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after having a ‘discussion’ with my son who proved me wrong, the pan pipes were the ancestor of the piano, because it was the first keyed instrument.

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or was lute next and that started the separation between instruments with fewer strings and frets like violins and guitars vs harps and piano’s that kept a string for every note?

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what was the next instrument after harp?

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thank you Kay, for your kind words.

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thanks Shelby, how are you enjoying your harp?

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the Prelude is the only thing stopping me from getting the piano.

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Jessica, I put the cello up for consignment, if it sells it will pay a good part of the Prelude.

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Patricia, I read a post where you mentioned Betsy Mills before, what a fascinating story!

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yes I agree, one of my favorite things about the harp is being able to lay my finders right on the strings.

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so hard to pick a favorite by her, but it I had to, I like her jazz improv best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twrFdxRcQYo&feature=related

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Sherry, I think the harp is more rewarding to learn how to play accompaniment patterns and timing with two hands because of it’s beautiful tone and the way it resonates.

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hi Karen,

I needed portability at the beginning because I was moving my harp daily down stairs to play.

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Debora Henson Conant is my one of my favorite performers, I love that video

Baroque Flamenco

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thanks Jessica, I do look at their CPO pedal harps often.

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Will, that stoney end kit looks like a great deal, and it would be fun to work on a kit with my husband.

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