[Rachael Rosenbaum]

Wow, I’m impressed with all of the research you did on my harps! Thanks so much for the thorough response! Definitely helpful.

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Thanks Biaggio, this was informative!  My harp is a Grand Harpsicle, not high tension, nylon strings… So hopefully it will be ok 🙂

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

Thanks Biagio, and Bernhard, for the helpful responses!

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

About two months ago I played one in a shop. I actually kind of liked it. The owner of the shop said it was a newer version, which was an improvement upon its predecessor. I thought it had a nice enough sound and the tension didn’t seem excessively light to me. I play a Salvi Livia which has, I think, medium-high tension. I love the tension of my Livia but didn’t find the “new” harpsicle objectionable. Hope that helps.

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

Ann, I really like the Blevins Meadowind. I have had my eye on it for many months. It truly calls my name… but I am sure my husband would not understand my wanting another harp, and would not be happy to spend the money on one.

Maybe I should just aspire toward that and keep hoping…one day.

I own a couple of other instruments that I don’t use anywhere near as much as the harp, I suppose I could try and sell them… but I don’t think he’d understand that either. I might need to do it anyhow…

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate your upbeat attitudes and good advice :0)

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Thanks so much, Janis and Angela. I admit I am guilty of being tuned in plain old C major. But I suppose I can figure out how to manage that from what you guys have told me. Thanks again, it’s certainly helpful info!

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Thank you, Biagio!

I am looking into therapeutic music rather than music therapy. Basically where one plays harp for the bed-ridden, but not necessarily interactively. Like MHTP and Dee Sweeney’s program too.

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Thanks, Biagio! I’m hoping to purchase some of Harper’s music for the 26-string, as per your advice. It does seem easier to adjust from 26 to 36 as opposed to the other way around, in general…

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Thank you, Angela. That’s a really great and useful idea, I may just do as you say and learn my pieces from a book meant for smaller harps and adjust as needed to my Livia. Thanks so much!

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Thank you, Allison! I appreciate your well-wishes and your advice/perspective, and find it reassuring!

All others welcome to weigh in, too.

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Thanks everyone. This has been truly helpful, and I appreciate your support even though we don’t know each other 🙂

Janis Cortese, wouldn’t it be okay to just let the piano call you back when it’s time? Maybe you can keep switching whenever it feels right?

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

Thank you, Allison! It feels good and affirming to be understood. :0)

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

Sounds easy enough! Thanks! How many do you suppose I should do?

[Rachael Rosenbaum]

BS”D

I once tried out a Ravenna 34 and quite liked the sound. Nice and bright. Enjoy!

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