{"id":272,"date":"2023-09-21T15:18:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T22:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harpistanneroos.com\/blog\/?p=272"},"modified":"2026-01-04T02:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T10:08:25","slug":"the-top-10-ways-to-use-live-harp-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harpistanneroos.com\/blog\/the-top-10-ways-to-use-live-harp-music\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Ways to Use Live Harp Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like superheros, harpists swoop down to save the day. We appear as if from nowhere, brandishing an instrument that has the power to alter mood and atmosphere.<\/strong> We look like your ordinary Clark Kent until we wield our harps and go out into the world to do good!<\/p>\n

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Holy guacamole, Robin! It’s Batman playing a new-fangled harp!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Harpists may be as rare as other superheros, those do-good angelic souls that that walk among us incognito. Perhaps this explains why bystanders often tell me, “I’ve never seen a harp before!” and “I’ve never met a harpist before!”<\/p>\n

Most are stunned that such a wide variety of music\u2014from \u201cStairway to Heaven\u201d to \u201cFields of Gold\u201d, “Greensleeves” to “Danny Boy”, and “When You Wish Upon a Star” to “Theme from Game of Thrones”\u2014are possible on the harp, even on the Celtic harp. So, it should come as no surprise that with a bit of imagination, your\u00a0 harp superhero adds magic in just about any situation.<\/p>\n

When you use live harp music, you’ll become a superhero in the eyes of your guests, students, and colleagues. My list of The Top 10 Ways to Use Live Harp Music <\/strong>appears below to spark ideas of how you can benefit from this\u00a0 magic. This may be a top 10 list, but my list contains only 9 items. You get to add the 10th entry!<\/strong><\/p>\n

How would you use live harp music?<\/strong> Add a creative application that isn\u2019t included in the list below, and a free CD or album download of your choice<\/a><\/span> is yours! I\u2019ll keep the comment section open for just two weeks, so you have a limited time to respond. Only G-rated suggestions, please \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

And now\u2026drum roll please\u2026The Top 10 Ways to Use Live Harp Music <\/strong>(in no particular order):<\/p>\n

1. As a romantic surprise.<\/strong> The harp and romance go hand-in-hand. Does the harp attract the opposite sex? Of course it does.<\/p>\n

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Cary Grant proves that the harp attracts the opposite sex, but it doesn’t hurt to be handsome, too. (publicity still for the movie “The Bishop’s Wife”)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s no secret that the harp is a well-known addition to weddings<\/a><\/span>, so why not surprise the bride and have live harp music instead of a recording? Her heart will skip a beat when she discovers you\u2019ve gifted her with the real thing as she walks down the aisle.<\/p>\n

Want to ensure a \u201cYes\u201d to your proposal<\/a><\/span> of marriage? Feature your intended\u2019s favorite songs<\/a><\/span> played the harp when you pop the question. Works every time. (I have a 100% track record.)<\/p>\n

For just about anything you have up your sleeves, your sweetheart will melt into your arms when you include live harp music as a surprise. In fact, read the story of Bob<\/a><\/span>, who asked me to play in his hotel room for his wife. She was floored by the experience.<\/p>\n

2. To wow your guests.<\/strong> The harp fits into your creative vision.<\/p>\n

The harp has a visual presence<\/a><\/span> that no other instrument can claim. Seeing a harp up close and personal will be a first for many of your guests. Both children and adults often want to steal the chance to touch the strings. The harp is an enchanting addition.<\/p>\n

Choose an unusual visual setting for the harp. The Celtic harp can go just about anywhere. I\u2019ve played in a castle turret, in a tree house, and on many a yacht. I even played in the shower (water off) and inside an elevator on the weekend Good Morning Sacramento television show (watch videos<\/a><\/span> to witness these crazy shenanigans). And enjoy this performance, along with the view, as I played on the Heavenly Resort Aerial Tram<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n