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The value is not very much, sad to say, UNLESS it’s in good condition cosmetically or functionally. If you have one that looks good and plays well, you have something quite wonderful. I love them.
Well, good. The other Jessica’s plan of alternating instruments on alternate days is a good one. If you feel the need to give more time to the cello for a while, then give an hour here and there to the harp–not formal practice, just playing for the fun of it, to keep a hand in. Ultimately I think you’ll really enjoy the two instruments you’ve chosen.
Nope, a different Jessica. When I appealed to you not to stop playing the cello, I didn’t mean you should drop the harp in favor of the cello. If it’s a question of family life getting in the way of practice time, explain to the family that you have a deep emotional need to play both instruments and that you need the time to do both of them justice (especially since you say that they’ve teased you in the past).
Incidentally, my daughter was indeed joking. She’s only too happy to have me play the harp instead of the banjo, which she regards as not very classy. That is, of course, why I like it. Well, I mean the earthiness of it.
I play some things on both harp and guitar and others on both guitar and banjo, but hey! no reason I can’t play “Old Joe Clark” on both banjo and harp.
Of the three cats I had a few years ago, some walked away and one stayed to listen. Cats have very acute hearing; they may react badly to higher pitches. I am currently in touch with Maine Coon rescue and hope to find a music-loving cat.
And I’ll see if I can find that cat waltz.
Well, I can’t understand why anyone should regard you as a loser for playing the harp. I regarded it as a great triumph when I finally acquired a harp after years of longing for one. (Not that I love the guitar less…..)
Well, no. I wouldn’t call early or Baroque music traditional in the folk sense even if the composer isn’t known. Exception: Greensleeves.
Tony justifies “Ashokan Farewell” for what I would consider good reasons: it’s not old, and therefore not traditional, but it’s folklike. I’ve been playing it on the harp.
