#Celtic#MythologyMonday: To escape safely from the hall of the Fomori, the Dagda strummed his fingers across the strings of his #harp Uaithne, and began to play the ‘Three Noble Strains of #Ireland’.
First, he played the strain of weeping/melancholy, known as the Goltrai, and everyone who heard it was moved to tears; then he played the strain of joy/merriment, the Geantrai, and everyone who heard it fell about in fits of great mirth. Finally, he played the soft and soothing Suantrai, and everyone who heard it fell deeply asleep. Then he was able to make his escape with his beloved harp back in his possession.
It is interesting to note that the word ending trai actually means ‘enchanter’.“
Source: https://substack.com/@aliisaac
This Sunday, Selene (Ambaran) and I will play Japanese sea musics on flutes & harps in the manga studio of "Keep In Mind" by Kim Houtzager in Nieuwegein.
Supported by @japanfans & the Japans Cultureel Centrum Utrecht, with artwork by Selene, by Kim and by BudoGirl. 😉
Question for any #harpist out there: how do you interpret slurs in a #harp part?
For example, if you see a melody or arpeggio spanning a few octaves in a bar or two, and it's obviously one single gesture, do you play it differently if it's under a slur than if it isn't? Which do you prefer to see?
I've noticed I'm not at all consistent about this in my scoring, which makes it look like I want different things when that's not necessarily so.