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I just bought the newly redesigned Mighty Bright and I love it. Brighter than the older model and has a soft white light. Has a plastic piece in the back that keeps the light from shining out so there is more flexibility in angling the light. Case is padded, too. Like the other Orchestra light, you can clip it to an iPad. Much less expensive to buy from Mighty Bright on Amazon than the website. Note: Mighty Bright does not use dealers to prevent counterfeiting. Saul, you have no clue about led lights on harps. I have led light strips on two concert grand harps. The battery case is velcroed in the sound box. No damage to my harps whatsoever. I think Mighty Bright is out of stock now. I appear to have bought the last two Orchestra lights.
I have a concert grand harp. Yes, it lights the strings just fine. I don’t know how many leds are in the light nor do I care. The light works. You can try one and send it back if it doesn’t work for you.
I am still using my original Mighty Bright orchestra light I bought about 9 years ago. Cost now is about $60. It can be used with batteries or AC adapter which has an extra long cord. This light works with my iPad Pro. The new light also has a back piece that keeps the light from shining out the back. Check the clips on YouTube.
Yes, l highly recommend the Salvi transport cover. Very sturdy and I like that the base cover attaches to the main harp cover. Mine is now 10 years old and has only one small wear spot patched with duct tape:)
Check an office supply store like Office Depot. They sell roll up wood mats to go under chairs. Or Google desk chair mats.
If you are a member of the American Harp Society, you can check with the regional chapter to send a blast email. Or you can call individual harpists.
Most harpists have the foot pedal between the D and C pedal. Experiment. Once you find a good spot, place the pedal there every time you use it. You could also use your right foot on the right side, if that works better for you. You can change your pedal settings to use your right or left foot to turn pages.
I would not worry about reaching. As you learn to play, you will make adjustments for your hands. There is no law that says you can’t eliminate or change a few notes to accommodate small hands. That you are motivated to learn to play the harp is enough. You’ll work things out.
I have been working this past year with Basil Alter to transcribe hymns recorded by Louise Trotter on an album titled Sacred Treasures. You can hear it on Bandcamp. Basil has transcribed the music from the recording and I have done the editing on behalf of a music publisher. He could easily transcribe your student’s composition and make corrections or changes she needs. This may be more efficient than trying to buy and learn software. Although Basil is a violinist, he has an excellent understanding of harp scoring and he is easy to work with. His website for contact is http://www.basilalter.com.
Ha, Balfour, you had to know I would step in and say buy a Salvi harp. But, I don’t think l would buy a Salvi Diana. The last three I tried did not have a very good sound, IMHO.
I don’t like the Camac pedals, but that is me. Camac harps are excellent.
New harps come with a 5 year warranty. I bought three new harps and two used. No problems at all. I knew the history of the used harps. Important to know if the harps have been well-maintained and how much they have been used. If possible, have a harp technician inspect the harp or buy from a reputable harp dealer.
In another coincidence, a harp friend is buying an Iris. She sent a video late this afternoon of another harpist demonstrating the the Iris. It has looks and sound to die for even just listening on an iPad without headphones.
Hi Balfour. Must be ESP that l checked HC now. There are no cons to a Salvi Iris. The sound is clean and clear. The harp will sound better and be easier to play if you change the gut and wire strings to Vanderbilt gut and wire. Mine is a 2012. I know there have been some soundboard changes since then but the Salvi sound is generally very consistent.
You seldom see an Iris for sale so that says something about the harp. I would feel confident about buying an Iris I heard over the phone and on a YouTube clip. The only other harp I would be so casual about buying is with a Salvi Apollo. Apollos are very consistent. I just helped another harpist buy one that way. I have an Apollo, as well.
I don’t think harpists have a problem with a carbon fiber harp. I don’t. I would love to have a light harp. I just want a harp that sounds like a harp should and the Starlight does not. Try it out and then decide. Another harpist was with me and she felt the same way. Nice idea that does not work, in my opinion. If it ends up working for you, that’s great. I just would caution anyone to try it in person before spending such a huge amount of money.
