what kind of harp should I buy

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October 2, 2009 at 1:24 pm #159818

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I want to start learning how to play the harp but there are so many different kinds of brand and harps I have no clue where to start. Can someone give me some pointer please.

Also any DVDs/books that are good for beginners cause there isn’t any harpist around where I live for me to take actual lessons.

My price range is below 1000$. Maybe 2000$ depending on recommendation. More than 26 string

I been looking around and some have recommended the Harpsicle brand but there 4 different kinds Harpsicle Sharpsicle Sharpsicle Fullsicle

Also Dusty String but there like a list of different kinds for that brand to

October 2, 2009 at 3:39 pm #159819

Rachel
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If you want more than 26 strings and want to buy a new harp, you will probably need to spend over $1,000.

October 2, 2009 at 4:18 pm #159820

barbara-brundage
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Where are you, Vivian? Most people who come here and say there aren’t any local teachers just haven’t known how to find the right people.

October 2, 2009 at 4:42 pm #159821

Audrey Nickel
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To some extent, what harp you buy will depend on the kind of music you ultimately want to play as well.

October 2, 2009 at 5:22 pm #159822

Amanda Welsh
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Audrey,
Do you have full levers on your Ravenna? I’m looking at buying one as my first harp, but I can’t decide on full levers or not. I’m thinking C and F levers should be okay to start, but I’m not sure how long before I might need or want more. Since you’ve been playing it a while, maybe you can let me know your experience.

October 2, 2009 at 5:56 pm #159823

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I live in tampa, florida but I am closer to brandon, florida 33619

October 2, 2009 at 5:57 pm #159824

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I am interested in folk, Scottish, Irish song….not interested in jazz.

October 2, 2009 at 6:07 pm #159825

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So 26 string is pretty decent? Which brand is best for folk scottish irish type of music?
I am looking for somethign 26 or higher but if 26 is decent I can go with that since I’m on a tight budget.

October 2, 2009 at 6:10 pm #159826

andy-b
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Hi, Vivian;

I believe that Harps International has a location in St. Petersburg. Here is a link with the contact information. They can probably also connect you to any teachers in your immediate area. Hope this helps!

http://www.harps-international.com/contact.htm

Andy

October 2, 2009 at 6:14 pm #159827

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that is awesome. I kept looking online and couldn’t find anything and then I found this forum

October 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm #159828

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I found a 250$ harpsicle harp on ebay……Is that any good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Forest-Green-Harpsicle-Harp-great-present_W0QQitemZ280404299848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4149661048&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

October 2, 2009 at 7:04 pm #159829

Geri McQuillen
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Hello Vivian,

I have mentioned this previously on

October 2, 2009 at 7:10 pm #159830

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What site is it on?

October 2, 2009 at 11:07 pm #159831

Geri McQuillen
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Try http://www.harpsales.com

October 4, 2009 at 11:23 pm #159832

Zen Sojourner
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I don’t mention the Denwar when I’m talking harps because in the first place, he’s in Australia so there’s import stuff to deal with – customs, shipping, etc.
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