[Liesl Filippi]

Just letting everyone know how things are going in case someone in the future finds this discussion.

I have had my Sharpsicle for nearly a month now and I am loving it. I am so glad I am having the opportunity to play the harp, it is bringing me much joy.

The Sharpsicle is meeting my needs really well, I wanted: a lap harp, 1 octave below middle C, good sounding but not too expensive, something to get me started which may do me forever or help me to discover what my needs may be for another instrument later on, and a fun instrument that my nieces and nephew can also enjoy.

As for the teach yourself books: I am really impressed with the Pamela Bruner books and DVD. I feel that I am learning well and easily because she takes everything in small steps and is very clear. I thought I may not like the pieces but I am actually enjoying them. I think I will be ready for the Sylvia Woods book when I have completed Book 1 of Bruner. I am looking forward to playing those pieces, and I think I will find them easier after the clear, steady steps in the Bruner book. I think this combination of resources works well.

Thanks again for all the advice and I’m glad if this discussion is helpful to others.

Liesl

[Liesl Filippi]

Thanks to everyone who has replied. Your advice has been very helpful!

I think I will get the Bruner books and DVD, along with the Woods book.

I have done a lot more looking and thinking about which harp to buy, and now think that the Sharpsicle will suit my needs for a reasonable price. I believe I will be wanting a larger instrument before long, but to start with I think the Sharpsicle will be okay.

Thanks again,
Liesl

[Liesl Filippi]

Hi Barbara,
Thanks for asking. Yes, I am aware that the wire strung harps are played differently. And it is possible that I will discover that it is the sound of wire strings that I want. But to begin with I’m happy to go with nylon strings. The person with the harp that I tried was playing it as if it was nylon strings (she has other nylon strung harps and the wire one was new). I’ve listened to sound files and youtube of various harps and I think I will enjoy the nylon strings. Down the track who knows? There are so many possibilities, it’s very exciting.

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