Today’s Office Hour #MusicImprovisation #CrossTrainingMusicians #RondoForm
//Snippet – DHC // Questions from Cherrie, Helen, Sally, Sarah, Ina
Recap: This office hours session focused on musical improvisation DHC provided guidance on creating vamps and harmonic shifts, demonstrating techniques for transitioning between keys using bass lines and chord progressions.
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“Grounded Expansion” – (Week-1 ) – Snippet – Using the Wireframe
#HarpImprovisation #ImprovRondo #MusicWireframe #LearnHarp #BaroqueWarmup #HarpForFilm #BaroqueFlamenco #RondoForm #HarpAcademy #GroundedExpansion
/ AM CHAT / DHC introduced the Improv Rondo wireframe as a simple but powerful musical architecture for grounding and self-expression, demonstrated it live, and guided members through feedback on their shares..| Homework/sharing – Anna G, Mary A, Laure P, Rebekah B.
/ PM CHAT / Grounded Expansion in action: the rondo wireframe unpacked, four inspiring member shares, and a community that keeps proving structure is the doorway to freedom.| Homework/Sharing – Fern, Cherrie, Helen, Teresa
Today’s Office Hour #HipHarpAcademy #BaroqueFlamenco #HarpImprovisation #ImprovRondo #HarpCommunity
Snippet -Cadenza based on Baroque Flamenco
// Questions from: Gabriele/, Christine/ Recap DHC walked the group through a flamenco embellishment lesson, showing how an E/F harmonic foundation gives playing a Latin feel.
Today for Catch-Up Coaching. #HarpLesson #HarpCoaching #LearnHarp #HarpLife #Rondo
Sally walked us through four common technique challenges: how to quickly reposition your hands after a glissando, why playing musically matters more than playing fast, how to understand and apply Rondo musical form to any song, and how to train your fingers to produce a clear rhythmic accent. Includes live demonstrations at the harp and resource recommendations.
“Grounded Expansion” – (Warm-Up Week) – Snippet – combining Dorian & Lydian Modes both sessions
#HipHarpAcademy #BaroqueFlamenco #ModalImprov #HarpImprov #HarpCommunity #RondoImprov #ImprovisationHarp #GroundedExpansion #LearnHarp #MusicImprov #SpokenWordMusic #CelticHarp
/ AM CHAT / DHC led an exploration of Dorian and Lydian modes through a rolling snippet and call-and-response improv, followed by three inspiring homework shares. Adventures in Rondo Improv launches soon.| Homework/sharing – Claire, Christina, Helen
/ PM CHAT / Homework/Sharing – Ina, Fern, Cherrie, Sally
Today for Catch-Up Coaching. – #buzzingstrings #baroqueflamenco
| This was a Catch-Up Coaching session focused on reviewing harp techniques and discussing Baroque Flamenco pieces. The participants, including Sally, Cherrie, Helen, Mona, and Rebekah, discussed various aspects of playing the Baroque Flamenco. The session also included clarification about key signatures for Baroque Flamenco, particularly regarding the use of G sharps and B flats in different versions of the piece.
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Today’s Office Hour
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