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Shelby, I’ve used Beginning Harp Books I and 2, with DVDs, for either lever or pedal harp students. These were published by Salvi and written by the late Phyllis Schlomovitz, whose
Shelby, I’ve used Beginning Harp Books I and 2, with DVDs, for either lever or pedal harp students. These were published by Salvi and written by the late Phyllis Schlomovitz, whose
You could go to the web site of Danielle Perrett, English harpist and teacher, and contact her for information. She has much information about harps and harpists in the London area where she frequently performs. Good luck!
If you are a member of American Federation of Musicians either in Rochester or Syracuse, you will have a rate sheet showing the minimum allowable charge for gigs, and the additional cartage charge allowable for a harp. If you are not a member, you can find out that minimum by asking a member,(Symphony Orchestra member, for example)
Sylvia,
My favorite pieces to play are the “standards” from the big band era, which have melodies and harmonies that seem to please any age. I do my own arrangements and do not sell or record them, but give them to my students when their ability matches the technique involved in the piece.
Oona, Your question above can best be answered by the engineer John Hoare, at the Pilgrim Harp Company in England.
Maria, in a general way, this information might help. Bowed string instruments might produce a different “color” of the very
Hi Kathy,
One new (to me) exhibit was that of David Kortier, harpmaker (http://www.kortier.com) from Duluth, Minnesota. He brought four kinds of lever harps ranging in price from $1995. to $6995. The four types are Acoustic/Electric Lever Harps, Electric Lever Harps, Midi/Electric Harps, and Midi Controller Harps(no sound until connected to a synthesizer.). The displayed
Sidney,
If you go to http://www.folkharp.com you’ll be at the site of Melody’s Traditional Music and Harp Shoppe, located in Cypress, Texas. They have many folk harp collections, and you can also ask for their print catalog, last printed I think in October 2008. Looking in
Eva, there might be a Model 12 Lyon and Healy harp around somewhere that you would be able to rent or buy.
Sam, try Aria in Classic Style by Marcel Grandjany; you will love it and so will any audience. Possibly you might hear it performed on http://www.youtube.com.
I’m so glad for you, Sherry! I have a Venus also, the Encore model, and have never had any problem with it. The tone of the harp has had compliments. Enjoy!
