Help please! Learning to play harp

[Sallyinlancs]

I have a harp that I can't play yet. I've been unable to find a teacher anywhere near me and so it's looking like I'll have to teach myself. I'm fairly musical and tend to pick up instruments quickly, so that isn't a problem in itself, but I could really do with some good resources to help me - perhaps something online? Or a 'teach yourself harp' book?

Can anybody help me with this please?

[Cosmic Ash]

I've been using Sylvia Wood's 'Teach yourself to play folk harp' which is pretty good. I've had my harp just over two months and can play a few of the easier tunes. It is a lot harder than I imagined though!
I also watched some videos on the website of the company that made my harp http://www.welsh-harps.com/harp_playing_lessons_video.php they were very useful for basic technique.
Tomorrow I'm going to a workshop by Harps Northwest http://www.harpsnorthwest.org.uk/beginner-workshops/default.php might be worth contacting them to see if they're planning any events near you.

[Sallyinlancs]

Wow! That's bloody brilliant - exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!!!! I'll definitely be going to one of those workshops! I just wish I had seen today's sooner. Ah well, I'll get that book and give it a go in the meantime. Again - I thank you!!