AUTHORS:

CAMARIPANO, EMINSON.
CORREA, ARCHIMEDES.

NOVEMBER 2015-2016.
Reviewed by: Luis Herrera and Jorge Arcay 2015.
 Theoretical framework

Lesson 1
Greetings and introduction.
Music.
Knowledge of the harp.
History of the harp.
Parts of a harp.
Care of the instrument.
Motor skills of the hand.
Correct body position.
Nomenclature for reading the harp.
Identify the strings and their names on the staff.
Execution site.
Relaxation practice.

Lesson 2
Study in C major.

Lesson 3
Study of G major.

Lesson 4
Study in D major.

Lección 5
My first waltz.

Lesson 6
Study of the coat. (Blow of Folklore).

Lesson 7
Study of the guacharaca. (Beat of Folklore).
 Hello, Greetings
my little children!
I am the Llanero Harp, very
I gladly welcome them with
darling, beautiful melodies to them
gift, because you all very
soon they will be my great ones
performers.
 Lesson 1
Greetings and Presentation (Dynamic)

Music
An art of combining sounds,
silence and expression of
beautiful, cheerful melody.
 Knowledge of the Harp
Instrument of
plucked strings.

History of the Harp

Product of the evolution of the piano and
other foreign harps (was made
for our ancestors of a tree
called Camoruco).
 Parts of a Harp
PLUG
TUNING FORK
NECK
First Strings STICK
SECOND STRINGS

THIRDS (TENORETES)
RULE

RESONANCE BOX
MOUTHS

FEET

Instrument Care
. Protect it from knocks and scratches.
. Don't let the instrument get dusty
clean with a damp cloth and
then a dry one).

Motor Skills of the Hand

(numbering of fingers and names)
Articulation of the
fingers towards the fist.
Wrist movement.
 4 3 3 4
5 2 2 5

1 1

LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND

MEDIUM
ANULAR
INDEX

Pinky

PULGAR
 Correct Position of the Body
(correction indicators).
. Body posture.
. Straight back.
. Position of the arms and fingers.

Nomenclature for Reading the

Barley
. Know the staff.
. The treble and bass clefs.
. Names of the lines and spaces.
. Musical figures such as
how: round
white, black and
eighth note.
. Notas musicales: do, re, mi, fa, sol,
la, yes (C major scale).
 Identify the Strings and their Names
on the staff
. 1 to 32 (from acute to grave).
. Tuning A 17.
. Guides of
strings, RE
(red),THE
(yellow)
strings
remaining (in black color).
. Recognize in a simple way the
name of the strings in the
pentagram

Execution site.
. Hand and finger posture in the
center of the strings.

Relaxation practice: breathing.

. Inhale and exhale.
 Lesson 2
C Major Scale
To know simply the
staff, treble clef, lines
space and figure like the round one
(to start)

SPACES OF LINES OF
PENTAGRAM (4) PENTAGRAM (5)

DO

G Clef
. Through the development of the study
"Of the mayor", is in process in
and obtaining knowledge of the
 musical language, oriented towards
the reading of the harp, with the help of the
professor or instructor.
. Identify what is written, from this
way, to be able to implement notes
long with two (round figure).
. Upon finishing the study of do
mainly, it is the strengthening and
contribution of knowing a large part of
the music.
 Lesson 3
Study in G Major
Through feedback from
previous study (Of mayor) we give
step to modulation or
transportation of what is 'sun'
"belonging to the 5th cycle"
sequence in order of the sharps.
The scale of G major is beginning to be addressed.
greater, in a flexible and expressive manner
on how to apply the change of
study.

G A B C D D# G
Applying the white figure in the
pentagram through the scale of
named, starting with the second
line and space, make reference of
sharp (#)

With the help of the teacher,

implement strategy that the
students can visualize,
understand and execute.

In this way, the development of

further strengthen the knowledge and
complement the previous study.
 Lesson 4
Study in D Major
Through a review, argue
about the modulation of 'Re
major, 5th cycle, very
simply indicate that of 'Do
mayor, we move to sun and it will have a
sharp (#) note FA, after the
previous scale will be 'D major', which
will have two sharps (#;#) notes: F and
DO. Subsequently, explain to him/her about
initial pedagogical approach.

