Description
Make Mine a Double: The First Method for Double-Strung Harp
This listing is for the print edition of Make Mine a Double, the first complete method for double-strung harp. Includes access to companion audio resources. Digital PDFs are sold separately on CindyShelhart.com.
Updated for 2020, this expanded edition reflects the expertise of Cindy Shelhart—performer, composer, and educator specializing in the double-strung harp since 1992. Since the instrument’s introduction in 1989, harpists have been fascinated by its overlapping ranges and signature “echo” effect. Some figured it out by trial and error — but many still wonder: “How do you play that thing?”
This method is written at the beginner level for the double-strung harp: perfect for harpists new to this instrument. It’s especially well-suited for those at an early intermediate level and beyond, who are ready to transfer their skills into solid double-strung technique, creative exploration, and confident playing.
With this book, you’ll get:
- 66 progressive exercises and etudes that cover all the core techniques for both large and small double-strung harps.
- 15 additional arrangements you can play on any size instrument.
- Helpful background info that answers the most common questions about the double-strung harp.
- Online resources for the 2020 edition, including:
- Updated listings of double-strung harp luthiers, performers, and repertoire.
- 81 full-length audio recordings of the exercises, etudes, and arrangements, ready to stream or download.
Written by double-strung harp expert Cindy Shelhart, Make Mine a Double remains the trusted starting point for harpists who want to play this unique instrument with clarity and confidence.
