[Carlin]

Thanks everyone…I tried running a broken string through the hole but i can’t see any shreds…so i guess this may not be the problem.

The link works, Katie…and I tie my strings using the traditional method described there. The strings seem to break right at the knot…so maybe it’s a problem with the way I’m tying the knot?

[Carlin]

Thanks Katie. I don’t have a sand paper string though….can you tell me where i can get one?

This is probably a silly question..but how many “turns” are considered normal when we put a new string? I noticed that the adjacent strings only have like 3 turns…and these 2 aren’t in tune even after 4..just wondering if i may have a dodgy string

[Carlin]

They are breaking at the soundboard…and i’m using bow brand gut.

[Carlin]

Hi Rama, yes you did kindly offer me but i decided not to participate as my Daphne’s soundboard has ripped open and there’s no point in regulating it at the time. I’m not sure why the others didn’t sign up though…

So sorry that i fail to mention that you’ve organized a regulation last year. No offense intended.

[Carlin]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I guess the problem is that I always seem to miss the ‘right’ spot (middle of the string) on my harp. Strange as when I have my lessons, I seem to be able to hit the right spot on my teacher’s harp. Either way, the harmonics on her harp (Diana) still sound so much better than the best ones on mine.

And on that 4th octave B, I’ve been going up and down the string and still the best harmonic sounds doubtful. I wonder if I should try changing the string. It is a gut string and is the original string that comes with the harp (not that old, my harp isn’t 1 year old yet).

As for regulation, I’m sure all of you will be horrified, but we (my harpist friends and I) have never had our harps regulated. Organizing someone to come all the way out here (I live in Indonesia) to do a regulation is just a bit complicated.

Edited to add: Rama Widi did kindly organize a regulation in Indonesia last year. Sorry i failed to mention this on my first post, Rama..

[Carlin]

I’ve always had help…at under 100 lbs, i think the harp (daphne 47/iris) weighs almost as much as i do. The only time i move it alone is when i’m dragging it across flat surfaces. I don’t have a cart so i need help with stairs too.

[Carlin]

Thanks so much for your suggestions, Catherine and Carl. I’ve tried to locate the source of the buzz as you suggested, and it seems that it’s coming from the stationary nut. Pressing on it seems to get rid of the buzz..

[Carlin]

I am in my 30s and have been studying the harp for about 7 years. I play the harp simply because I love it. I’ve loved it and wanted to play it since I was very young, but simply didn’t have the resources and couldn’t find a teacher. Joys of living in a country half way around the world from everyone else (Indonesia). I finally got the chance to learn it after I finished my university studies (which has nothing to do with music whatsoever).

I would really love to be able to play in an orchestra, but being a late starter, I know I can never be good enough to be a professional player. I tried to take ABRSM exams just to know that I am making progress. Would really love to be able to meet and learn from other harpists, take master classes or join camps…but again am hindered by location and often by age limits. So I guess my goal is to at least be able to play decently, with the correct technique, and keep making progress (albeit very slowly)…so that people can actually enjoy my playing.

[Carlin]

I am in my 30s and have been studying the harp for about 7 years. I play the harp simply because I love it. I’ve loved it and wanted to play it since I was very young, but simply didn’t have the resources and couldn’t find a teacher. Joys of living in a country half way around the world from everyone else (Indonesia). I finally got the chance to learn it after I finished my university studies (which has nothing to do with music whatsoever).

I would really love to be able to play in an orchestra, but being a late starter, I know I can never be good enough to be a professional player. I tried to take ABRSM exams just to know that I am making progress. Would really love to be able to meet and learn from other harpists, take master classes or join camps…but again am hindered by location and often by age limits. So I guess my goal is to at least be able to play decently, with the correct technique, and keep making progress (albeit very slowly)…so that people can actually enjoy my playing.

[Carlin]

I am in my 30s and have been studying the harp for about 7 years. I play the harp simply because I love it. I’ve loved it and wanted to play it since I was very young, but simply didn’t have the resources and couldn’t find a teacher. Joys of living in a country half way around the world from everyone else (Indonesia). I finally got the chance to learn it after I finished my university studies (which has nothing to do with music whatsoever).

I would really love to be able to play in an orchestra, but being a late starter, I know I can never be good enough to be a professional player. I tried to take ABRSM exams just to know that I am making progress. Would really love to be able to meet and learn from other harpists, take master classes or join camps…but again am hindered by location and often by age limits. So I guess my goal is to at least be able to play decently, with the correct technique, and keep making progress (albeit very slowly)…so that people can actually enjoy my playing.

[Carlin]

Unfortunately I have to admit that I do own a string museum as well. I have a full set that came with my first harp when I bought it 7 years ago. That and the fact that I’m using them on a new harp may be one of the reasons why my strings are breaking so often as well. It has broken about half a dozen more strings since my last post.

[Carlin]

Thanks so much for the information, Steve & Tacye. That really helps…

[Carlin]

I haven’t checked this thread for so long and seen any of the replies. Thanks so much for all your help.

I’m so sorry about that, Carl. I should have put down my location when making the first post. But I was really panicking at the time (seeing your harp rip open do things to you) and couldn’t really think properly. I’m glad the new forum gives you an option to state your location in the profile.

I have found a company that packs furnitures an antiques and now the harp is on it’s way to Salvi.

[Carlin]

I had to do this piece last Christmas, so I downloaded youtube videos of it and practice along with the videos. The actual choir was of course different, but at least I was familiar enough with the vocal parts, so for me that really helps.

[Carlin]

Strangely, I have never been able to pedal with bare feet….I found it really difficult.

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