Applying black exercise in

triad shape making the scale,
using the correction indicators,
in this way continue giving
motor skills of the hands and fingers
(ring, index and thumb) 3, 2 and 1.
Regarding this exercise, we will use
simultaneous trios making the
scale of 'D major' taking to
fist.

Continuously using staccato of

black towards the fretboard,
executing it with the left hand,
being corrected by the indicators
of correction, and thus, repeating the
same dexterity with the hand
right.
At the end, use eighth note and quarter note,
for the management of new figures
combined for the adaptation of
rhythm and beat.
Lesson 5
My first Waltz. (waltz-passage)
Work 01, from sequential repertoire.
Preparatory orchestra.
Song for beginner children.
 Lesson 6
Study of the overcoat. (Blow of the
Folklore
Completion of studies
previous ones, highlighting the figures
rhythmic.

The first stage of initiation

will execute the coat in a simple way
for the function of having the students
can get familiar with the punches
the rhythmic form of the song would be:
black notes in eighths, sixteenths, chords
simultaneous of white with a dot,
also with combined figures
(eighth notes and quarter notes).
The Gabán is a rhythm, a beat or
variant of the joropo, very widely used in
level of the musical structure, with a
special characteristic in its lyrics,
which give this bird,
human skills and almost always
picaresque

The story goes that the rhythm like

it was created by the Indian Ignacio
Figueredo, who improvised it with
great success at a party where
played the harp and in which the Gabán
it was the main dish.

Author:
Claudia Calderón.
 Lesson 7
Study of the Guacharaca. (Hit of the
folklore
In this study of the guacharaca is
strengthen and further develop the
musical dexterity and rhythm, motor skills.
Rhythmic form of the song: black,
eighth note, whole note.

The Guacharaca is associated with the bird

gallinaceous that inhabits in
practically the whole country. The use of
term for the flatland blow,
it is probably due to the
association of rapid phrasing that
characterizes its song and the bird
mentioned.
It is one of the most demanding punches.
for the art of counterpoint, because
the coplers must improvise their
stanzas in continuous form and also
chain the song about the
culmination melodic del
opponent.

The harmonic cycle of the guacharaca

it is the following:
IV–I–V7- I (repeat) in major mode.
 Phrases for Music:
. Music is synonymous with freedom,
to play whatever you want and however you like

you want, as long as it is good and

have passion, let music be the
food of love.
Kurt D. Cobain (1967-1994)
American musician.

. Music is to the soul what the

gymnastics for the body.
Plato (427 BC - 347 BC)
Greek philosopher.

Masters of the Harp:

Cite great harpists
Venezuelans and motivate the
students to listen to it and to
investigate, among them are:
. Juan Vicente Torrealba.
. Cándido Herrera.
. Henry Rubio.
. Hugo Blanco.
. Beloved Lovera.
. Neri Torrealba.
. Indio Figueredo.
. Joseito Romero.
. Ramón Becerra. Incentivizing from
a cheerful way
. Ramón Hernández. and motivating to
the children!
. Rafaél Álvarez.
Valuing and rescuing
Our folklore
nuestro folkloreE.
To. Camaripano,
 Class 1

Start.

Welcome to the students,

presentation of the teacher.

Development.

Music.
The Harp.
Parts of the Harp.
Instrument Care.
Correct Position.
Execution site.
Relaxation practice.

Closure.

Reunion of the main ideas

worked.
 Class 2

Start.

Teach music theory.

Development.

Pentagram.
Parts of the staff.
Musical scale.
Musical keys.
Note placement exercise.

Closure.

Strengthen what has been studied.

 Clase 3

Start.

Identify the strings, their names and

number.

Development.

Guide ropes.
Chord studies.

Closure.

At the end, the class is fed back.

 Class 4

Start.

Arpeggiated chords, simultaneous and

strummed and triads.

