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Making Music
Приєднався 19 чер 2010
Making music is a passion of mine. My instruments are the bandura (Ukrainian Harp), cello, lever harp, Native American Flute, and piano. I certainly am far from great, but it gives me much joy.
All Is Calm on Celtic Harp
I love this arrangement by Anne Crosby Gaudet. Composed on a past Christmas Eve, it has hints of “Silent Night” and "The First Noel"'.
I hope some of the peace and calm I get playing it transmits to you.
Played on my Dusty Strings FH26S
The nativity you see is one exactly like I grew up with that my father made. This one he made for me when I got married. It is a much treasured piece.
I hope some of the peace and calm I get playing it transmits to you.
Played on my Dusty Strings FH26S
The nativity you see is one exactly like I grew up with that my father made. This one he made for me when I got married. It is a much treasured piece.
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Christmas Medley - Harp Trio
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This Christmas harp trio blends the Coventry Carol, We Three Kings and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.It is arranged by Anne Crosby Gaudet. I was thrilled to once again be able to collaborate with my harp friends Inge Kunnen and Kathy Lowe to put this together. We are all members of @HeatherDownieHarpist's harp learning platform howtoharp.com. Kathy edited the videos together! My part was played...
Waves coming in - played on Celtic harp
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I fell in love with this original composition by Vera Armbruster when I first heard it, and I could not get it out of my head. I simply had to get the sheet music! I find it a piece that has me ebb and flow right with it. This piece inspired me to try my hand at video editing - wanting others to see the waves I was experiencing in my playing 🌊. Harp: Dusty Strings FH36S
Looking at a Rainbow Through a Dirty Window harp trio
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"Looking at a Rainbow Through a Dirty Window" is certainly an odd title for a song. Here is what composer Calum Stewart says in the notes of his album: “Looking at a Rainbow Through a Dirty Window is to glance hopefully beyond present circumstance”. I fell in love with this tune the first time I heard it, but to realize it is a song about hope makes me love it even more. We all have been throug...
Try To Remember played on Celtic Harp
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I feel this song from the Fantastics is the ultimate nostalgia tune. "Try to remember when life was so tender That no one wept except the willow. Try to remember when life was so tender That dreams were kept beside your pillow. Try to remember when life was so tender That love was an ember about to billow. Try to remember, and if you remember, Then follow." I modified a piano arrangement I had ...
Drift Into a Dream played on Celtic harp
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I absolutely love this tune composed by my friend Angela Boraston. While I play it I find my mind drifts and I often just keep playing parts of it over and over again. I think the title is perfect for it! Sheet music can be found on Harp Column Music. Harp: Dusty Strings FH36S
Create Native American Flute sheet music with Nakai Tab and Finger Diagrams using free Musescore
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The FREE notation Software Musecore can easily create Nakai tab from a regular score. You can also easily add 6-hole NAF finger diagrams to that using a free Musescore plugin and free finger diagram font by Clift Gloss. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:48 Change playback sound to flute 3:04 Download and install the plugin 5:38 Download and install the finger diagram fonts 9:59 Turn score into Na...
The Shire (from Concerning Hobbits) 3D printed Native American style flute
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This is The Shire from Concerning Hobbits from the movie Lord of the Rings. Flute: PYN flute Key: E This video is the raw audio; no edits at all on sound. I am only a beginner, but I wanted people to be able to hear a sample of the PYN printed Native American style flute. It is my first real attempt at notes in the upper register. The Nakai tablalture for this song can be found on the flutecraf...
My 3D printed Native American style flute - sharing thoughts
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This is my PYN E4 Native American style flute. The bore was made in 4 places; came glued in 2 places (below the sound hole and below the last finger hole). It separates between the 3rd and 4th finger holes. 21.5" total length 6 5/8" between middle of top and bottom sound holes 9" from top of flute to middle of 1st sound hole This video is the raw audio; no edits at all on sound. I play "The Shi...
Hallelujah played on Celtic Harp
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Hallelujah is a song that resonates with many people for different reasons. There are so many versions out there, and each artist puts there own spin on it, and picks and chooses which verses they want, or they re-write the lyrics for their occasion. For instance, the music director at my church made a very moving set of lyrics to play at Christmas. It was said that it took Leonard Cohen years ...
