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I think I would stipulate that, if I have to learn something outside my established repertoire, the bride is responsible for paying to purchase the music (I, however, would reserve the right to make the actual purchase, as the bride isn’t likely to be able to find something suitable for harp).
I just took my Harpsicle on a road trip, and I carried it with me each and every time I left the car.
They claim it will fit in most overhead bins, but I was at the San Jose airport a couple of weeks ago and took a look at the little boxes they have that help you determine if you can carry something on board, and my Harpsicle is way too long.
Not to throw another monkey wrench in the works, but I have to say again, lap harps aren’t the easiest harps to start with. Blevins makes some lovely instruments, but how frustrated are you going to get trying to learn to balance the instrument while you’re just learning to play?
I just have a couple of things to say about starting with a Harpsicle (I know other people’s experiences may differ, so take what I say with a huge grain of salt).
The ‘sicle’s sound, while better than anything you’ll get from a cheapo Pakistani, nowhere near approaches the quality of tone you’ll get from a Ravenna.
I also have to add that, even if you’re taking lessons, a 26 string should be adequate, if that’s what you can afford right now.
