11th         Learning Journal

Advanced Harp

7/31/25

Solfigietto by C.P.E Bach

Before listening to this piece my thoughts are that it'll be a very fast tempo. I think it'll also have many arpegios and different tricks done on the harp maybe even some tapping on the side of it. I think this piece calls for multiple people to play it at once.

After listening to it, It was an extremely fast piece played by only one person. Although I thought they were gonna be playing on a harp instead, they played on a piano. I was very surprised with which the speed they placed at since it was very very fast and intense. Some parts of the song had abrupt pauses. It feels like I'm in a horror movie or Victorian movie. 

9/26/25

Go tell it on the mountain

Before listening I predict that Go Tell It on the Mountain on harp will sound bright and joyful, with a steady rhythm that feels like marching or walking forward. The melody will probably be simple, and bold while the harp arrangement may use strong chords or flowing arpeggios to give it a full, ringing sound. Instead of being soft or dreamy, it will likely feel uplifting and celebratory, matching the spiritual’s message of spreading good news. 

After listening, my predictions were correct. This harp piece sounded very jolly and joyful. And it sounds very uplifting. This rhythm reminds me of something that would be in a children's game like Animal crossing. I enjoyed the harmony as well as the arpeggios. 

Im excited to practice the divicies since this is my first time learning what it is. Im nervous about the speed and tempo of the piece and hope I can keep up. Overall I think I'm well prepared and ready.

Physics 

Law of Thermodynamics Interactive Book