Alan Horvath | Resources for Autoharp Players

Autoharps:

Here's Alan's Custom Autoharp Tutorial:

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Hear Alan playing his converted Oscar Schmidt Autoharp :

The Ring Goes South

Frodo's Song

Cathy Beyer's Moody Blues 'Harp:

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Cool Autoharp Books :

The Autoharp Owner's Manual :
Everything from Maintaining to Building an Autoharp

by Mary Lou Orthey

This is the book I treasure most. It contains absolutely everything imaginable about your autoharp ... and also has some very important info about converting or customizing your 'harp! Do yourself a favor and get a copy - you'll be amazed at how much is covered in this wonderful book! ~~Alan

VHS : Learn to Play Autoharp (VHS Tape)

by John Sebastian

John Sebastian provides a step-by-step learning guide to one of our most beautiful (and easiest) traditional instruments. He teaches the basics�how to hold the autoharp, elementary chord theory, tuning up, accompaniments to your favorite songs�then uses several melodies and instrumentals to demonstrate the fingerpicking techniques used by the great traditional players.

Autoharp Method - In Four Easy Steps (Book & CD)

by Evo Bluestein

Evo Bluestein's highly regarded autoharp method is finally available in this Mel Bay publication. Part One includes basic music theory and details Evo's easy 4-step method. Part Two includes rhythm strumming instructions, melody chord changes, and lyrics to 18 well-known American folk songs and southern fiddle tunes in the keys of G, F, C major, and A modal (keys that are provided on standard 12, 15 and 21 bar harps). Also included are instructions for transposing to other keys. All songs are included on a solo performance CD for the purpose of ear training and accompaniment.

Beginning Autoharp Instruction Book

by Phipps

"If you only buy one Autoharp Instruction Book, this is the one you need to get. It is very easy to understand. You will be playing in minutes. I have several Autoharp Instruction Manuals, but not one can compete with this book. Everthing you need to know, is located in the book. It's a great book and well worth waiting for." ~~solarvisions from Chesterfield, Virginia USA

Mel Bay's Complete Method for Autoharp or Chromaharp

by Meg Peterson

"I found Mel Bays Complete Method for Autoharp or Chromaharp to be an ideal book for learning to play the autoharp or chromaharp. It starts with the basics of how to read music and takes the reader through an understanding of the autoharp/chromaharp; how to tune it, how to develop various strumming styles and music styles and how to make adjustments to the instrument should the player desire to do so. This book contains well written text as well as photos, charts and illustrations. The photos and illustrations are clear and understandable, a definite help for those who learn better from seeing something done. The selection of music included offers a variety of styles and tastes and takes the learner beyond the beginner stage. Lessons also include some music theory. In my opinion, this is a must-have book for learning either the autoharp or the chromaharp." ~~A reader from Seoul, Korea

Songs of Christmas for Autoharp

by Meg Peterson

Celtic Autoharp

by Karen Mueller

And below are Alan's favorite Autoharp links :

Amplifying Your Autoharp

Harvey Reid

Autoharp Radio -- Marc Gunn, Bard

Autoharp.org

Orthey Instruments

Oscar Schmidt's fine line ... just [Click Here]

The Autoharp Quarterly Magazine