Harp

Playing Techniques

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I. Plucked Sounds

• Bisbigliando
• Vibrato
• Fingernail Sounds
• Xylophonic Sounds
• Bartók Pizzicato

II. Sliding Sounds

• Fingernail Glissando
• Muffled Glissando
• Vertical Glissando

III. Clusters & Percussive Sounds

• Cluster
• Muffled Cluster
• Thunder Glissando
• Different Types of Hits

IV: Pedal Effects

• Pedal Glissando
• Pedal Trill
• Pedal Buzz

V. Using Objects

• Tuning Key & Metal Rod
• Plectrum
• Bow & Bow Hair
• Other Objects

VI. Prepared Harp

• Material between & around the Strings