Development.

Arpeggios.
-triads.
Pulse and sound exercise.

Closure.

The teacher shows globally

the studied class.
 General Objective.

Develop and strengthen the practice of the harp and music

to build to optimize performance in the
students.

Specific objective.

Motivate students in the development of music.

Design a strategy to optimize the performance of the

students.

Apply strategic activities that contribute to

strengthening of skills and abilities.
Considering making a diagnosis regarding the observation of the
students, proceeding to analyze the phenomenon and characterizing its level
of learning, in this sense, coming to reflect.
 ARTISTIC CAREER
Juan Vicente Torrealba.
Master of the Llanera Harp, Venezuelan.
1917
Born in Caracas, on February 20th on a carnival Tuesday.

1935
His first performance was on the stage of the "House of Commerce" of Mr.
Castor Vicente Torres, in the town of La Unión, Barinas State, interpreting
with the guitar a well-known Cuban song titled "Careful buddy"
Rooster.

1947
He founded the musical group 'Los Torrealberos', made up of his brother.
Arturo Torrealba on the cuatro, one of his sons, Santana Torrealba León in the
maracas and Juan Vicente himself on the acoustic guitar (First Venezuelan
what amplified a guitar in the country).

1948
Compose the recognized musical piece 'Concerto in the Plain', Passage
stylized identification of Venezuelan harpists, which becomes
in the execution field for obtaining a degree in harp in the
brother countries Mexico and Paraguay. Additionally, pleasantly, the neighbors
Colombian folklorists have taken it as their own.

1949
He starts as a professional at National Radio, composes another of his songs.
musical banners, titled "Symphony of the Palmar".

1950
He is hired as the first typical Llanera music group on the radio
Venezuelan. By the company Radio Caracas Radio. It is dedicated to performing
musical performances in theaters, private venues, and radio programs.
He acts in two films from Mexican production companies, with a famous actor.
Antonio Aguilar and the beautiful Flor Silvestre, where their songs were part of
from the central musical theme of the movies. Do a musical tour through the
European continent, visiting Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy and Portugal, turn
musical that lasted twenty months representing Venezuelan culture,
bringing to light, in addition to the music, our traditional costume (Liqui-Liqui).
1960
He embarks on one of the first national tours with his musical group, with
a duration of two years, during which she introduced many singers and
musicians who are recognized today as artists in the national and
international.
Participates in the movie America at Night, an Italian production.

1965
He makes his second tour of the European Continent, this time he had the
great joy of performing in one of the best show venues
Europe, as it is, the Teatro de la Zarzuela, also left its mark on
our music at the University of Madrid, among other performances. To its
return to the country, he is awarded several recognitions for his contribution to the
diffusion of the music y traditions Venezuelans.
It composes the central theme of the movie "The Reporter", of production.
Mexican.
The first cycle of the program 'El Caney de Juan Vicente' comes to a close, which was
broadcast live by Radio Caracas Television, Channel 2 of Venezuela,
schedule stellar.
Take a musical tour across the American continent, this time visiting the
United States of America, acting in the city of Washington D.C.
offers a special concert for the Organization of American States,
O.E.A. appears in theaters, radio, and television with the distinction that in this
opportunity I bring a dance frame and Venezuelan dancers.

1970
A national tour sponsored by the group of companies of the
Branger family, visiting all the states of our beautiful Venezuela, in
this opportunity is recorded live a selection of the best
interpretations of the grouping musical The Torrealberos.
Year following the Venezuela Branger 70' tour, the international corporation
IBM Venezuela decides to sponsor another tour of the same magnitude as the
previously, in the technical area, a selection is also recorded live
musical themes that gave rise to a private LP album.
Take another tour of the European Continent, this time only visit
England is presented at a special and solemn event in the activity hall.
cultural "Coning House", a prestigious location where gatherings are held
artists with great experience in the cultural field. In this solemn performance
if they found more of twenty Ambassadors Plenipotentiaries
representatives from other countries, the Mayor of the City of London and the Vice
Official Chairman of Queen Isabel, along with her family entourage and
to protocol, resulting in a great success for our cultural and political image
external.
Take a tour to the beloved and brother country Mexico, performing in the
National Autonomous University of Mexico, with special performances in the
Siqueiros Poliforum and the Acoustic Shell of Chapultepec Forest,
in addition to making a small tour of the interior of the country, it is presented in
special television and radio programs, receives awards from the
music unions of Mexico. Premiered the songs
musicals "Suite Torrealbera" and "Guadalupana", songs that were liked
a lot, especially among the university population.

