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I live in Hawaii and have traveled extensively with a harp.
I once traveled with a Sharpsicle harp…26 strings weighing four pounds, made maybe 10 years ago.
I then bought a Christina Therapy harp from Triplett, which is significantly bigger, and twice the weight at 8 pounds and the same number of strings.
This past trip to Asheville for the Southeastern Harp
weekend was the most difficult with the christina. It sometimes fits into the overhead but rarely. In contrast, the Harpsicle fits a lot better. Flight attendants let me strap it into an empty seat but one was a bit cranky and told me next time I would need to buy a seat for it. In the past, I kindly explain I am a musician and when the crew finds out it is a harp they are quite impressed and ask me if I would play it if there is a significant delay. of course! You reply =]At Southeastern, Rees, maker of the harpsicle was there with their new harpsicle..actually a fullsicle because it has all the levers..made of cherry not maple. the sound was incredible, so I bought it to replace the Christina, which I have had for four years and have had some problems with…and after hearing other harps now, I don’t care for the Christina’s tone, but that is just me.
I am actually expecting this harp to arrive this morning, so I will give a full report.
One last thing. Try to board early when flying so you can scope out the overhead bins. Some airlines charge an extra 10 dollars to board early…this is a plus and worth every penny. also…VERY IMPORTANT…your other carry on bag should be very unobtrusive…don’t carry a harp AND a roller and have two bags to deal with or flight attendants won’t be as attentive. They see that the only problem is the instrument and not a second weird bag. I carry a backpack – and they see I just happen to have an instrument with me that needs care but I am fine with the rest of my belongings….no flapping chickens in the cabin =] and really give them a smile and a “Good Day” because they have a tough job.
Hi Hannah! Wow, just the type of information I was looking for! I am thinking about playing harp for yoga classes here in Honolulu, and needed information on what to play…fortunately, I am a student of Tina Tourin’s International Harp Therapy Program, and know many of the improvisational techniques she teaches and her own recorded repertoire. It just goes to show you that what you put on the Internet 3 1/2 years ago continues to be helpful to others! Thanks so much!
