Celtic Harp Music Education
While most people are probably familiar with the exquisite sounds of Celtic harp music, few have probably ever been close enough to an actual harp to appreciate its impressive beauty. Fewer still are the number of people who have pursued an education in harp music.
This stringed instrument from the Celts, also known as folk, lever, and/or Irish harps, are just one of the many actual types available. Potential students of Celtic harp music education can search the internet to help them determine what type is best suited for them - - a lever or pedal harp, where to buy or rent one, and what teachers are available in their area to take lessons from. There are also many available resources including books, CDs, web sites, etc for people who wish to teach themselves how to play. Regardless of how one learns to play this elegant instrument, as with all types of music education, learning this skill teaches discipline, hand/eye coordination, and an appreciation of the arts.
Maybe your idea of obtaining an education in Celtic harp music doesn't actually involve learning to play such a unique stringed instrument. Perhaps you're more interested in gaining knowledge about its history and/or how to become a harp therapist or tuner. Just as many sources of information exist to fill such needs including magazines, journals, and ezines. Learn about the difference between lyres and harps; read about wire, gut, and nylon strings and the different sounds they make; compare the size differences of the various stringed instruments, be amazed at the descriptions of the several-story-high Earth Harp and the sounds of a wind harp.
If you're a teacher or performer sharing the tones of this hypnotic stringed instrument, the internet might give you opportunity to share your service and talent. You might be pleasantly surprised at just how many individuals are currently searching for you. Share your stringed expertise with those who wish to carry on the tradition of playing Celtic harp music.
Celtic Music Archive - Ceolas houses the largest online collection of information on celtic music, and has links to hundreds of related sites.
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