Compiled and translated by Isabelle Perrin
and Barbara Fackler
with the intention that this collection be shared freely among harpists
at no cost. It should never be offered for sale. Many of these effects
may be indicated in more than one manner. The words and/or symbols may
be used together or independently of each other. All effects using a
tuning key refer to a wooden handle with a metal shaft.
Because we do not guess at rhythm, notes, dynamics or tempi, we
encourage our fellow harpists to treat these new and unique notations
with the same care as is given to other elements of music. We encourage
harpists not to guess, but execute them as intended.
Some of the effects cataloged here may be heard on the recording
Bernard Andrès played by Isabelle Perrin. Hortensia 3003842
ARC
321.
Editing assistance was generously provided by Joanne Glover, Delaine
Fedson, and Thea Hansen. Graphics and webpage design by Augie
Fackler. Demonstrations filmed by Kelly Yousoufian.
Digital video editing by Dane Wester.
All movies tested with Quicktime Player. They should all play in Windows Media Player as well. The files are all rather large. High speed access is recommended. Those with dial up access should save files to hard drive for viewing offline.
#6 Pincé or Sons Pincés (13.7 mb)
#17 Effleurer les cordes avec la paume (32.8 mb)
#18 Faire claquer la(ou les) corde(s) indiquées(7.9 mb)
#26 Frapper la table avec le doigt qui joue la note(5.5 mb)
#27 [mg: sur la table accrocher un diapason sur le 1er sol filé] (8.4 mb)
#30 Étouffer en suivant le fer de la clé (10.5 mb)