Apart from being a business, autoharpworks is a service provided for the advancement of the autoharp and promotion of interest in the instrument. Provided to youtube by cdbaby wayfaring stranger harvey reid the autoharp waltz. The autoharp is held upright against the body of the player and is strummed or plucked with the right hand while the left hand is used to press down on a chord bar. It features a series of chord bars attached to dampers, which, when pressed, mute all of the strings other than those that form the desired chord.
This is an authentically reproduced 1930s autoharp by oscar schmidt, the original 9 yearold manufacturer of the instrument. It is my second g dorian mode autoharp composition, and my first since keeper of the light way back in 1988. Make offer mel bays fun with the autoharp vintage mel bay publications. Currently includes the harp fantasy system, martial law, college of magics and harp sci fi and harp scifi xtreme. Find stories about your favorite players and your favorite places to play, read up on the festivals. Within a short time you might be playing recognizable melodies.
The autoharp began its life as an early twentiethcentury adaptation of the zither. I think it makes a great autoharp instrumental, and i recorded a version on bryan bowers borrowed orthey diatonic harp for my first autoharp. This was a handout given to the 1999 autoharp class at augusta heritage workshops in elkins wv. The eagles hotel california performed on an acoustic autoharp by darryl minsky.
I imagine that it is the kind of thing they were playing in the late 1800s when they first invented. It also includes options to show the active strings, or keep your chord buttons pressed, to make playing easier. More recently, pj harveys experiments with modified autoharps saw her write pretty much all of let england shake on the instrument. Autoharp is the lead instrument in the famous version of sea of love from the 50s. Various applications that assist harp roleplayers in creating character sheets, track combat and more. Threetime autoharp champion jo ann smith plays the autoharp with beauty and expression beyond compare. Harvey reid plays scotland bridge on autoharp youtube. The beatles for autoharp by the beatles softcover sheet. Of course, the first song i had to learn to play was wildwood flower. Various artists first patented in 1881 by german instrument repairman charles zimmerman, the autoharp first reached popularity as a novelty instrument. Gold tone autoharp bag case with carry strap and storage pocket. Songs on which i use the autoharp for accompaniment.
Though known primarily as a guitarist and songwriter, reid is one of the finest autoharp players and composers ever. The mountain dulcimer arrangements md contain traditional music plus tablature. I wrote this song in 1982, and it has been a sort of theme song for me. More specifically through the early radio hits of the carter family. The sparrowharp was designed for children or adults with shorter arms 20. You are my autoharp i push every button on your body i push the a minor, the e flat, the f major and especially the c sharp 7 you are my autoharp i play every string in your mind and even when i play them very loud they keep in tune but how will they sound soon you are my autoharp i bought you in a pawn shop in virginia you were cheap but in.
Inside, find songs, lessons, tips, and a variety of information for improving your playing and help you maintain your instrument. Harvey reid is bestknown as an instrumental guitarist and songwriter, but he is also one of the great autoharp players. Find great deals on ebay for autoharp and autoharp 21 chord. Harvey reid plays waltz of waves on autoharp youtube. Harvey started playing the autoharp in the summer of 1972, at the age of 18. Hotel california eagles on autoharp instrumental cover. Oscar schmidt os11021fne natural flame 21 chord acoustic electric autoharp. Oscar schmidt os11021fn flame natural 21 chord autoharp with gig bag plus b. Autoharp scale youtube who plays it, spiritual music, make a joyful noise. This list is a compendium of all the tunes quadas has played, or attempted to play, since our inception in 2010. Autoharps for sale classifieds on oodle classifieds. The autoharp and chromaharp aka chorded zither are exceptional instruments.
