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As a harp teacher with over 30 years of experience, one of the most common questions I hear from students is: “How can I make my harmonics sound more reliable and beautiful?” Harmonics are one of the harp’s most magical sounds – those shimmering, bell-like tones that can add such colour and atmosphere to music. But they can also feel frustrating: the harmonic point is tiny, the timing is precise, and different strings (and different hands!) behave in their own ways. Over the years, I’ve developed a number of approaches to help harpists of all hand shapes and harp types (lever or pedal) produce clear, resonant harmonics consistently. I realised this knowledge would be useful to share more widely, so I’ve created an on-demand video workshop: Improve Your Harmonics.
The course is a step-by-step exploration of the technique, designed for intermediate to advanced players who want to feel more confident and expressive with harmonics. We cover everything from finding the harmonic point and perfecting the release, to different hand positions, thumb actions, tone variation, and special techniques – all in short, practical videos you can watch at your own pace. It’s not about chasing one “perfect” sound; it’s about building a palette of colours that work for you and your instrument. Whether you’re preparing for exams, concerts, or simply want to enjoy the harp’s full range, I hope it gives you new tools and inspiration. The workshop is available now on my website: https://www.lauren-scott-harp.co.uk/store/p92/Improve-your-harmonics.html If you’re curious to learn more about harmonics and how to make them shine in your playing, I’d love for you to take a look.
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