Music Theory Practice

Music theory is another essential tool in your harp toolbox. Demystifying how music is built helps you read, memorize, and learn your pieces much faster.

Here are some of my favorite free interactive tools to help you build your skills:

• Note Identification Exercises – Perfect for absolute beginners getting comfortable reading the grand staff.

• Interval Identification Exercises – Train your eyes to recognize the physical distance between notes.

• Chord Identification Exercises – Learn to instantly decode root positions, inversions, and shapes.

Harp Rental Information

We highly recommend that all beginning students start by renting a harp before fully committing to a major purchase.

For students in the Greater Boston area, The Harp Connection in Rowley, MA is a wonderful, highly respected resource. Located just off I-95, they offer excellent rent-to-own programs for both classic lever harps and Celtic harps from top manufacturers. Learn more: harpconnection.com

Purchasing Harps

When you are ready to take the exciting step of purchasing your own instrument, it helps to know which brands set the industry standard. Below are the most reputable manufacturers crafting high-quality instruments today:

Lyon & Healy Harps - https://www.lyonhealy.com

Salvi Harps - https://www.salviharps.com

Camac Harps -https://www.camac-harps.com/en/

Dusty Strings Harps -https://manufacturing.dustystrings.com