teacher and comedienne)talked a lot, we learned a lot. We had so much fun and she's offering a free class on learning to play by ear on the piano! I'm temped. Unfortunately she doesn't have a harp. Her name is Simone LaDrumma and I am going back to take more lessons with her.
She lead the National Rhythm Festival for 6 years and had a band called, "Lady's Don't Drum". Just as Celtic music infected Loreena and Loreena infected me, drumming hits deep down in my heart. Still, I must find a harp too!
Love,
Gina

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Originally posted by Lizjul:
Dear Gina,

I bet if you pick up the harp, you would have no problem learning it. In fact you would learn it quickly, because of your piano experience. They say that playing the harp is very close to playing the piano.

Also, vice versa. I just noticed this, when I was trying to show my Dad a song I learned on the harp. To my surprise I was able to find the keys on the piano and played it for him.



Song of the Soul,
Gina

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Originally posted by Gina: I was wondering...since my harp is encased...if you can play the harp with sheet music for piano? I'd love to try to play the harp, I envy all of you!!!

Dear Gina,

I bet if you pick up the harp, you would have no problem learning it. In fact you would learn it quickly, because of your piano experience. They say that playing the harp is very close to playing the piano.

Also, vice versa. I just noticed this, when I was trying to show my Dad a song I learned on the harp. To my surprise I was able to find the keys on the piano and played it for him.



Song of the Soul,
Gina[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gina: I was wondering...since my harp is encased...if you can play the harp with sheet music for piano? I'd love to try to play the harp, I envy all of you!!!

I was wondering...since my harp is encased...if you can play the harp with sheet music for piano? I'd love to try to play the harp, I envy all of you!!!

Song of the Soul,
Gina

Hi there,

I have a Minstrel lever harp. I am a harper, but a beginner. I really enjoy playing the harp a great deal. I have not played Loreena's music just yet, however, I have purchased sheet music for two of her songs. Bonny Swans and Samian Night. And I set them as my goal to play in the future.

I have read some the history on the harp. However, I think it wouldn't hurt to dig a little future. Just to increase the connection with my harp

Some little facts from Wikipedia: Harpers and Harpists

I must say it has always been an instrument so close to my heart ( as myself being a person involved in the music's magical world by exploring the pure passion deep within vis-a-vis the special process of singing ) throughout the touching tears of sounds expressivity and it's noble and mysterious appearing. Unfortunately, I've never really had this unique chance to come across with my life's voyage to get my own persona sailing deeper unto surely interesting knowledge about the process of performing at it, but it's always been this admiration I felt for each person who managed to do it sure.

I'd LOVE to become a harpist and it doesn't discourage me at all that I am unable to learn how to read sheet music. I'm a complete idiot at that, they have tried practically everything with me there without success.
But I read a few things about the matter, and you cannot just walk into a shop and say "hello, I'd like a harp please" and it's also pretty important what kind you choose and I have nobody to help me there. (and I don't mention here the prices..........)

Hi
I own a Salvi harp (a Livia) which has a design similar to te Troubador. Currently, I am working on Loreena's "Banquet Hall". It conveys a wonderful seasonal atmosphere and can be learned fairly quickly. The "Breton Carol" is another gem! Cheers!

Got one right here!
I LOVE my harp! I got it for my 17th birthday (2 years ago in the coming April)and, honestly, if there were enough room in the car on move-in, It would be in my dorm room right now! I really like the design...size (about 3 feet tall/less than a metre, for some of you), lovely Celtic shape and carvings, you name it! However, I haven't been able to play in months, because I misplaced my tuning pieces, the device to tighten/loosen the strings and the chromatic tuner that came with my electric guitar! So as of now, I can't really say I'm a harpist!
I've been learning some of her songs on the piano: The Bonny Swans and Penelope's Song. But all in all, I like all kinds of music; jazz, classical, Celtic/World (of course!) and Country (Garth Brooks, George Straight, etc.)