| Learn to play kinnor Part3....Chords and Melody. |
| This page covers "chords" (2 or 3 notes simultaneously plucked to make a harmonious sound) These can be used as part of a tune or to accompany a singer. |
| (1) .....2 note chords. This is achieved by plucking any 2 alternate strings..... "click" to hear it |
| (high) D,C,B,A,G,F#,E,D,C#,B, A, G (low) |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11,12. |
| (2).... Now 2 note chords formed in a "round" (4 X 2 note chords) work out your own favourite sounds...... "click to hear it |
| Now you can learn to pick out a Melody.... To start a song/tune in a Major sound, start it on string 8 (D)...... To play a song in a Minor sound, start it on string 10 (B)...... From there pick out your favourite tunes.... ie: Amazing grace...start on 8 (D) If you familiarize yourself with the sound that comes from each chord or string, you will be able to play any tune in your mind or heart. At the very least you will be able to make random pleasing sounds to meditate to...... HAPPY HARPING ADVENTURE! |