LibGuides: Harp: Technique

Recommended Resources

Technique Books in the Allen Library (selections)

Exercises et Études pour la Harpe, Op. 9 by Edmond Larivière
Call Number: MT545 L32 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1946
Also available online.
Progresses from articulation and four-finger exercises to technically demanding final exercises.
Method for the Harp by Lucile Lawrence; Carlos Salzedo
Call Number: MT542 L42 M4 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1929
Exercises with illustrations and technical explanations.
A complement to Salzedo's Modern Study of the Harp and Conditioning Exercises.
On Playing the Harp by Yolanda Kondonassis
Call Number: MT540 K65 O5 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 2003
A comprehensive approach to playing the harp, useful to harpists of all levels. Includes ideas, information, and exercises.
Principal Harp by Sarah Bullen
Call Number: MT546 B85 P7 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1995
Audition excerpts plus practical advice on orchestral performance. Includes CD with performances of the cadenzas and excerpts.

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Browse the Shelves

There are many more technique books available in the library! Use these call numbers to find more:

Call Number	Topic
MT540	Harp technique (general)
MT542	Systems and methods
MT545	Studies and exercises

Browse the Catalog

Browse by subject in the catalog, for example:

Harp > Instruction and study
Harp > Methods
Harp > Orchestral excerpts
Harp > Studies and exercises

Browse Professional Journals

Professional journals are a great place to learn from experts about the most recent developments in your field.
Search articles online or browse the Allen Library current periodicals (near the Allen entrance). See especially:

American Harp Journal by American Harp Society
Call Number: ML1 AHJ
Available online (2006-present) and in print (1967-present).
International Musician by American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
Available in print (last two years on current periodicals shelf) and online (2003 - present).
World Harp Congress Review
Available online only (2006-present).

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