Salzedo: Five Preludes for Harp Alone

Alice Giles presents an in-depth course of video lessons, for intermediate to advanced students and teachers.

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Carlos Salzedo's Five Preludes for Harp Alone were seminal works for the harp, marking the beginning of a new way to approach the instrument. Through working on these Preludes the student learns essential aspects of technique, including the different harpistic gestures for expressive colour and tone control. Use the advantages of the video lesson format to listen to the differences in gesture, and watch an expert demonstrate.

Each piece stands alone, and can be learnt separately. The course never expires, and each piece has ca. 30 mins of videos divided into short ca. 5 min clips, each one designed to accompany a daily practice session. You can re-visit the videos as often as you wish, or ask a question in the comments section, to delve deep into the sound world of resonance and colour that is unique to Salzedo.

Alice Giles has performed, recorded and taught the works of Salzedo extensively, and is an internationally acknowledged authority, continuing a tradition passed on directly from Salzedo's own students.

Special Bonus inclusion: Video of Alice Giles playing each of the Five Preludes

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All prices are in US$.

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Alice Giles
Alice Giles

Alice Giles AM is one of the world’s leading harpists, and also a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Winner of the prestigious 8th Israel International Harp Contest, she performs extensively as soloist and gives master-classes word-wide. Australian born, she studied in the US and spent many years living in Germany before returning to her roots, where she lives in rural New South Wales. Always ready for an adventure she has even performed on Mawson Station in Antarctica. She is Director of the Seven Harp Ensemble and Artistic Director of the non-profit company Harp Centre Australia. See more about Alice: www.alicegiles.com


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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