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Gymnopédie No. 1 (Late-Beginner) Course
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Gymnopédie No. 1 (Late-Beginner) Course
Value: USD$195
Price: USD$45 *
Members Price: 1 Credit SAVE!
If you’re looking for a piece that’s beautiful yet simple, this arrangement of Gymnopédie No. 1 is for you. The slow-moving melody, balanced out by the sustained left-hand notes, creates such a soothing, melancholic atmosphere. If you learn along with the video course, Carrie will give you reminders about technique throughout. She’ll also give ideas on how to play expressively through concepts such as lifting off the strings and tastefully applying dynamics.
Note: To make this a beginner-friendly arrangement, this version has been shortened from the original to avoid the many lever changes. A repeat has been added to make the piece feel more complete.
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Difficulty Level and Skills Required
Late-Beginner: (Click here for the Mid-Intermediate version, for the Late-Intermediate version click here). The right hand consists of three-finger chords and a slow moving melody line. The left hand has 1-2 notes per measure, often played with only the 2nd finger. Compared to the intermediate levels, this version is simplified quite a bit with less notes and no lever changes.
Type of Harp
For big and small harps, 22 strings (C-C) or larger.
Range
Lowest note is D below middle C, highest note is A one and a half octaves above middle C.
Levers/Pedals
In the key of D major (F#s and C#s needed). No lever changes.
What’s Included?
Video Course with multiple lessons to learn “Gymnopédie No. 1” (Late-Beginner).
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Connie Ennis (verified owner) –
I love the gentle rhythm of this song. Carrie is a great teacher and I also took advantage of the extra videos to help with learning the techniques.
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Gail Matheson –
This version is simple enough to learn quickly and apply good techniques like placing the fingers in position. It sounds lovely.
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