There are two versions of each exercise: a gentler version and a more advanced version. These harp warm up exercises are based on block placing and encourage clear articulation. The repetitive patterns help players develop a reliable “cookie cutter” hand shape – closing the fingers into a loose fist after each block and then opening to the same shape for the next.
What makes these harp warm up exercises different?
I wrote them to be musically interesting so they stay engaging even when played regularly. Simply choose any three exercises and play them straight through without stopping. By the end your fingers will be properly warmed up. You can mix and match any of them in any order, so the warm-up always feels fresh.
The real magic happens when you use them as a harp ensemble.
All the exercises fit together harmonically, so every player can choose their own three exercises and everyone plays at the same time. You end up with a group harp warm up that actually warms up the fingers properly and sounds different every single time.
What makes these harp warm up exercises different?
I wrote them to be musically interesting so they stay engaging even when played regularly. Simply choose any three exercises and play them straight through without stopping. By the end your fingers will be properly warmed up. You can mix and match any of them in any order, so the warm-up always feels fresh.
The real magic happens when you use them as a harp ensemble.
All the exercises fit together harmonically, so every player can choose their own three exercises and everyone plays at the same time. You end up with a group harp warm up that actually warms up the fingers properly and sounds different every single time.
