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The ultrasound guided injection sounds like a good idea — I’ll ask. Yes, the doctor specializes in hand/wrist problems only.
Most people I’ve talked with said the cortisone shot relieved the symptoms for a while. In my case, no difference. So I suspect you are right that it did not reach the affected area.
I have the Harp Trolley and like it a lot. Check the price on Amazon (it was $235 + shipping when I looked this morning).
I agree — the classic Manhasset. For a while, I used a different foldable stand but the legs stuck out too far and I couldn’t get it close enough to the harp. That resulted in too much head movement when looking between the music and the strings.
For me, the biggest issue was reading the music on the stand which was between the near point (the reading spot of the bifocals) and the far point (long distance) of my bifocals. I measured the distance from my eyes to the music stand and had the eye doctor write a prescription specifically for that distance. Rather than bifocals, my music glasses are only this specific prescription. I got mine made at Costco at a reasonable price. They have reasonable selection of frames to choose from.
In our old house, we had radient heat built into the concrete slab. It was no problem for the harp (and was incredibly comfortable and efficient). I always used a small narrow piece of carpet under the harp and bench just to keep things from moving on the smooth surface of the floor.
Putting wood flooring over radient heat may be an issue. If it’s too thick it will act as an insulator and not let the heat radiate. Consider using some of the newer “wood grained” ceramic tiles that look really nice and would not have that problem.
Is there somewhere that I can buy just the violin part (for a duet) without having to buy the entire band score?
I noticed on the Peterson web site that they offer a software strobe tuner called iStroboSoft for use on phones/tablets (for $9.99). Does anyone have experience with this product?
Gunnar —
I’m a woodworker (as well as a harpist). My recommendation would be to monitor the size of the separation. The main force from the string tension is in a direction that should not increase the crack and as you say the joint is held by dowels/pegs. I suggest that you do not fill it with wax. The wax would prevent the adhesion of glue in the future should it become necessary to do a repair. Epoxy will not hold well on an end grain joint and as Charles has pointed out it may make a mess. I would simply monitor it over time. I suspect that it will not enlarge any further.
Tracey — could you give more details about how you placed the microphone? How far away from the soundboard? Place higher up, toward the bottom, in the middle? A photo of the microphone near your harp would be nice to see.
Thanks,
Bill
I bought a Harp Trolley a few months ago. My initial reaction was that it was built very sturdy, breaks down to a smaller size readily, and the cost was reasonable. Note that it has inflatable tires and ships with them deflated for some reason (so you’ll have to get them pumped up).
Today I used it for the first time taking the harp (Chicago Petite 40) up a long ramp and up some steps to the stage. The tires had lost a bit of pressure (make a note to check the tires before using next time). Softer tires are nice going up steps compared to the stiff solid tires because they take up some of the shock on each bump. I like the straps around the front and over the top. I had thought that the straps would hold it more secure (i.e. keep it from leaning from one side to the other). I still had to steady it some but it was not bad. I have the 3-piece transport cover which I think is a required accessory for any harp when moving.
Yes, I followed the links and there was no price. Only a button to send an email to “Contact a Specialist”. I guess I’ll try that and see if I get an answer.
In addition to sitting closer/further from the harp, remember you also can sit higher/lower and move the bench closer/further. When I first started playing a pedal harp, I was sitting too low and only the very back part of me was on the bench. So I bought an adjustable height bench. Raising the height of the bench gave me more support from my upper thighs when both feet are on pedals.
