Overview of the Harp, Harp Care, Maintenance, and Repair #1

This introduction to the harp includes detailed explanations about standards of playing, different types of harps, the strings, the parts of the harp, and how a harp works mechanically. Three different harps are used throughout. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 General Information about Playing 2:56 Types of Harps 6:18 Strings 10:12 Structure 12:51 Mechanics of a Lever Harp 16:01 Mechanics of a Pedal Harp 21:49 Conclusion Jacqueline Pollauf is a professional harpist based in Baltimore, Maryland. She regularly publishes videos in a variety of categories: solo works, instructional videos, harp repair and maintenance, and inspirational videos for young harpists. Recordings are available through all major music outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon. More information about Jacqueline is available at her website: http://www.jpharp.com/. Here you can sign up for her mailing list, find out about upcoming performances, and learn about online harp lessons and workshops. Visit Jacqueline’s informational harp website, https://www.harpinsideout.com/, for a wealth of informative articles and videos about the harp. Sheet music of Jacqueline’s exercises and arrangements is available for purchase here as well.