I really don't know much about playing music. I can't read the notes and I'm not sure if my hands are agile enough. But when I came across the lap harp while I was looking through Amazon, it seemed easy enough to try.
You don't have to know how to read the music sheets and anyone can play it right away. It's sometimes advertised for use by children but I found some videos on Youtube where it was played very well by adults.
Anyway, it might encourage me to move on to other easy instruments.
Above are photos of my lap harp. As you can see I only have to pick at the notes on the inserted music sheet, easy enough for kids.
It's not me playing but here's my skill level:
Lamento Di Tristano - 14th century Italian
Renaissance tune
The man in this video must love the instrument:
Right now I'm trying to get my harp in tune. There's a free tuner for the iphone called "Plusadd lite" I had to search a bit and try not to press on any apps I did not want. Maybe the ones for sale are better. I don't know.
I want one! Hope you enjoy yours!
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful that you're taking up this beautiful ancient instrument! Good luck and enjoy yourself!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your lap harp. It has a wonderful sound, so I hope you have fun playing it.
ReplyDeleteMy sister learned to play the zither in grade school. Too bad she didn't stay with it. They have become quite popular again.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yourself.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
thank you for this lovely sharing dear John
ReplyDeletei so loved hearing this beautiful music and how easily i am surprised ,happy to learn that playing these instruments is not hard at all
all the best for your try on this :)
health ,peace jy to you and family!