Harp: Glissandos

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About the various types of glissando:

Glissandos can be executed using single notes, chords, and with one or both hands (travelling in the same or opposite directions). They are notated with a straight line between the notes and the word gliss written above. There are various finger positions, as outlined below, which give a variety of timbres. Pedal glissandos are also possible. Enharmonic tunings enable a limited range of harmonies.

Here are some typical dominant 7ths:

CHORD	STRINGS TUNED TO:	LISTEN
Db7	Db Cb B E# F G# Ab	two handed single nail
E7	D Cb B E Fb G# Ab	single two handed
Gb7	Db C# Bb E Fb Gb A#	single two handed

Dominant 9ths are also possible. Here are a couple of examples:

F9	D# C B# Eb F G A	two handed single nail
A9	Db C# B E Fb G A	two handed single nail

The dominant ninths and sevenths that are possible are as follows:

Gb7, Ab7, B7, Db7, E7, C9, D9, Eb9, F9, G9, A9, Bb9

Pedal Glissandos