Check out my latest acquisition!
A very good friend, with whom I work, is retiring and moving away. As a consequence, she’s bequeathed this beauty to me.
She gave me a lesson on Saturday, and now I’m a harpist extraordinaire. Well, not quite…but soon, soon! It helped that I already play several instruments.
The reading music bit wasn’t hard at all. The getting two hands to coordinate on multiple strings: a bit tricky.
By the end of the weekend, however, I was able to pluck out a recognizable version of “Stille Nacht” (chosen both for its simplicity and for the season).
I’ve never played a string instrument before. I can’t believe the way this thing resonates. The floor beneath my feet vibrates when I play. It’s delightful.
And playing brought on a whole spurt of creativity. I may have to consider a character who plays a harp…
Hi Kelly,
That’s fantastic! I’m fan of harp music myself. Very cool. 🙂
Best,
A. R.
Thanks, A.R. – Yeah, I’m really stoked! I love harp music, too. If I had known how cool it would sound sitting right next to the harp, I might have made an effort to learn to play sooner.
That’s really amazing. It’s a gorgeous instrument. I hope you take up the challenge and make it a part of your life.
Thanks, Gayle! It was such a generous gift from a good friend (who plays amazingly). I hope I can do it justice!