Music Discoveries/Be Still and Know

  • $30

Be Still and Know

  • Course
  • 10 Lessons

This artistry course will reveal the elements required to play with expression and musicality. Once you have learned the basic reading elements on your own, join me to study advanced concepts including phrasing, touch, color and tone to create a magical performance of “Be Still and Know”.
Be Still and Know, harp sheet music by Anne Crosby Gaudet

Is this course for you?

This artistry course will reveal the elements required to play this piece with expression and musicality. You will need to learn the basic reading elements on your own. Then join me to study advanced concepts including phrasing, touch, color and tone to create a personal and magical performance of “Be Still and Know”.
You should be able to easily read music, have a good understanding of 6/8 rhythms and be able to play with mid-intermediate level technique. My goal with this course is to help you explore musical artistry. I will guide you to explore musical choices and I will provide support for some of the more advanced technical issues.

We had a contest to name this piece of music and over 200 of you submitted a title for me to consider. I chose "Be Still and Know", which was suggested by Madeleine Van Zyl.  Maybe you recognize the title from a public domain hymn tune, which is based upon Psalm 46. Though I'm not making use of the traditional melody in this piece, I think the subtle reference is fitting, don't you?
Be Still and Know, harp sheet music range

What do I need?

You will need to purchase, download and print the sheet music from the Music Discoveries Shop. The course does not include sheet music.

This solo is in D minor with B flat in the key signature. It is best suited for larger harps.

This link takes you to the Music Discoveries Shop

Be Still and Know, video course sample

Learn to play with artistry

What's included in this course?

This is an artistry course, which includes 45 minutes of skilled instruction to guide you through the advanced stages of learning this piece.

This is not a play-along course and you will need to learn the basic reading elements on your own before you begin working with me.

Preview the first lesson below to learn more!

Let's Get Started!
Preview
Performance Video
Playing 6/8 with Feel
Slurs and Fingering
Shaping the Phrases
Ornaments and Texture
My Technique Routine
Making it Special
Touch, Tone and Color
Color Code Structure
Be Still and Know, video course sample

Discover technique support