Description
Fun with scales – 3 exercises for pedal harp
Inspired by Marie-Claire Jamet
Exercise 1) Mode changes
This is an exercise to change between modes. If you have no idea about modes, write me an e-mail. You can also play it without knowing your modes 😉
Exercise 2) Two against Three
This can be scary 👻 Start SLOW to understand the concept. Just with three notes in the right hand (let’s say C-D-E) and two notes in the left (C-D), that’s it. Check out when each finger is supposed to play and how it sounds. Then add more notes to your scale.
Exercise 3) Scale without thumb
This is FUN and weird 😁 If 2-3-4 is too difficult, invent your own weird fingering.
Obviously non-harpists can also find some inspiration in this.
I invented these exercises first for myself and that I adapted them to what I needed. You can do that too. Don’t necessarily play what’s written, get rid of the pedals, or play only with one hand at a time. Make it your own harp work-out!
Watch the video of this exercise:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy6T-LMovFM/
I also wrote a version of these exercises for lever harp
