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Sam:
A good friend of mine (professional harpist) has a Toyota Sienna (LH 85…almost as big as a 23). She always column loads.
Sam:
There was a great article a couple of years ago in the printed version of Harpcolumn about the best harpmobiles. Also, there have been many good posts here.
Hi Steven:
As you may recall, this Harpo appearance on I Love Lucy was my inspiration for playing the harp.
Donna:
I agree with all the posts here. What you are experiencing is quite normal. Maybe knowing this will help you relax a bit.
Amande:
Being an amateur harpist, I don’t have any advice, but there has been a boatload of information on this topic posted here over the past years. This site no longer has a search engine, but you can find past threads/discussion with a google search. For example, try a search with:
Saul:
You are a distinguished harpist from all that I have read. Do tell us what inspired you to play the harp?
Rod C.
Doc:
I agree with what Karen says.
In the past 2-3 years, there have been some interesting posts here about problems harpists have had (mostly in professional settings) with the flooring. For example, one posted about playing in a church with red carpet and all his C strings seemed to have disappeared as he looked through the strings.
When I first started playing three years ago, the flooring could really bother me. Now that I have a bit more experience under my belt, I’m not bothered as much by the flooring. But, I’ll still take a plain floor..over a busy carpet design!
Good luck!
Rod C.
Hello:
I find it interesting that in virtually every case, those of us posting here were drawn to the harp the very first time we heard one being played. It is my sense that this may not
Hello:
Like Kay, my inspiration came from Harpo Marx. In hindsight, I remember the actual moment of inspiration. I was watching the I Love Lucy Show; Harpo was on the episode and he played the harp. (Up until then, I must not have known much about the Marx Brothers or that Harpo was a harpist.) But, I remember watching in awe. I was amazed by the fact that this clown was transforming into
Hi Sharon:
I would appreciate a copy of your list. YOu can email it to: Roco101@aol.com
Also, a year or two ago, there was a great thread on this board about which cars are best for hauling harps. (Perhaps you’ve seen it.)If not,
