Harp progress in 1 year (from COMPLETE beginner)
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- This is Audrey's progress in only one year of playing the harp! She started learning the harp as an adult beginner with no previous experience.
Timestamps for this video:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Before lessons
0:41 First lesson
0:56 One week
1:14 Two weeks
1:24 Four weeks
1:45 Five weeks
2:20 Two months
2:35 Six months
2:50 Seven months
3:01 Seven months
3:15 Seven and a half months
3:24 Eight months
3:31 Nine months
3:47 Ten months
4:08 Eleven months
4:21 One year - piece 1
4:44 One year - piece 2
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Question of the day: How long have YOU been playing the harp? Or have you been thinking about it?
1 year and 2 months, and your videos boosted my determination to start the journey ♥
Luna Barak That's so amazing to hear! Well done for sticking at it for over a year 👏
For about 8 years now. I even got the chance to meet you at a masterclass 2 years ago. It was really fun!
@Ricardo Hiniker Oh yes I remember that, Ricardo! You were the one making up your own harp arrangement of an Adele song, right? 😁 How’s your harp playing going these days? Writing any of your own harp arrangements?
@@LearningtheHarp That could have possibly been me, can't remember exactly. It was at Hugo Lambrecht in Parow. My harp playing is doing well, thank you. I'm doing my grade 7 UNISA exam at the moment.
If I don’t get my hands on that SailorMoon theme arrangement I simply refuse to continue existing ❤
Wow. It is so amazing that people are still responding to this video. I still have that arrangement. Would you like me to send it to you?
when she started playing sailor moon at the end i swear my heart skipped a beat, so lovely
SM ROCKS!!! The first Manga and Anime I ever fell in love with!
Knew I recognized that song!
She looks like a renaissance painting. It's the harp plus the hair
Lol. Yes the hair is indeed long! Still is!!
3:36?
Don't forget to check out my homemade clavichord :)
The Harp has to be the hardest instrument to learn, I don't know you but I'm proud of you sticking to it.
You are so awesome! Thanks so much! Still playing harp and I'm going on year 3!
I love this!!!! I feel so encouraged to start learning. I thought it was too late. Now only I could sing....
Hehe, no worries! No singing required... but you could always do a duet with a singer if you’d like to! 😊
Never too late to try!
Never too late!! Give it a try! 😊
@@LearningtheHarp do you know music theory and play piano or any instrument before begin to learn harp?
@@reinas9666 Good question ... I would like to know the answer ....
You are truly a blessing in God's hand! Next week I will receive my harp! Complete beginner. You are a big encouragement for me. God bless you richly! Remain the blessing you are!
Wow that’s super exciting, Elena!! Have fun with your new harp 😍😍
That Sailor Moon song at the end was actually one of the first songs I TRIED to play on the harp. But since I only managed to coordinate 2 fingers it didn´t sound like much XD You could regonize the melody but the pacing was ofc totally off.
But it´s very motivating to see how far you can come as a total beginner!
I was a total newb and I'm still playing and progressing. It never stops. I don't thing I've played the SM song since I recorded this. I kinda want to find the music again and see what it's like now if I brush off the dust.
Do you think Sailor Moon theme can be played on a 26 string harp? that´s the one l got and have trouble finding sheet music for it
@@eingelus I think it could be played with some very basic base notes. That's really a great question. There should be one for smaller harps. Have you been able to find one yet?
I see Turlough smiling down from heaven, saying "bless you dear daughter".
That is so amazingly kind! Thank you!!
