Top Tips for Hand Position at the Harp

Let's get our hand position on point! It can be a tricky thing to get just right, but once you are there it will make all the difference to your sound!
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[@MaryJ-M]

Very helpful! I love that you explain why we want to something. I love knowing reasons behind things!

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

I've got to know the why, otherwise the information just doesn't go in!!

[@connieLo87365]

So many learn from online watching other harpist hands. We don’t have the same hands. A wonderful tutorial to follow. Thank You

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lincorrie5894]

That is so helpful, thank you. I'm learning the harp (very) late in life and my hands are gnarly. Hence I really do have to "work with what's in front of me!" Your tips are very useful and given me a lot to think about. 👍👍 (Love my harp - I'm addicted)

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

I'm really glad this has helped! You do you!

[@annecrosbygaudetmusic]

Your new videos are so beautifully done! Keep it up 🎶❤️🎶

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

Thank you so much!!

[@carolinekruger5791]

Thankyou!

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

You're welcome!

[@HaPea]

Thanks for explaining so good!🥰

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@samanthaabreu782]

I'm starting to learn how to play, although I'm still afraid of not being able to learn it, I also have small hands and every tip helps a little. Thank you :)

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

You can do it! Everyone is different. Small hands can be an issue but I have professional harpist friends with big hands and they just have a different set of issues.

[@jamiepittman8389]

Thank you. 5 weekly lessons and i am still having finger placement issues. Maybe soon i will get this figured out!

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

5 a week is a big commitment!! Make sure you don't burn out and give yourself enough time to practice too. And...remember to have fun, it should be FUN!!

[@RonDelby]

When I play the harp, I tend to want my arms to touch the harp a bit with my arms which I know it's wrong but it's like a crutch, When I try not to do it, it feels awkward.

[@HeatherDownieHarpist]

Keep at it and you'll get there!! I've seen this so many times. Ingrained bad habits are very hard to unlearn. I posted a full video on this a couple of weeks ago that will help - ua-cam.com/video/3r5JkGQJsPU/v-deo.html