1975
The State of the Republic of Venezuela, in the hands of its president
Constitutional, grants Maestro Juan Vicente Torrealba the decoration
"Order Andrés Bello" in its first class, honor band created for
honor the great figures of science and culture, in an event broadcasted on
chain national for the radio y television.
Hold a national tour that lasts two years, sponsored by companies.
oil companies of Venezuela, visiting all facilities and bases on a scale
national.
A well-deserved break is taken and he/she moves to the plains region of
Venezuela, dedicating a long time to the study and perfection of the technique
of photography of motifs and landscapes.

1980
Devote three years to his musical and record productions, which turned into
a return to their ranching years and traditions, composing specific themes
from the region that saw him grow and develop as a man of the plains. It is to the
third year that decides to record all this musical work that means a
retrospective of his life, after long rehearsals with his team creates a
record collection of excellent sound quality worthy of a collection.

1985
Restructure the musical group 'Los Torrealberos' by adding new members.
technical elements and instruments, practically turning it into a
grouping of camera.
He begins his solo stage and as a concert performer he performs a series of
musical presentations in accompaniment with chamber orchestras and
symphonic. Grants free permission to RCN Televisión of Colombia to
use the musical theme "La Potranca Zaina" for a telenovela.
1987
He/She creates the foundation that bears his/her name, along with his/her children and high-ranking officials.

personalities of national and international culture, with the aim of

promote, sponsor, disseminate and elevate Venezuelan musical values and
Latin Americans.
With the Chamber Orchestra of the Foundation, he/she is going on a musical tour.
national of two years.
The JVT Foundation signs a major agreement with the Military Academy
Venezuela appoints Master Juan Vicente Torrealba as Professor
Honorarium and offers as orchestral headquarters of the JVT Foundation the theater of its
military institution. Among the aspects included in this agreement is the
knowledge exchange and updating of musical culture
Venezuelan and Latin American, due to this, the native members (children of the
Maestro Torrealba) taught music and art appreciation classes to the
cadets and ensign, in addition to holding concerts and artistic activities
such as television programs, radio, and even a music production.
The pre-production stage for the tour to South America begins, which
It lasts more than a year of rehearsals and administrative activities.

He is a special guest to musically close the Music Festival in the

City of Villavicencio, Department of Meta in Colombia, in that
the presentation received the most impressive ovation of her artistic career,
more than fifteen minutes of applause moved Master Juan Vicente
Torrealba, to his family and the musical group that he brought to the city.
Juan Vicente Torrealba is honored with several tributes from the
authorities and the Colombian people, the local press expresses that it is a
a very beloved and important artist for his culture. One of the most manifestos
Interesting quote below: 'The Departmental Government and the Institute
of Culture and Tourism of Meta, in recognition of the distinguished teacher Juan
Vicente Torrealba. To the work done with llanera music at the regional level
continental, which has placed him among the great composers of America.
Receive Maestro Juan Vicente, the sincere tribute of the Colombian people
that is considered a cultural heritage of universal music,
find in the parchment in the private archive of the JVT Foundation.