Im sure that 1st little harp is special because you started on it. I built one 26 stringed one. I started on a Huges harp and then began making some. I now have a 30 string one I made that is up there as in tone as the best. I never was a woodworker but determination. and love for the harp helped me achieve. I have progressed quite a bit If you want to see me play on the one named Vincent you can type in Ron Delby Elanor Plucket on harp Its Vincent my harp. Let me know
Congratulations Audrey Im so Impressed with your perseverance! You were meant to play the harp or you wouldnt have been so faithful.Look at you now! Im sure God loves hearing your music even your early attempts. 😃❤️
Thank you so much Karen. That's wonderful of you to say!
very cool, thanks for sharing this story! also that sailor moon theme SLAPS
That’s cool that you recognized it, Rumil! You inspired me to share the links to Audrey’s Facebook video of the whole piece. I think you’ll like it! Check the video description ☺️
SM was my all time favorite manga growing up. When I found an arrangement for the harp, it was not a question of if I was going to play it, but how fast I could learn it. I also have an InnuYasha selection and next is Neon Genisis Evangelion...when I find something for it. I might have to create something for that. Otaku? Me? NAWWWWWW!
britishfiredemon I am all about that Cruel Angels Thesis if you want to post it 😏
@@LearningtheHarp 💯💯
@@rumilb I've found some good piano music for that. I have to find a way to make it to an achievable harp arrangement.
Results may vary. My 1 year is waaaay behind your 1 year, but it’s ok! 😊 Thanks for sharing your journey. It’s inspiring. 💕
Thankfully it’s not a race, you’re right, that’s ok! ☺️ Everyone has their own unique journey 💕
I'm at 3 months and struggling with making pieces smooth. Still love it so much. Praying that even at 60-yrs-old, I can still learn this beautiful instrument!
This video is neat. You can really see your progression and confidence being built in the process. Something about music has a way of pulling the beauty out of people. I hope you kept with the instrument. My sister did Harp and Vocal in high school in Detroit in the 80s 🙂🤗
Yes she’s still playing harp 😃 I chatted to her a while ago and she says she’s made a lot more progress since this video 🙌🏻
amazing, I love the sailor moon theme tune at the end! x
Everyone loves that one! Christy-Lyn, I think that with as much popularity that little tune has gotten, you need to do a course on it!
You’re probably right! 😄🙌💕
Bravo Audrey 🎉❤ Such a good idea to have recorded your work in progress
I wish I could take the credit! Christy was a great documentor! It was wonderful of her to be able to have all of those lessons recorded so that we could make this video for so many people to enjoy
I cannot take credit for that. Christy Lyn was a great documentor. And I'm so glad we were able to make this video for so many people to enjoy
What an incredible transformation
Even as a classically trained musician, you've given me hope! I just bought my first harp tonight and will be getting it Friday and I am hesitant on how long it will take me to play something decent. I'm absolutely happy to see this progress, you've gotten me excited for my own harp journey!
Don't worry about your progress! You will do fine even if you just set aside ten minutes of your day to practice. It always starts slow. As your live for the music and your skill grows you'll spend more time with it. What kind of harp did you get??
no way i just got into harp yesterday and i have the exact same one as you. inspires me a lot to wanna get better !
How is your harping coming???
That was awesome. I'm a flight attendent which is the worst job possible to learn this instrument. But when I'm home i try and practice as much as i can. Loved the progression on the video.
That's so wonderful of you to say! Thank you!
I'm so inspired by your progress, Audrey! You're doing great! Thank you for sharing this video :)
Wonderful progress! A great inspiration. 👍🏻❤️
Thanks for sharing, I loved the encouragement. You sound great.
Such documentation of progress is really encouraging. Thanks 😊
Nice video diary. Very helpful and encouraging for any beginners I'm sure.
Well done!
Great job!
Wonderful!!!👏🏻👏🏻
Very inspiring video great work
Glad I discovered your channel. I have been wanting to learn to play the harp for a year now, and have finally decided to take the leap and learn .
Thank you, Learning the Harp with Christy-Lyn 🌸 for sharing this! How inspiring 💕
So inspiring! Loved following along with your progress, Audrey - thank you for sharing. ❤️
Thank you so much!
This encouraged me to stick with it and practice more! Thank you!
So amazing.
