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Harpsicle – Best Way To Hold It
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  • January 14, 2008 at 11:45 pm #163660
    martin-solomon
    Participant

    Just got my new natural Fullsicle today (the only disappointment was that the UK customs charged me £100 VAT before they would deliver it).

    Can anyone recommend the best way to hold it while playing? It seems difficult to keep steady and in one place (compared to my Camac 38-string).

    Are people using the strap or just resting it in their lap?

    Thanks,

    Martin Solomon
    Bristol, UK

    January 15, 2008 at 2:32 am #163661
    Audrey Nickel
    Participant

    Hi Martin,

    I have a Harpsicle, and I’ve found it easiest to use a lap bar.

    January 15, 2008 at 3:00 am #163662
    missy lannon
    Participant

    i like my strap.

    January 15, 2008 at 3:40 am #163663
    Katy Clarke
    Participant

    I’ve never had luck with the strap, but the lap bar is very handy!

    January 15, 2008 at 3:44 am #163664
    Cheryl Z.
    Participant

    Hi Martin,

    While sitting in a chair, I prop the Harpsicle against my padded harp bench.

    January 15, 2008 at 8:15 pm #163665
    Tacye
    Participant

    For harps of that size I cross my ankles and rest the harp on the inside of my calves.

    January 15, 2008 at 8:21 pm #163666
    Audrey Nickel
    Participant

    It took me a while to get the knack of the strap, and even now (after having had the Harpsicle a year), I find playing with the strap awkward.

    January 16, 2008 at 5:53 am #163667
    Michael Wilson
    Member

    That’s exactly how I’ve been holding it, too.

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