Amazing Grace played on Celtic Harp
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I find this arrangement of Amazing Grace by Heather Downie so soothing and relaxing to play. Harp: Dusty Strings FH36S
Là Bealltainn (Beltane) played on Celtic Harp
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Happy May Day! This beautiful composition by Ailie Roberson was created to celebrate the Celtic festival of Beltane, the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. I find it has me feeling that spring 🌷🌼🌸 is definitely here and soon we will be enjoying summer ☀️. Wishing you all a sunshiny day! Harp: Dusty Strings...
ОЙ, під горою (Oh, under the mountain), a Ukrainian folk song, on bandura 
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ОЙ, під горою (Oh, under the mountain) is a Ukrainian folksong. The bandura is also referred to as the Ukrainian Harp. It is the national instrument of Ukraine.
Setervise (Summer Farm Song) - Norwegian tune played on Celtic harp
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This lovely, haunting, Norwegian tune Setervise (Summer Farm Song) was arranged by Ailie Roberson. I modified the tune slightly by alternating octaves in my right hand. Harp: Marini Bass double-strung
Summertime by George Gershwin arr Ailie Roberterson
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I love this arrangement by Ailie Robertson. She actually has three arrangements for this fun tune: Beginner/Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, and small harp. This is her Beginner/Intermediate. Her Patreon membership includes the sheet music AND the lessons! Jazz on the harp was a new experience for me 😃. I look forward to growing in the piece, and maybe eventually her Intermediate/Advanced v...
Marini Bass Double Strung Harp - Padded Case with *Extra* Pocket: unboxing and comments
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Marini Bass Double Strung Harp - Padded Case with *Extra* Pocket: unboxing and comments
Stabilizer Bar for Marini Double Strung harp
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Stabilizer Bar for Marini Double Strung harp
Argent Fox Forte Levers on my Marini Bass Double Strung harp
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Argent Fox Forte Levers on my Marini Bass Double Strung harp
Marini Bass Double Strung Lap Harp (30x2) - unboxing, sound sample, review
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Marini Bass Double Strung Lap Harp (30x2) - unboxing, sound sample, review
Thank you for the beautiful performance video! Merry Christmas ❄️🎄
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I also played your beautiful Christmas Melody trio remotely with a couple of harp friends. We all enjoyed it very much. Merry Christmas🎶🎄🎶!
@ Oh yes, I watched that! Thank you 🥰
Oh, thats very beautiful, Mary ☺☺☺
Thank you very much Barbara ❤
Really beautiful thank you
It was my pleasure - thank YOU for listening ❤
Wonderful again, Mary❤❤❤ merry Christmas!
the harp seems like such a nice at-home instrument
Oh it truly is, and it does not take too much floor space for such a rich sound, but it also goes out and about! They make smaller harps too. I have the Marini Double Bass, and it has a lab bar or a removable stand, and is relatively light weight. This is a floor harp but it too has a gig bag and can get out without too much effort.
Beautiful setting, lovely playing, nice editing Mary! Merry Christmas! 💕🎶🎄
It was wonderful playing together! Thank you 🤩
Thank you too!
🎉😊🎉 : Beautiful gift of music, thank you !!! 💕💕💕
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
🎉😊🎉 : Beautiful, I really enjoyed listening to this !!! 💓💓💓
Thanks so much. We're glad you enjoyed it! 🎶
Oh, I am so glad you liked watching it. We had so much fun!
I love it! Absolutely perfect to close the eyes and see the ocean.
Thank you so much. It has the perfect title, doesn't it 🌊 ?
@@MaryJ-M Absolutly! 🤩
BRAVA!!! Thank you for sharing that. Where can you get the sheet music for this?
I am so glad you enjoyed it! The composer's shop is here: ko-fi.com/vocalharp/shop
Beautiful job on the editing AND playing. Now you have the editing bug! Keep it up! 🎶💕
Thank you on both counts😃. I can see how editing can turn into an obsession😁.
Gorgeous, Mary!❤
Thank you so much💞
Beautiful, Mary. And good on you for being able to keep a nice smile on your face.
You are very kind! It seems no matter how much I *think* I smile it is not nearly as much what actually comes out!
🎉😊🎉 : I could listen to this all day, Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@branislavpesev3239 I am so happy to hear it touched you!
It was such fun working on this project with Mary and Inge! And thank you, Mary, for the notes on the song, which I hadn't seen before and now make this piece even more meaningful for me. 💕🎶
The notes from the composer were so special!
It was lovely working together on this piece!😊
Thank you wonderful ladies for putting forth all this effort to bring such beauty to our world today. Truly excellent artistry!
I am so glad you enjoyed it!
This is so lovely, Mary!