Audrey, Congratulations on what you have accomplished in only one year!! This is so exciting. I have to say that I also really enjoyed your hilarious comments posted over the video--they were incredibly entertaining. You serve as an inspiration to all beginning harpists! As a composer of harp music, I can really appreciate the amount of work that it takes to learn a piece (I keep mine really simple for that reason). By now, you must be a real all star. I'll look for more videos tracking your ongoing progress!!
Meg. I am truly humbled by your words. Thank you so much! What surprises me so much is that people are still watching this video and finding inspiration from it. This is truly touching!
Oh my goodness!!! Moonlight densetsu!!!! You made my morning :) I love it!! I need to learn how to play that! Great work this past year. Your efforts are really paying off :) Thanks for sharing your video!
Everyone loves the sailor moon song!
Wonderful ! Thank you for sharing your progress ! It is inspiring
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for sharing and showing your humility. This is so encouraging to see.
Thank you Rene!
Absolutely beautiful and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us
Thank you so much Donna!
this is so inspiring thank you for sharing this
I'm glad that you are inspired! It's good to know that my journey is helping others!
Your progression does give hope to other aspirant players like myself....more grease to your elbows. 🌸✨
Thank you so much! I still can't believe that people are watching this thing!!
Great video. I like the way you show your struggles through the various months and then when we get to one year, it is like poof, as if by magic you are playing like an angel. Very good.
Ugh...if only there was a poof! But there was no poof! Just a very long year of going plinky plonk....But you are very kind for your words!
Stunning! It sounds Fantastic
Thank you so much! I'm so thrilled by how many people this video still reaches!
Love your progress!
Thanks so much!!
Congratulations ! She did such a great job !
Thank you!
Wow! You sound marvelous and are so encouraging to many of us. Thank you.
Thank you so much! That's wonderful of you to say!!
Looks exactly like my first harp and it’s making me very happy😊
Your progress is so lovely to hear too!!
So glad you’re enjoying your harp! 😄
it’s amazing how much you’ve progressed in just one year. I play the harp for at least 5 years now and looking back I believe I reached ur process of one year in about 2 or 3 years so that’s really impressive
Thank you so much for your kinds words. I've now been playing for about 3 years now. I'm thinking about doing a follow up video.
Ending with Sailor Moon theme song is *chef’s kiss*
Everyone loves that one!!!!
Amazing Audrey! You progressed super quickly. And your singing voice is very beautiful too :) But the first video...hahaha
YEP! That was me! I had NO idea what I was doing!
Yay for you!!!! Great job🤩
Thank you!
WOW!! THAT'S AMAZING!
I'M VERY ENCOURAGED TO KEEP PRACTICING.
Keep going!!
So inspiring! I know everyone is different in their skills but was wondering how much time you spent practicing on average?
I would go through a lot of spurts. At first I spent maybe about ten minutes a day. But as things got more complex and my skill level began to grow I would play up to several hours a day. Especially when there was a piece I wanted to learn.
WOW! No words. I was thinking about taking up a musical instrument and this was very encouraging for me. Thank you!
I'm so glad that you're inspired! What musical instrument are you playing/ thinking about playing?
It’s the sailor moon theme song for me!!! It’s partially the main reason I want to learn the harp and have been learning to play the kalimba. I just love how romantic and beautiful the sounds are! You are so talented! Your progression is very inspiring. You’re the first adult beginner harpist I’ve seen and I think I am sold …. Thanks for sharing this!!!
I can't believe that people are still seeing this video for the first time. thanks so much for your lovely words!
Amazing!!!! What a great vid! I really want a harp now, thanks for sharing
Yay I’m glad it was inspiring! She did such a great job learning so quickly, hey 😃
After the Grandjany reverie I was like... oh that was nice, I wonder what the encore is? Totally amazing final piece XDDD
Moonlight densetsu from sailor moon!! Everyone loves it!!
amazing!!! in one year! Way to go...
Thank you so much!
Oh this is a lovely idea to post progress content.
Omg yes! Sailor moon at the end! :D
Everyone loves sailor moon!
FANTASTIC!!!;)
Amazing progress!!!
Thank you very much!
Thank you very encouraging.
Thanks so much!
