What chords are on an autoharp?

What chords are on an autoharp?

Common major chords for the autoharp are made up of the I, III, V of the scale which begins with the root, or chord name. Thus the chord C is made up of C, E, G (I, III, V). Minor chords are I, flatted III, and V. Seventh chords (more accurately called dominant sevenths) are made up of I, III, V and flatted VII.

Is it hard to learn the autoharp?

For many, the autoharp is remembered as the slightly geeky, easy-to-play instrument from grade-school music class, or as the accompaniment for folk and country singers in the late 1950s and ’60s. It’s fair to say that most people have never pictured it much as a leading instrument in a rock band.

How do you play B Minor on autoharp?

Hold down the D bar, check at the base of the autoharp to see what the notes are on each string, and pinch to get as many of the D and F# notes as you can without hitting the A strings. As long as there’s another instrument sounding the B note, it’ll sound OK, even if the autoharp itself sounds a bit thin.

Can you play any song on autoharp?

Yes, the autoharp is a wonderful instrument! You can play many different styles of music in many settings. The autoharp is likely inspire you to do things you’ve never done. It made me start singing and playing for others, and inspired me to write songs.

Can you use guitar chords for autoharp?

Except for B7 (which appears on 21-chorders, you are out of luck. Trying to play the same song in G or D would be almost as bad. In other words, if you want to play in guitar-friendly keys like D, A, and E, most autoharps lack chords you need and have chords you don’t.

How would a musician play an autoharp?

An autoharp player strums the strings with a stiff felt or plastic pick held in the right hand or less commonly with the thumb of the right hand, while the left hand operates button-controlled bars that damp all strings except those of the selected chords.

What is an autoharp worth?

Playable, good-condition 15-chord autoharps can still bring in some revenue – I have seen some change hands locally in the $125 range, although $75 is closer to the average. Playable, good-condition 21-chord autoharps bring in more, and upgraded, new-condition 21-chord autoharps can do even better.

How do you clean autoharp strings?

The finish on your autoharp can be cleaned by gently wiping it with a microfiber cloth. You can dust the wood underneath the strings using a soft bristle brush. If you use a cleaner or polish, spray or dab the polish directly onto the cloth, then use the cloth to clean your instrument.

How easy is it to play the autoharp?

The Autoharp Is A Real Musical Instrument! Perhaps one of the reasons you decided to learn to play the autoharp is because it’s EASY. Well, that’s certainly true! Once you get it tuned, you can pick up the autoharp, make some pretty chords and strum along with your singing on simple songs after only a few minutes.