Harp Beginnings 1 vs 2 Comparison

Which one is for you? Find the program that’s the right fit for your current stage of learning.

Swipe	Harp Beginnings 1	Harp Beginnings 2
Who is it for?	Absolute beginners or those returning from a break who want to start at the beginning again.	If you need help moving from mid- to late-beginner, want to fill technique gaps, want a refresher that doesn’t go back to the beginning, or want the next step after Harp Beginnings 1.
Previous knowledge required	None at all!	Basic harp playing up to a mid-beginner level
Do I have to read sheet music?	No, it’s not required	No, it’s not required
What songs will I learn, and what genres are they?	The Water is Wide (Folk/Hymn) Mahogany Moon (Original/mystical) Greensleeves (Celtic/Christmas)	Brahms’ Lullaby (Classical) The Parting Glass (Celtic) (Why only 2 songs? The answer is here)
How long do I need to practice?	30 minutes per day	30 minutes per day
Will I get personal feedback from a teacher?	Yes	Yes
What else will I learn?	How to play from chords How to practice effectively Basic harp technique Using fingers 1, 2 and 3	How to improvise How to practice effectively How to play triads How to play musically and with dynamics How to put 2 hands together How to play rolled chords How to play smoothly Using all 4 fingers
How long is the program?	6 weeks, with a bonus Celebration Call in week 7	6 weeks, with a bonus Celebration Call in week 7
Is there a community or group element?	Yes, you’ll be having weekly calls with your teacher and classmates, and you’ll be part of a classmates group chat	Yes, you’ll be having weekly calls with your teacher and classmates, and you’ll be part of a classmates group chat
Is sheet music included?	Yes	Yes

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Have More Questions?

No, you can join Harp Beginnings 2 even if you’re completely new to this website! You’ll have the best experience in Harp Beginnings 2 if you already have the basics of playing the harp established, though. If not, it would be best to join Harp Beginnings 1.

If you feel that you’ve forgotten everything and need to be reminded of the basics thoroughly before moving on, join Harp Beginnings 1. If you did good work on your technique when you learned originally and you just need a refresher to help you get back into things, you can join Harp Beginnings 2. You will still have prompts to help you refresh basic technique in Harp Beginnings 2, but it will move much faster.

Yes, Harp Beginnings 2 teaches more advanced concepts like musicality and improvising, and more advanced skills like playing rolled chords and complex overlapping brackets. But the courses to learn each song are still slow and methodical, and there will be plenty of time to practice before we move on to the next piece.

Harp Beginnings 1 includes Early-beginner and Mid-beginner pieces which are short, simple and don’t take a lot of time to learn. Harp Beginnings 2 includes a Late-beginner piece which is much longer and more complex, and takes a bit more time to learn. Plus, Harp Beginnings 2 has much more additional content and videos to help students to work on specific skills that they need as they graduate to Late-Beginner.

If you decide in Week 1 that you would prefer to do the other program, please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to help! Transferring to the other program does mean catching up on some of the content you have missed, so do your best to make a choice you’re happy with now.

Yes! Contact us on [email protected] and tell us what your situation is, and we’ll do our best to help you make a decision that will give you the best chance of success.

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