This is so inspiring. Bravo!
Thank you so much!!
Wow 😮 that was wonderful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Loved the progression. You sound so beautiful 😍 🎶
I can't believe that people are still seeing this video. Thank so much!
Wow…4 weeks sounds pretty good 😁
You did so well. I’m really happy for you
Thank you so much!
Wow!! That was so beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much!
In love with her voice!!
You just made my day!!!!
Thank you, gives me hope! I'm picking up my small harp next week at the Medieval Music in the Dales festival, complete newbie! 😂
Oh that’s so exciting, the beginning of the journey for you! 😃🎉 Make sure you watch my videos called “A Proven Method for Learning Harp as an Adult”
ua-cam.com/video/_nB7p3jFG4A/v-deo.html and “5 things to know BEFORE you start learning harp!”
ua-cam.com/video/-iuNdV0nh0s/v-deo.html All the best as you get started, have fun with it!! 🙌🏻🤩
Just one year, you did very well!
Thank you so much!
This is awesome!!!! I just got my first harp a little 22 string and this gives me hope!
Awesome!!
Outstanding!
Thank you so much!
Awesome achievement ! Don't stop ~ don't even slow down. You are such a blessing ! Great job. Yeah new harp.
Thank you so much! Yes, new harp was indeed needed!
@@britishfiredemon You make it ring with its purpose.
@@cheryl1277 Thank you so much!
I love watching these. It is almost a given there will be a larger harp if they start with a smaller one. 😆
Oh there are more gaps than that one now!!
Thank you for sharing this. I want to learn but can't quite yet due to some current family and house issues. But the video did show me that with some work and effort, it can be done. Hoping to start after Christmas this year or early next. Thanks again.
Scott. Thank you so much for your kind words! Did you ever start learning? If so what harp and music did you start with?
@@britishfiredemon I actually decided to go with learning the violin as there were no close by teachers and the starting prices for a used violin were cheaper. I also couldn't find any used harps in my area. So over all, the lack of those two items pushed me into the harp. Thanks for asking though. I still do watch harp sites on UA-cam and find the instrument incredibly beautiful.
Wow! Bravo!!!
My first lesson is tomorrow. I can only hope to be as good as you at 1 year.
How is your harping coming along??
Fantastic video. After I pay for my wedding, although I enjoy listening to the piano, the harp is definitely the winner for me... hopefully there will be a video of my progress video in 1 years time next! :)
Is there a video of you playing?
Wow! You have documented it with videos - great idea and awesome progress! Bravo to you! ⭐️👏💐I am learning since 7 years and at times get frustrated with myself being stuck on intermediate repertoire. Maybe that‘s the only level that I can reach being a late beginner. Definetly I did not progress like you in a single year! Amazing! Keep going... 💚🍀🌈
Everyone’s journey is different! Keep it up 😊 Sometimes when we think we’ve reached our peak, there’s a hurdle we need to get through, a practice strategy to learn, or something about our technique that needs to change in order to progress further. Any idea what might be holding you back? ❤️
That's so kind of you to say! Thank you so much! Keep at it!
Learning the Harp with Christy-Lyn! Thanks so much for the kind answer. 🌷 I think it could be myself being slow in sight reading music, which I started only in my late 40s and lacking rhythm skills for fast and efficient playing. Slow repertoire is fine but to play - groovy is more challenging.
Wonderful! Me too, although I began exactly sich years ago, until this year I was doing what you did at the beginning. That I think it is because the first five years I had long pauses from playing the harp. But now Kam doing well. I am now almost 60 years old.
That's wonderful! I'm so glad you're playing!
Congratulations. Well done. Keep in going. Fiona.
I'm gonna do it!
yooo best song to end on!!
This is really cool. I am in my second year of playing the harp. Keep playing. 💃💃 Thank you for sharing. 🙏 🎶
How old are You when You start lerning it... Sorry for my english
@@justmemes4726 no worries, I type poorly too. I started learning the harp at 39. Thank you for your response. 🙏 🎶 🙏
@@justmemes4726 I was 32
Brilliant. Keep it up
Thank you so much! Going on year 3 now. I should post another video....
