The Harp in Winter
Every year, as cold weather approaches, we get questions concerning harp care. Unfortunately, once cold weather really sets in, we get...
The Care and Feeding of the Antique Pedal Harp
If you own an antique pedal harp, defined as one built before 1935, the following tips will help you enjoy your instrument, and will...
Soundboards – The Soul of the Harp
The soundboards that we use today are the result of continuous refinement of initial design work that was done in 1990. This initial...
String and String Tension
The string specifications on this chart are based on Bow Brand Gut harp strings. I use their “standard” gauge for most modern (post...
What strings should I put on an Antique Pedal Harp?
None. (Yet.) A strung harp is under a tremendous amount of tension. The wood on an antique harp may not be in any condition to bear this...
On Buying a Harp-An Introduction
Buying a harp can be a complex process. In addition to the obvious issue of expense there are questions of longevity and reliability,...
On Buying a Harp - New v. Old
If the harp under consideration is a new instrument or if it is one with a new soundboard, it will, to some degree, open up and become...
On Buying a Harp - Size, Tone Quality and Preparation
A little homework will greatly increase the odds that the chosen instrument will be satisfactory. The following items may seem elementary...
On Buying a Harp - A Proven Testing Sequence
A testing sequence that has proven efficient includes: Play something familiar on the harp to get an overall impression. Both harpists...
How do I polish the brass without damaging the harp?
Don’t. Brass polish is corrosive. It also contains abrasives, which when wicked into the mechanism will quickly damage moving parts...
