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Sid Humphreys
MemberKay,
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MemberI rented a pedal harp 15 years ago when I was in Vegas; my recital was two days after I returned. I don’t remember who I used but do remember that I found a list of teachers in Vegas
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MemberYes, the bed of a pick up truck would be too bouncy for a harp. You should also check with your harp’s insurance company as they may not cover damage to your harp from the truck’s bed!
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MemberBow Brand. I use gut all the way up (of course wires on the bottom).
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MemberYes Carl,
Sid Humphreys
MemberJust got mine this afternoon, May 15th.
Sid
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MemberThis is something that has been on my mind as lately I have been updating my will. I’m sure (haven’t asked yet) that lots of people in
April 25, 2012 at 11:47 pm in reply to: difficult part in contemporary piece by Philip Lasser #146180Sid Humphreys
MemberI had this problem with “This Christmastide.” I just looked at all the arpegios and wrote them out as chords and played the chords slowly. The conductor wasn’t thrilled with that but when the piano player refused to play my part, the conductor was grateful I was even there!
Alot of composers write these
Sid Humphreys
MemberSusan,
It happens to ALL of us at some point, even with pedal harps! I had a passer by comment to me that her “cousin play the harp as well… but it’s a much bigger one.”
My harp is a Style 23 concert grand! *sigh* Bless her heart!
April 9, 2012 at 3:33 am in reply to: Easter Eggs aren’t the only thing that’s going to crack…. #103789Sid Humphreys
MemberDavid,
Please tell me the piece wasn’t “Arise”.
Sid Humphreys
MemberBegging your pardon Daniele, all harps are portable. I move my concert grand almost on a daily basis. the fact that I am male doesn’t make a difference. My first teacher, Cindy Horstman (as well as all my teachers after her) is a petite woman and she moves her harp by herself as well!
Sid Humphreys
MemberThen only problem with that ap is that it doesn’t work well with other noise in the room. I ordered the Perterson pick up with the iphone adapter so I could get a better reading. Still didn’t work.
Sid Humphreys
MemberHere’s what I do: I restring an octave at a time each day until I’m done. Start by removing the top octaves plus the top F and G. Then working from the top down, start replacing (put the date on the bag’s
Sid Humphreys
MemberI agree with Catherine. It’s the lack of moisture/oils in your hands. This is apparent to me when I’ve been cleaning the house with scouring powders, window cleaners, dish soap,
Sid Humphreys
MemberClean the area well with alcohol, it will sting. Then Super Glue it! You may need to file it a bit to get it smooth. It will affect your tone but it will heal in a hurry.
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