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Harp Suggested Range
About Our Suggested Ranges
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UsageGlissandoBy far, the most common usage of the harp is to perform glissandos. For this technique, the hand quickly glides across the strings of the harp. This can be performed in an upward or downward motion or both: As we've just heard, the harp glissando is very effective for creating moments of beauty and mystery. But it is just as often used as a means to connect one section of music to another: The harp glissando has a unique, wonderful sound, but caution must be used to not over-do this magical effect. |
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