1990
The international tour of South America begins, again as expected.
official support was obtained from the cultural authorities of our
Venezuela, this was carried out with the support of the Torrealba family and the
VIASA airline, focusing on two countries with cultural tradition,
such as Argentina and Paraguay. In these countries, Master Torrealba and
their musical group performs, free of charge, in all the
Military Academies and Schools of each country, being the only artist in the
history that offers concert to this type of military institutions, such as
clear symbol of cultural exchange. In Argentina, it offers a concert.
private to the President of the Republic Mr. Carlos Menem, who kindly
the presidential plane offers us to carry out our internal tour in such beauty
country. Private concerts are held for our accredited personnel and
traffic in our Embassies and Consulates, offers a concert in a
special room of the "La Recoleta Cultural Complex" in Buenos Aires. In the
Paraguay offers a concert for the international music festival of
Arpa, in the capital Asunción, sponsored by the Alliance Française, with the
A global cultural exchange agreement is signed.
Upon arriving in our country, he is received with honors by the Academy.
Military of Venezuela and is invited to receive from the Circle of Journalists
Show of the statuette "The Venerated Venus" in a special event at the
Polyhedron of Caracas.
Following the international activity, visit the sister again.
Republic of Colombia, within the framework of the International Music Festival
"Colon of the Song," in Santafé de Bogotá, as a Special guest and
Jury Fee.
He is honored by the Society of Authors and Composers of Colombia
SAYCO with a toast in its honor among the circle of journalists
show and culture.

1993
At a very special event held in Plaza Bolívar in Caracas, it is withdrawn
officially from the activity as a performer and interpreter of the criolla harp
in Venezuela. This event was presided over by the current Governor,
guest personalities and more than twenty thousand people from the town.
Since your retirement was only in Venezuela (as an act of protest), please make a
international tour "Caribbean 1993", visiting the following countries:
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, which would end in Mexico.
In these countries, he also offered concerts to the Academies or Schools.
Military personnel from each country, as well as all our staff
accredited in the Embassies and Consulates, in addition to complying with the
protocol activities in compliance with the assigned cultural mission,
totally free musical performances.

1994
The State of the Republic of Venezuela, in the hands of its president
Constitutional, grants Master Juan Vicente Torrealba the decoration
"Grand Cord of the Liberator" at the rank of Commander, band of
higher and more prestigious honor that the State of the Republic offers,
created for to honor a the high figures del country.
Participate as a guest of honor in the Second International Festival
Xalapa de la Canción, in the State of Veracruz, Mexico, offering
concerts in theaters and television, a city that proclaims him as 'Visitor'
Illustrate.

1995
You are again invited to participate in the Third International Festival
Xalapa de la Canción, the stage where Maestro Torrealba decides
declare your international withdrawal from the performance with a very concerted effort
special outdoors at the location of the Parque de las Américas, featuring
with the presence of more than twelve thousand people and the high-profile figures of
Central and Regional Government, accompanied on stage by folklorists
more important of Latin America.
As a clear symbol of appreciation that the Mexican brothers have for
Maestro Torrealba, the Government of the State of Veracruz and in the hands of
The mayor of the city of Xalapa decrees to name a Plaza, Street and
Park with the Name of Don Juan Vincent Torrealba.
Year after year, in a ceremonial act and in the presence of the Authorities
Mexican Central and Regional Authorities, from the Official Representative of the Republic
from Venezuela in Mexico and from the Master Juan Vicente Torrealba himself,
counting on a thick and robust number of participating artists and
Latin American folklorists, the Juan Vicente Plaza is officially unveiled.
Torrealba, in the Animas sector of the City of Xalapa.
Since 1995, Juan Vicente Torrealba has been a permanent guest for
various International Festivals, in the same year the JVT Foundation signs a
agreement with the Autonomous University of Veracruz for cultural exchange,
representing us in the university chair, the renowned harpist
Alberto de la Rosa director of the folk group Tlen Huicani.

