Content :
Marson John
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 PredominanceApproaches to Strings and Tuning and the Use of Different MaterialsSeating and Playing PositionsHand Positions, Gestures and MovementsPrinciples of Fingering, Tone Production and Care of the HandsIntroduction to the Pedal Mechanism, Design Ideas and Single and Double Action HarpsEighth and Ninth Pedals, Damping Techniques, Harmonics as Played and NotatedEffects Examined and Ensembles of HarpsModulation, Style of Performance and How to PractiseHealth and Harp
PlayingMatters Ignored in Methods, Glissando Pedal SettingsLater Advances in Harp Design and DecorationModern Aids for the PlayerBeginnings of the Pedal Harp Repertoire and Harps in London in the 1790sLater Repertoire to mid Twentieth Century, and Ensemble and Orchestral Use of the HarpThe Harp and Spiritual Awareness: The Use of Language Pertaining to the Harp. Celtic SymbolismThe Harp and Religion: King David and AngelsSocial Connections, from Royalty to Street MusiciansPoetic and Literary Associations and Representations: the Harp as an Aid to RomanceDiscordant VoicesThe Harp in the Theatre and CinemaEnvoi: The Harp as an Emblematic or Ornamental Device. A Recent Scientific Achievement and Maintaining Ideals |
