Understanding the Range of the Pedal Harp | A Composer’s Guide

🎶 Curious about the range of the pedal harp? In this harp writing tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how high and low the harp can play, plus practical tips for writing idiomatically and effectively in every register.

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📌 What you’ll learn in this video:
The complete pedal harp range (low C to high G)
Key considerations for writing in extreme registers
How resonance, timbre, and balance affect harp parts
Tips for making your harp writing both playable and effective

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Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:29 – Four Registers of the Harp (Overview)
2:28 – Low Register
4:31 – Mid-Low Register
6:08 – Mid Register
7:00 – High Register
7:49 – Moving Between Registers
8:40 – Final Thoughts

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