Wowowow. That was amazing!! Love the Reverie. You have FLOWN!! WOW. I’ve been playing for 5 years (I should say, learning the hard way: by teaching myself) .... I think lessons would have been EXTREMELY helpful for me.
Christy-Lynn has been an invaluable coach for me over the past year. She breaks everything down and is wonderfully supportive! I highly recommend taking a look at some of her lesson videos if you haven't already!
Soooo true. Oh I watch them all. So I really should say she is my teacher!! 😃😃
María. C. Ramírez. I. Love. I. Love. This. Instrument. You. Play. Beautiful.
@@mariaramirez4875 Thank you so much!
amazing !!
Thank you so much!
I've been playing for 3 months and still trying to learn how to use the thumb. Just when you think you'll never learn, you take a step forward.
All fingers into the palm.....thumb up and fingers down! Lol my present coach is always on my case with that one!!
This is so inspirational. I have my first harp lesson today ☺️
How did it go? 😃😃
@@LearningtheHarp It was amazing, the harp was absolutely stunning, it was a Lyon and Healy pedal harp. And my teacher is really great, she really emphasises the technique from the very beginning so I really appreciate it. On Monday I am going to rent my first harp, it’s going to be a Salvi Mia 34 strings, and I honestly just can’t wait. In the meantime I am watching all the videos on your channel 😂 Thank you so much for sharing so many useful lessons. Xxx
great!..you sound really good. your comments are funny, thanks for sharing..
I try to keep up with everyone that posts. You should have read some of my original critiques when I reviewed the video the first time. This is the EDITED version!
Love the ending salon moon !!!!
LOL everyone loved that one!!
Love you!
We all love Christy Lyn!!
Wow! You are inspiring me. I just got my first harp today!
Congratulations! What kind did you get??
The 6th-7th month mark! Wow she’s incredible! ❤️ I’ve always wanted to play the harp.. maybe starting at 25 isn’t that bad!
Rachel Grace #FlightAttendantLife. Hahaha....I started at age 52, and have now been playing for 20 years. I love it!
Started at 32! You're fine!!!
I started when I was 43! I am still learning for sure. It isn't a race, just enjoy!
Great work!!! Keep going!!!
Thanks! Still playing going on year 3!
@@britishfiredemon fucken awesome!!! I cannot wait to start taking lessons myself.
Wishing you peace and great health 🤗
@@SC-hu5pz you too!!
So amazing how fast you moved along! How many hours did you practice each day, and did you find that a personal teacher really helped?
Timestamps for this video:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Before lessons
0:41 First lesson
0:56 One week
1:14 Two weeks
1:24 Four weeks
1:45 Five weeks
2:20 Two months
2:35 Six months
2:50 Seven months
3:01 Seven months
3:15 Seven and a half months
3:24 Eight months
3:31 Nine months
3:47 Ten months
4:08 Eleven months
4:21 One year - piece 1
4:44 One year - piece 2
May I ask what is the name of the song of One Year - piece 2? I love this song a lot and want to learn as well!
inspiring, good job
Thank you so much!!
This is really encouraging me I will be like you at the beginning I hope I good like you at the end as well 💜well done I really want to learn so much even if I mess up it still sounds beautiful 💜
I’m floored that people are still viewing this video as much as they are. I hope you continue to learn, this is such a marvelous instrument to play,
Well, I have had lessons in past - I just took a break from playing - plus my current harp is splitting into two pieces almost - so... new one coming soon! I will post my beginner videos to later ones.
This is amazing! Please don't be so hard on yourself
I'm still playing and hopefully sounding better!
@@britishfiredemon that’s great mate
Wow, this is beautiful and so inspiring! I have been wanting to play an instrument but felt so intimidated! Thank you for this video! Any tips on which harp to buy?
I have a whole video about it, in fact! Search for “buying a harp: everything you need to know”