I would expect, not much different from a regular harp. The bray action depends on string displacement toward the bray tip, so that the string hits the tip f...
I want to know you all's first hand and expert opinion. I have seen and heard the EMS gothic harp played on you tube. I am wondering if the instrument is...
Before I bought my bray harp I bought one of these it was a piece of junk! When I tried to bring it up to tension the neck pulled away from the shoulder....
We're working out of doors with ours tomorrow, but I hope, Peter, that we won't get enough wind to try the experiment!! If by some ill chance there is enough...
Hi Catherine I bought a used Ghent harp built by Catherine Campbell. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at...
... finally got back & unpacked. Peter, I am totally happy to tell you we were unable to perform the experiment as the Greenwich Old Royal Naval College May...
Yes, well, maybe someday someone will build a brayed aeolian harp, or one with a curved bridge like a tambura. I can understand your not wanting to take your...
Is a gale necessary though? I remember the first time I heard the winds vibrate my lap harp's strings was just a slightly breezy day at the beach. And no,...
... but next time we're out & it's both dry and just a bit windy we will try it! Meanwhile I can stand a bit more of this lovely dry and calm weather England's...
I'm looking forward to personally meeeting all members and listers who will be in Berkeley CA for the 25th anniversary celebrations of the HHS. See you...
Hello friends of historic harps- Does anyone have any experience, or know of someone who does,with the harps built by Robin Ward from New Zealand? Thank you- ...
It's not too late to come on down and enjoy the weekend conference. The weather here is gorgeous and the campus U.C.Berkeley is stunning. The air is redolent...
The 25th annual Historical Harp Conference and Workshop concluded last night. As a member of the board of trustees, I would like to thank everyone who came....
I second Gregory's motion! It was wonderful. Would love to stir up some discussion or at least comments on our time together! Paula (another trustee)...
Thanks from me too, to all those involved in making last week's event absolutely terrific. Special thanks to Director Cheryl for running the whole show so...
This is an oldie, but a goodie, and I'm sure we all know it but where did it come from? See new photo in "Name That Tune" album. Deborah Friou calls it...
Hello! I got an Erat at an auction for very little money (less than the cost of a new set of strings!), and with some work I hope it will turn out to be a ...
Hi all I've posted two videos from the Friday night concert from the HHS gathering in Berkeley. Go to YouTube.com and do a video search for 'The Historical...
Hello, I'm hijacking a comment made by Flory on the general harplist, which I hope is okay, because it was intriguing: "The difference in tone and expression...
... It is, I think, but I feel like I must be backwards. My triple came tuned at 415 and when I tuned it to 440 it became a lot brighter...also around then,...
Hi Dianne! Good to hear from you! It certainly would not hurt your harp to go down to 415, and I encourage you to try it and see how you like it. I personally...
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