Title Metodo per arpa : con l'aggiunta di 65 piccoli studi facili e progressivi
Author Grossi, Maria
Contributors Pozzoli, Ettore
Place Milano
Publisher Ricordi
Year [s.d.]
ISMN M-041-82200-6
Plate E.R. 2200
Physical Description 154 p.
Language Other
Type of Harp Double Action Pedal Harp
Target Audience Teenagers (12-18 years)
Speed of Progression Medium
Structure of Method Chapters on the fundamental techniques of the harp
Type of Illustrations Photos
Style of Music Classical
Musical Structure Exerices
Elements of harmonical Theory No
Introduction 1
Position of the Harp 2
Tuning 3
Elements of Musical Theory  
Beginning with 1 finger  
Beginning with 2 fingers  
Beginning with 3 fingers 4
Beginning with 4 fingers 5
Intervals  
Chords, 3 fingers  
Chords, 4 fingers 7
Pedals / Levers 14
Glissando 11
Harmonics 9
Scales 8
Slides 13
Arpeggios 6
Trills, Tremolos, Bisbigliandi, Ornaments 10
Muffled Sounds 12
Teach by chapter the various specific techniques the harp
1st part:
In the introduction is a lot of general and basic explanation, such as: history of the harp, the position of fingers, the symbol of replacement and detailed explanation of the replacement, how to change a strings, the tuning.
Many varied exercises and given rhythm to work the basic position of fingers.
Then chapter with the bases of the technique fundamental of the harp: explanations and progressive exercises.
2nd part:
Easy and progressive studies of E. Pozzoli which cover all the technical difficulties presented in the previous chapters
No explanation on the musical theory but the used material is very basic and progressive what allows the professor to give explanations himself in addition.
Pedals are introduced late, consequently all the exercises are in C major
Very good exercises to begin with pedals