Much appreciated Victoria❤️
I play magicharp since yesterday!❤ thanks 😂 chie chie 🎉 spas!
Have fun!
@@MaryJ-M named magical .!!
Hello! Thank you very much for doing this video tutorial! I was hoping to find something like this as there is a particular song I would like to be able to convert to NAF tab. I'm having problems though figuring out what version of MuseScore I need to download in order to do what you have done. Is there any way I can get some further help from you?
I am glad you found it helpful! I use Musescore 3.6.2 as I find the 4s still rather unstable. Go to musescore . org (NOT .com), then click on 'Download an older version' and about half-way down your will see 'Older versions' and choose your operating system. Musescore works on Apple, windows, Linex, and Chromebooks, but it does not work on tablets. Please do not hesitate to ask me any further questions you might have.
@ Hello Mary, did you see my last message to you? I would greatly appreciate your help with using MuseScore if you are open to that. Please let me know.
@@steveconver7743 I did get back to you last month and answered your question about which version I use. Please let me know any questions you might have. Happy to help!!
Beautiful
I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Nice work! Keep it up!
Thank you - I am loving the Native American style flute!
Wonderful, Mary!! Very soothing❤❤
Thank you - it IS a very relaxing song!
So beautiful Mary
Thank you Connie!
This is a lovely & serene song, & beautifully played! 💗
Thank you 💖. This song is definitely a favorite of mine.
For the D flute, it may work to use the pads of your fingers in what’s called a Pipers Grip. That’s what I use on low tinwhistles otherwise I can’t reach
I had tried that briefly before and found I could not cover all the large finger holes well. I just now watched a UA-cam video on it and it said it takes a good week of practice to get used to it. I will have to try again. Thank you for the suggestion!
Love it! Has a harpsichord vibe to it! You did really well in learning what you have in such a short time! Well done!
Thank you! Yes, it certainly does have a harpsichord vibe to it! When I put a song into Musescore for the bandura I actually choose the 🎶playback instrument of harpsichord😃!
Beautiful tune by @AngelaBoraston, beautifully played!
Thank you so much Kathy!
Gorgeous❤❤❤! Playing, and arrangement too❤❤❤
Thank you Karin - it is so enjoyable to play too!
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What a lovely 'relaxing' tune, ideal after a hectic day! Love it ❤
So glad to hear it spoke to you❤️
I am so happy to hear you playing this - with your joy and calm so evident! Thank you for sharing this Mary! I can't tell you how special it is to create music that is being played and enjoyed by another harpist around the globe.
Yes exactly - it brings me joy and calm! Keep composing and arranging Angela - you touch so many lives that way💖
So very helpful! Thank you!
I am so glad you felt it was helpful!
Interesting!😊
Glad you think so!
I'm so glad you are enjoying your new Pyn flute! Nice video.
Thank you - I am totally enjoying this flute!
I am getting a full harp from Argent Fox or Sherwood Fox is what the website is called now. :) He will have the Fortes on the harp.
Oh, that is great! You will love the Forte levers💖!
Lovely!
I am glad you enjoyed it!
Which one is this? I also love playing this. So beautiful!
I am glad you enjoyed it! This is the 'late beginner' version; I actually thought it sounded closer to the version that plays in my head than the 'mid intermediate' version😃.
Fantastic, Mary! You look so relaxed, and you play very beautiful ❤❤
Thank You! It IS relaxing and enjoyable to play.
Always enjoy hearing you play Mary! Lovely.
Very much appreciated. Thank You!
Sweet tune. Thanks--- 🎶🎵🎶
I am glad you like it!
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! ❤❤😭😭
That means so much to me 💖!
Beautiful Mary! So peaceful❤️
Thank you Libby!
Fantastic, Mary!!❤ wow!!🎉
Thank you Karin!
Thank you, Mary. It’s Eileen. I’m ordering a Blevins harp. They used to use Truitt levers, but since they’re gone, they switched to Forte. I was reluctant to, but this video has been super helpful. Interesting that these levers don’t press or pinch the strings. I wonder if fewer strings will break.
Eileen, It must have been a surprise to hear you would have to get a lever different than what you intended. I am pleased you found comfort in this video. I am still loving these levers. After I made this video Alex Marini found a very nice option to but bands on them which I since put on; makes it very useful to feel the correct lever on the blind side (the right side) of my double string harp. Fortes now can also come in blue or red, which I think is a great idea! Enjoy your new harp!
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💞 Wishing you a sunshiny day too Mary 🎉