1999
Master Torrealba, alongside a great team of collaborators, conducts research,
they promote, design and adapt a series of projects that is coming
developing for more than sixty-three years of activity and dreams
dedicated to the art of Venezuelan and Latin American musical culture.
Some of these projects are the following:
Digitalization, restoration, and mastering of musical recordings
analogous.
Special Discography Collections Editing with technology and
integration Multimedia
• Edition of the Autobiography, which is divided into two volumes 'The Plain of
Juan Vicente” and “When He Came from the Plain,” which characterize life in the
man of the plain, will eventually reach the great illusion of the composer musician,
maker of fantasies.
Digitalization of the photographic archive to create an image bank
CD, to edit educational books, tourist calendars, and exhibitions of
reasons y landscapes cowboys
• Arrangements and Symphonic Orchestration of their musical works, which symbolizes
the peak stage of his career as a musician, composer, and creator of
styles and genres, such as the "Tonada Llanera." This project is being
developing his son, the Pianist Juan Carlos Torrealba, residing in Los
United States of America, which has the support of the Orchestra
Miami City Symphony and other masters. Juan Carlos Torrealba
he completed his basic studies at T.C. Williams High School of Music, in the
City of Virginia, and he completed his higher studies at Berkley University Of
Arts, in Boston Mass. Winning the award for best student of the year in
1984, at a national conference in the USA, interpreting the theme of John
Vicente Torrealba The Paraulata Llanera
• Creation of the Page WEB.
• Visits to international festivals where he is a permanent guest
Master Torrealba.

2000
With the studies conducted by the Board of Directors of the JVT Foundation, with
relation to the adequacy and modernization of our venues, both
administrative as orchestral, it was decided to minimize all kinds of expenses and
work only based on specific projects, starting with creating a
virtual office on the network (Internet) and request support for the implementation of
scheduled activities for both private companies and the State
Venezuelan.

2002
In January, a special edition is offered to the market (only 6,000 records.
(compacts) of the special discography production titled 'Collection'
"Privada" (Venezuela version), which consists of three titles, such as:
“Concert for Venezuelan Harp” (With Orchestra), “Instrumentals and
Boleros (Unreleased Boleros) and The Women of Juan Vicente (Voices
Feminine).

2005
The JVT Foundation was restructured and strengthened, now with a new name,
Torrealba Group Foundation, with more than 25 projects awaiting support and
subsidies to be executed.

2006, 2007 y 2008

Master Juan Vicente Torrealba received several tributes in 2007, a year
very important, in which it turned 90 years old, and was celebrated all year.
2009
In February of this year, Master Juan Vicente Torrealba turned 92.
years, celebrating it in Valencia, Edo Carabobo. Where they paid tribute to him
homage in which his song Valencia was raised to Official Anthem of the
city of the same name, also receiving the key to the city, being
designated Guest of Honor.
In April, the teacher traveled to his hometown Camaguan, Guárico State, in
where they unveiled a statue with his likeness, located on the avenue that
is named after the teacher Juan Vicente. And his song Estuaries of
Camaguan was declared a cultural heritage of the Guárico state.
In July, the teacher received a tribute from the symphonic orchestra.
youthful Francisco de Miranda, which was carried out by the Simón Conservatory
Bolívar in the Transportation Museum in the city of Caracas.
Maestro Abreu celebrated the 94th birthday of maestro Torrealba with a concert.
symphonic conducted by Dudamel, with 10 pieces by the master!

In 2012
Master Torrealba turned 95 this year, a concert was held.
Symphonic in the José Félix Ribas hall of the Teresa Carreño Theater with music from
arrangements by Juan Pablo Correa and Álvaro Granadiño, and directed by
Andrés Rivas with great support from Maestro José Antonio Abreu.
This year, Master Torrealba saw one of his many dreams fulfilled.
First Book The Plain of Juan Vicente. Where he narrates his experiences in the plain.
in the 1920s.
Harp Method Prepared by:

Eminson, [Link]árico state.

San Juan de los Morros.
Archimedes, [Link] Guárico.
San Juan de los Morros.

Person in charge of review:

Masters.
José Luis Herrera.
Jorge Arcay.

Gratitude:

We thank God and for the consistency, in which it

was able to perform the Llanera Harp Method (Venezuelan).
this way, to provide you with our knowledge and skills
of what the instrument is, in such a way, to show it to him
how valuable it is to share our teaching with everyone
You all. 'Music is for sharing and not for
compete"... Let's enjoy our Venezuelan culture,
our beautiful instruments and the value towards our Country.