The full Course 1 provides the basics of Harp Technique for beginners, and those who would like to refresh their understanding of what it takes to play the harp. Leads the participant through four weeks of beginning lessons on the harp. Includes over 100 minutes of short videos.
Purchase Alice Giles – The First Steps – Course 1 A courses at here with PRICE $100 $35
Alice Giles – The First Steps – Course 1 A
The First Steps – Course 1 A
A Beginner Harp Course in 4 Weeks – The Fundamentals
Course 1A includes the first week of lessons (with lots of video material), which includes an outline of the 2 Basic Aspects of Playing the Harp.
The full Course 1 provides the basics of Harp Technique for beginners, and those who would like to refresh their understanding of what it takes to play the harp. Leads the participant through four weeks of beginning lessons on the harp. Includes over 100 minutes of short videos.
You may choose to enroll in Course 1A first, before deciding to continue on to Course 1B. Choose the full Course 1A+B as a package to save $50.
The First Steps course is designed for beginners and teachers, and covers the fundamentals of harp technique in simple steps, addressing the 2 Basic Aspects of Playing the Harp, using exercises and first pieces. It is suitable for lever or pedal harp with any number of strings/levers.
The course is currently set up for one person per enrollment use only.
To include a one-on-one lesson to complement this course, enroll in the Skype Lesson Course as well.
All prices are in US$.
For more information contact: [email protected]
Your Instructor
Alice Giles
Alice Giles is one of the world’s leading harpists, and also a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Winner of the prestigious 8th Israel International Harp Contest, she performs extensively as soloist and gives master-classes word-wide. Australian born, she studied in the US and spent many years living in Germany before returning to her roots, where she lives in rural New South Wales. Always ready for an adventure she has even performed on Mawson Station in Antarctica. She is Director of the Seven Harp Ensemble and Artistic Director of the non-profit company Harp Centre Australia. See more about Alice: www.alicegiles.com
Course Curriculum
The First Steps – Course 1 A
Introduction
First Steps – Introduction (2:14)
Introductory Notes for Beginners (4:04)
Curriculum at a glance
Lesson 1 – Week 1 The Basic Aspects of playing the harp and first piece
Lesson 1.1 Introduction and First Basic Aspect: Placing / Playing (18:03)
Lesson 1.2 Second Basic Aspect: Raising (7:17)
Lesson 1.3 First Piece: using both Aspects with Hot Cross Buns (7:53)
Supplementary Material
Purchase Alice Giles – The First Steps – Course 1 A courses at here with PRICE $100 $35