By 1900, while that fad had passed, the autoharp found an enduring home in the southern mountains. Woodpecker multimedia announces the 2003 release of the autoharp album, the longawaited autoharp cd by acoustic string legend harvey reid. Autoharp, stringed instrument of the zither family popular for accompaniment in folk music and country and western music. From what i hear thats because it has so many strings that it is very difficult to tune, but it is fairly easy to play. His autoharp cd is on itunes and many other digital download services. Unfortunately, these beginning melodies are often recognizable only to the one who is playing. The line about the mandolin referred to how good bill monroe sounded to me those days as road music. Drawing inspiration from the european zither and originating in the 1880s, it has become synonymous with the bluegrass music of appalachia and renowned for its use by bluegrass pioneers the carter family. A musician may position the instrument on a table, on the lap while seated, or resting against the left shoulder. The autoharp is perhaps the easiest stringed instrument to sound okay on quickly.
Features chromatic and diatonic instruments on a variety of original, traditional tunes and songs. Autoharp music tips listen to autoharp and chromaharp music by autoharpists online. Harvey reid born 1954 is an american musician living in york, maine. The autoharp is a musical stringed instrument having a series of chord bars attached to dampers which, when depressed, mute all the strings other than those that form the desired chord. Autoharp music, music for film, download music, license music. I wrote this for my 2nd autoharp album in 20, and play it now and then. This allows us to provide our customers with the highest quality service and the best products available. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, apartments for rent, jobs listings. Confessions and ramblings of a reluctant autoharp teacher. A musical instrument resembling a zither equipped with a row of buttons, each of which damps all of the strings except those forming a. He won the 1981 national fingerpicking guitar competition and the 1982 international autoharp competition. I was just given a 12chord autoharp, not in great shape. This is one of his bestselling recordings and a masterpiece of mostly solo autoharp playing.
Sorry to anyone in the usa, but this video has been prohibited there by you. Autoharps for sale, custom autoharps, oscar schmidt autoharps, repairs, parts and. Harvey reid plays sea of galilee on autoharp youtube. We are an authorized oscar schmidt dealer, so you know that we offer the best products on the market. This compilation features a variety of performers, as. Cd baby, itunes, rhapsody, emusic, amazon, napster, liquid digital media, payplay, audiolunchbox, groupietunes, ruckus. Then the autoharp made a comeback through the radio of all things. Oscar schmidt model os21cqtr flame red acoustic 21 chord classic. I wrote this happy tune to fit nicely on a chromatic autoharp, since so many melodies dont. Autoharp uses highquality audio samples and matches its volume to your strumming speed for realistic playback. Hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, and autoharp sheet music. Despite its name, the autoharp is not a harp at all, but a chorded zither.
Printable sheet musicfree sheet musicpiano musicmusic songsukuleleguitartin whistle music classroommusic download. They have a unique sound that when played slowly has an almost harplike sound, but when played with full fervent strums, their sound is all their own. In 1996, acoustic guitar magazine listed harveys album steel drivin man as one of the top 10 essential folk albumscds of all time. The authentic bluegrass autoharp hammacher schlemmer. Printable sheet musicfree sheet musicpiano musicmusic songsukuleleguitartin whistlemusic classroommusic download. The guitar, harp, and dulcimer are widely used, but the zither and autoharp are relatively obscure instruments.
John prine and iris dement in spite of ourselves live from sessions at west 54th duration. Discover our autoharps from brands like oscar schmidt. Oscar schmidt autoharp oscar schmidt os21cq autoharp. It is my second g dorian mode autoharp composition, and my first. The autoharp quarterly is the magazine which is by, for, and about autoharp enthusiasts. Just push down a button, strum, and youre rewarded with a nicesounding chord. Wildwood flower johnny and june youtube songs instruments easy listening. Stringed instruments, like the zither, autoharp, guitar, harp, and dulcimer, all have a common origin, but they are played and orchestrated in different ways. Autoharp music, music for film, download music, license music and flash intro music at. Autoharps definition of autoharps by the free dictionary. Autoharp works home page for bob lewis, 1992 mountain laurel and 1996 winfield international autoharp champion, performer, teacher, writer, instrument designerbuilder, and merchant. I wrote this for my cd the autoharp album, where it appeared as a solo instrumental that i played on a borrowed orthey harp.
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