The Book Of The Harp MARSON JOHN
Harpe Pédagogie
Description :
Un ouvrage fondateur pour l'apprentissage, qui accompagne le harpiste de la découverte de l'instrument jusqu'aux premiers pas dans le répertoire. Signée Marson John, cette méthode pour harpe propose une progression claire et bien dosée, alliant exercices techniques ciblés, développement du sens musical et initiation au répertoire adapté au niveau. Chaque étape est accompagnée d'explications claires et d'exemples musicaux soigneusement choisis. Recommandée par de nombreux professeurs, elle constitue une base solide et motivante pour débuter ou consolider sa pratique instrumentale.
Contenu
The Harp prior to the Pedal Operated Mechanism in the Eighteenth Century 2 Inventors of the First Pedal Systems and Appearance of The First Method (1762)
Harp Makers, Composers, Method Writers and Female Predominance
Approaches to Strings and Tuning and the Use of Different Materials
Seating and Playing Positions
Hand Positions, Gestures and Movements
Principles of Fingering, Tone Production and Care of the Hands
Introduction to the Pedal Mechanism, Design Ideas and Single and Double Action Harps
Eighth and Ninth Pedals, Damping Techniques, Harmonics as Played and Notated
Effects Examined and Ensembles of Harps
Modulation, Style of Performance and How to Practise
Health and Harp-Playing
Matters Ignored in Methods, Glissando Pedal Settings
Later Advances in Harp Design and Decoration
Modern Aids for the Player
Beginnings of the Pedal Harp Repertoire and Harps in London in the 1790s
Later Repertoire to mid Twentieth Century, and Ensemble and Orchestral Use of the Harp
The Harp and Spiritual Awareness: The Use of Language Pertaining to the Harp. Celtic Symbolism
The Harp and Religion: King David and Angels
Social Connections, from Royalty to Street Musicians
Poetic and Literary Associations and Representations: the Harp as an Aid to Romance
Discordant Voices
The Harp in the Theatre and Cinema
Envoi: The Harp as an Emblematic or Ornamental Device. A Recent Scientific Achievement and Maintaining Ideals
