Introduction to Pedals

Intended for students who are new to the pedal harp, but possibly have been playing the lever harp for a while, this video explains how the pedals function, basic information about the pedals, and demonstrates how to move the pedals well between various positions. Pedal Exercises for Harp by Jacqueline Pollauf available as PDF download: https://www.harpinsideout.com/product-page/pedal-exercises-for-harp Also available as a hard copy at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pedal-Exercises-Harp-Jacqueline-Pollauf/dp/099763300X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1470668689&sr=8-2&keywords=pedal+exercises+for+harp 00:00 Overview of how the harp works and the pedals function mechanically 3:38 Basic information about the pedals 6:18 Moving the pedals 13:07 Conclusion Jacqueline Pollauf is a professional harpist based in Baltimore, Maryland. She regularly publishes videos in a variety of categories: solo works, instructional videos, harp repair and maintenance, and inspirational videos for young harpists. Recordings are available through all major music outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon. More information about Jacqueline is available at her website: http://www.jpharp.com/. Here you can sign up for her mailing list, find out about upcoming performances, and learn about online harp lessons and workshops. Visit Jacqueline’s informational harp website, https://www.harpinsideout.com/, for a wealth of informative articles and videos about the harp. Sheet music of Jacqueline’s exercises and arrangements is available for purchase here as well.