[Emma Preuss]

I’m in the UK so that wouldn’t be very practical for me. I’m going to be getting one from Clive Morley harps. I can drive there and pick one up which is great because it means I can try the various harps out. The only problem is that I’m hideously rusty right now so I can’t really give any harp much of a run for its money.

Thanks for the link, I’ll have to investigate that 🙂

[Emma Preuss]

The Ravenna 34 is out of my price range at the moment.

I have tried the Ravenna 24. It has a lovely sound but I can’t really judge if I’d miss the extra strings. I did enjoy playing it though. Then again, I love the Hempson. :S

As for what music, I like a bit of a variety. I don’t think I’m going to be playing a lot of complex classical pieces though. I would like to learn a few more modern pieces, covers etc though and it could be a problem for that :/

[Emma Preuss]

Both of these are really useful thankyou. Deb L.: It’s nice to hear from someone who’s a casual player.

So the lack of range really makes a lot of difference then? I’m still very much a beginner and thus far haven’t made that much use of the lower range.

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Hiya,

While we’re on the subject of humidity, I was wondering if I could ask a question.

My current house suffers from damp a lot in the winter and so I have to occasionally use a dehumidifier. Is there any danger of this being an issue for the harp?

[Emma Preuss]

Sorry for the slow reply. I’ve got gremlins in my internet!

Wow thank you! SO many suggestions!
Music-wise, I’m fairly open. to different things. If I like a song then I like it regardless of genre.

Sylvia Wood seems to have come up a lot so I think I’ll start by investigating there. When I have more reliable internet again I’m going to have a look through all these titles.

thanks again

Em

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I’m at uni at the moment which means that I’m 200 miles away from my teacher. I’ve been learning new pieces to practice and I wanted a bit of a challenge, not to mention the pleasure of learning a piece that I enjoy.

The harp is actually my first instrument although I have some background music knowledge from keyboards at school and singing lessons. I probably could pick out a tune by ear but it would be slow, painful and not have much finesse sadly.

[Emma Preuss]

Thanks. I’ll have an attempt at doing it with the chords but I suspect that I might not get too far. I’ll see how I get on.

Em

[Emma Preuss]

Mine also has the decorated soundboard. It’s gorgeous isn’t it?

Thanks for the advice on the strnings

[Emma Preuss]

Well the pink one has been sold anyway. I’m now hiring one that’s the same though (although in a rather nicer mahogany). Now to get learning!

Thanks for the help.

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Sorry double post..Tayce’s message came through after I’d responded

I’m in WIltshire so Clive Morely is not too far away from me. I think I’ll head on over so I can try a few out maybe tomorrow or on Monday. My plan is to Rent short-term to see how I get on with playing the harp then look into buying one if it goes well. I’m keeping an eye out for second hand because I can’t really afford a new one. I did see the pink harp.

[Emma Preuss]

I think I might go for Clive Morely Harps. They do the dusty strings range, they have good rent rates and aren’t too far away from me so I can travel over there and have a look as well as a bit of a go.

Thanks guys

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