r/harp

Hey there, Just a really quick question. I've managed to break two strings in the past month (since I've had this new harp) and I was wondering if it could be because I stood up on both occasions when I adjusted the levers.

During pieces, I obviously sit when I adjust the levers, but at the end of my sessions, I normally stand up to turn all levers down.

Could this be why I've broken two strings in a month?

Maybe because I was standing I applied diagonal or twisting pressure to the lever handle as I flipped it.

Thank you so much for your replies!

4 harps- 7 different brands. I have a nice spreadsheet to keep track of my string supply, but want a nice compact way to organize the actual strings. Any clever ideas? I’m thinking some kind of file folder or craft storage caddy….

Hello all,

We're excited for the "Harpists For Humanity" charity event from June 1st to June 8th!

As a reminder, at your convenience during that week we're encouraging you to play out spontaneously in your local community; in a park, sidewalk, any random public space! Attached to this post is a fundraiser flyer for The Trevor Project (primarily crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ+ youth) setup via the service Tiltify for charitable donations. You can keep the flyer with you as you play, printed or on a device, for any passers by that would like to make a donation.

The mod team will be making a donation for each post during that week showing participation in the event, either your setup or a picture/video of you if you're comfortable, so you can feel that just by participating and sharing you're making a difference for the charity regardless of how many donations you get. Prioritize having fun and going out of your comfort zone :)

Here is a link to the Tiltify fundraiser

The Trevor Project official website

Below is the flyer attached to the post, here is a Drive link to a downloadable PDF as well

https://preview.redd.it/qsldxfa3t62h1.png?width=1545&format=png&auto=webp&s=42deb51c3c3b0cb3ce75390e53399282830fef19

Hello Everyone! Just bought my first harp and wanted to know if I should see a teacher in person to learn proper hand placement to prevent injuries and develop good habits in the beginning.

I’m not confident learning this from YouTube because I can’t be corrected on if I’m doing it right. But I’m also intimidated to go and ask and be like does this look right because I’m a beginner who doesn’t know much about harps.

Thank you

I tried to attach a picture of my Celtic harp but it didn't work!

The strings are as follows (22 strings):

red, white, white, white, blue, white, white, red, white, white, white, blue, white, white, red, white, white, white, blue, white, white, red

Does this mean that the notes are C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C...?

I know that typically the red strings are C and the blue strings are F, but on mine it looks different. Please forgive the silly question but I just can't figure out the order of notes! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I haven't played this harp since I was a child and have forgotten most things about it.

Total beginner and have something on your mind? Or you've been playing your whole life but need a refresher? Judgement free zone to post questions!

hi! I'm going to play Stevie Wonder's If it's magic on the harp as accompaniment for a vocalist, there's a few piano sheets out there but I'm wondering if anyone here has a transcription of the harp part or knows where to find one? I'll make do anyhow, it's just a lovely accompaniment I'd like to get it as accurate to the original as I can😊 thank you!

I have a rees harpsicle harp and the mount takes like 3 mins to fiddle with it and get it stored properly. Furthermore it could still easily be knocked over. The rees mount isn't perfect either for various other reasons.

I pick up my harp and play it several times a day and fiddling with the mount every time just won't happen. Problem is I'm just leaving it on the couch or floor and I know I'm playing with fire. I fell asleep after playing it once and almost stepped on it.

What should I do?

My fiancé and I have elected to have a harpist for our courthouse ceremony and she’s requested sheet music for two of the songs we’re want her to play:

• Murder on the Dancefloor, by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
• Hoppipolla, by Sigur Rós

Someone on another thread recommended searching sheetmusicplus for easy/beginner piano versions and that those should be able to be easily adapted. We will offer those versions to our harpist and hope that works, but if it doesn’t, can someone suggest something alternative or share what adapting/arranging a song like either of these for harp would cost?

Thank you in advance!

Total beginner and have something on your mind? Or you've been playing your whole life but need a refresher? Judgement free zone to post questions!

I have just seen a harpist using a pick for glissandos for the first time. It is a pops symphony concert so lots of glissandos. What kind of picks do people use and is this normal/acceptable in performances?

So I was tuning my Aklot 15 String Harp and as I was tuning one to C5, it..unwound itself rotating the peg itself.. I realise it's just under pressure from the wood but that's a new one.

Do I need to replace the harp?

Hi guys. I’ve had a demanding week of performing and now my fingers are destroyed in significantly painful blisters, mainly due to loud glissandos.
Has anybody any advice for playing through this/remedies by tomorrow??

Hi there! my friend me to play harp for her location wedding in Portland, Maine, and she’s having a very hard time finding a harp to rent for.

Anyone in Portland Maine willing to rent out a pedal harp? I could also make a troubadour work.

She of course is happy to sign any paperwork for the rental!