Natalie Hoffmann, Harpist

Seguidilla, from Salzedo’s Suite of Eight Dances. This piece is found in RCM grade 8, list C. Short, fast and super fun! The clarity and quick pedal changes are tricky with the fast tempo. It’s an audience favorite, and a great piece for an encore! I’m in the market for new mic’ing equipment as my current mic doesn’t seem to like the middle register of the harp (hence, any extra buzzing you may hear in my recordings!). If you have a recommendation of a mic that you reall...y love, drop it in the comments or send me a message. . #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #ottawaharpacademy #seguidilla #youtube #harp #harpist #harpteacher #harpstudent #spanish #suite #harpistlife #pedalharp #lyonandhealy #instamusic #musicianlife #ottawamusic #ottawaharpist

Rêverie, by Grandjany. RCM Grade 2, List B. This piece has such a sweet melody Great for adult beginners! Full video on #youtube. Link in bio.... #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #ottawaharpacademy #harpteacher #harp #harpist #grandjany #reverie #harpstudent #harpist #musiciansofinstagram #ottawamusic #ottawamusician #instaharpist #classicalmusicartist #lyonandhealy #beginner #adultlearner

Interlude, from Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. RCM Grade 10, List C. This one is all about counting and phrasing! Full video on #youtube Have a wonderful holiday! Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. ... #ottawaharpacademy #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #britten #harp #harpist #ceremonyofcarols #classicalmusicians #harmonics #harpteacher #ottawaharpist #choir #lovemusic #merrychristmas #happyholidays

Here’s Theme and Variations, by Haydn (transc. Salzedo). RCM Grade 10, List B. This piece is all about clarity, personality, and evenness. There are actually 6 variations, but Salzedo’s transcription only includes 4. Hasselmans did a transcription that includes all variations. Full video and link to music on Youtube. ... #harpist #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #ottawaharpacademy #ottawamusic #harpteacher #ottawaharpist #haydn #salzedo #transcription #harp #youtube #classicalmusician #themeandvariations #piano

Sérénade Mélancolique, by Hasselmans RCM Grade 6, List B. This romantic piece has a dark, yet beautiful & soaring melody. Perfect for working on mood, phrasing and balance between hands. Full video on YouTube. Link in bio. ... #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #harpteacher #ottawamusic #ottawaharpacademy #harpist #ottawaharpist #frenchmusic #frenchcomposer #romanticmusic #pedalharp #classicalmusic #youtube #melody #ottawa

Just posted on #youtube! Marche, by Domenico Corri. RCM Grade 2, List A. Another studio favorite in the Grade 2 repertoire. My beginner kiddos love the challenge of playing short, quick staccatos. Perfect for exploring mood, dynamic contrast, and introducing musical form. Stay tuned tomorrow for an exciting announcement!!! ... #harpist #recordingproject #ottawaharp #ottawamusic #royalconservatoryofmusic #classicalmusic #marche #corri #ottawaharpacademy #harpteacher #ottawaartist #musiciansofinstagram #femalemusician #harp #harpmusic

Le bon petit roi d’Yvetôt, by Marcel #grandjany . RCM Grade 8, List C. This piece requires precision and control when taken at its fast tempo. There are a quick jumps to play at the soundboard, and lots of dynamic contrast. Super fun to play, and one of the staples in my harp studio!! https://youtu.be/bo_f_8lqvto ... #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #harpteacher #ottawamusic #french #folksong #suzukiharp #harp #harpist #musiciansofinstagram #friday #musician #artist #classicalmusic #ottawa #canada

Friday's video was Sarabanda e Toccata, by Nino Rota. RCM Level ARCT, List C. This piece is one of my favs Such a stunning work. The first movement challenges you musically, while the second movement tests your technique and stamina. Always an audience favorite, and a must-learn on my list! Full video and link to sheet music on #youtube ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2CWEDcPdaY #ninorota #sarabanda #toccata #harpteacher #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #harp #harpist #ottawamusic #italiancomposer #classicalmusic #ottawateachers #musiciansofinstagram #harpistofinstagram #harpmusic

Dance of the Blessed Spirits, by Cristoph Wilibald Gluck (arr. Mildred Dilling). RCM Grade 6, List A. This short piece has advanced fingering and placements that help to develop independency of the fingers. Enjoy!! Video and link to music on my #youtube channel. ... #orpheusandeurydice #harp #harpist #harpteacher #ottawateachers #harpistofinstagram #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #musiciansofinstagram #musicianlife #fingerindependence #teachersofinstagram #musician #happyfriday #opera #arrangement

Here’s Air Varié by Handel (Arr. by Samuel Milligan). Found in RCM Grade 4, List A. Perfect for practicing LH flat thumb! The second page is more complex, allowing students to discover the melody line and explore voicing. Link to full #youtube video in bio. ... #handel #arrangement #harpteacher #ottawateachers #ottawamusic #canadianteacher #harpist #classicalmusic #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #harpmusic #baroque #voicing #baroquemusic #musiciansofinstagram

The Good Little King of Yvetot, in RCM Grade 2, List A. Found in #suzukiharp , Book 1. As I child I studied the Suzuki books, both on harp and piano, so this piece brings back many fond memories! The focus in this piece is on keeping the thumb high, and second finger low and raising!! The student learns how to place multiple fingers simultaneously, and use directional placing (placing all fingers for the direction the notes are going: 3 notes going up= placing 3 notes a...t the same time). The meter is 6/8, so of course, there’s a great #teachingopportunity to learn about the value of the 8th note and the emphasis on beats 1 & 4. All in all, one of my favorites on the Grade 2 list! #suzukimethod #shinichisuzuki #harpteacher #ottawateachers #ottawamusic #canadianteacher #folksong #harpist #classicalmusic #recordingproject #royalconservatoryofmusic #harpmusic #youtube #beginner