Summary

Edgar is a renowned harpist who has spent significant time leading workshops and performing in the UK, the US, and across Europe and North America. His extensive background in the early 20th century taught him to teach at prestigious events like the Edinburgh International Harp Festival and the Amherst Early Music Festival. He frequently leads hands-on programs for beginners and professionals, focusing on techniques such as fingernail work with wire or bray strings. His curriculum encompasses an array of subjects, including arranging music for small harps and exploring diverse sources ranging from medieval and Renaissance periods to traditional repertoire.

Title

Bill Taylor - Harpist | Home

Description

Bill Taylor is a specialist in the performance of ancient harp music from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. He plays gut-strung medieval harps, wire-strung clarsachs and renaissance buzzing bray harps.

Keywords

harps, harp, wire, technique, music, news, teaching, fingernail, arrangements, articles, robert, worlds, interpreting, bill, scotland, using, renaissance

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A 54.73.18.6

Dates

Created 2026-03-07

Updated 2026-03-07

Summarized 2026-03-22