Can you teach yourself to play the harp?

Can You Teach Yourself? Yes! The large percentage of harp players we meet are self-taught or have had only a very a few lessons to get themselves started. Others are more comfortable learning from an established teacher either in person or YouTube or Skype.

How expensive is a beginner harp?

Harp is a delicate and specific instrument, so the price can vary. Simple beginner harps can be anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars and up to $1,000 or $2,000. However, regular harps can get pretty expensive. Folk harps can be anywhere between $1,000 and $5,000, while pedal harps can get well-over $10,000.

When should you start learning harp?

Harp students generally start later than violin students, around ages 7-9 at the earliest. In addition to the above criteria, children who want to learn harp should have solid motor-control skills, such as being able to tie their own shoes or using scissors to cut semi-complex lines without adult help.

What harp is best for beginners?

Best Harps for Beginners

  • Roosebeck 8 Strings Lily Harp.
  • Sturgis 21 Inch Tall Celtic Baby Harp.
  • Smequeen Celtic Irish 15 Strings Harp.
  • Royal 12 String Children’s Harp.
  • ROYAL HARPS SOLID ROSEWOOD 22 String Harp.
  • Rees Harps Sharpsicle Black Harp.
  • Roosebeck Heather TM Harp.

What type of harp is best for beginners?

Can you learn harp online?

You can get courses to learn the fundamentals of harps and basic tunes to some highly advanced courses to learn and play harp like professionals. These courses are impeccable in term of learning experience and whatever your goal might be, you can find the right harp learning course online on Udemy.com.

Are harps difficult to play?

Unlike wind and bowed string instruments, the harp sounds great from day one and it is relatively easy to play simple and satisfying pieces after only a few lessons. However, the harp is a difficult instrument to play to a high standard.

How much does a good quality harp cost?

How much does a harp cost? The average price of a lever harp is between $2,500 to $5,000 while a full size pedal harp is $15,000 to $20,000. We sell a wide variety of new and used harps and offer a a variety of financing options.