Sylvia

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  • in reply to: felts #257139
    Sylvia
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    They won’t just slide on?

    Pedal wraps for concert harp

    in reply to: Lyon and Healy Style 15 a good harp? #256982
    Sylvia
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    My LH15 was built in 1971. It has endured the winters of Illinois and the intense heat and humidity of S. TX. It has been moved to literally thousands of events. No problems. Here is what it looks like:
    http://weddingharpmusic.yolasite.com/

    in reply to: Considering back to college for harp performance #255977
    Sylvia
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    Be sure to keep your day job.

    in reply to: Dent in sound board… Help please #254926
    Sylvia
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    I have nothing to offer but sympathy.
    I dropped a tuning key on the soundboard of a new Princess Louise 23 at the University when I was young.
    My hands were cold, and it just flew.
    I reported it right away to my teacher. The dent in the soundboard stayed.
    My teacher had done an internship at Lyon-Healy when he was younger. Later, when I bought my own harp, I noticed that the tuning key had rubber on it…no metal was exposed to dent soundboards. I’ve always believed he was the one who asked LH to start making them that way…so if you have a padded tuning key, I may have had something to do w/it.

    in reply to: Hardest orchestral part #254277
    Sylvia
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    What was yours?
    I’m still thinking about it.
    I guess there aren’t any orchestral harpists following the forum.

    in reply to: harpist Phyllis #254226
    Sylvia
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    I did not notice that.
    I think it is an Erard.

    in reply to: harpist Phyllis #254211
    Sylvia
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    You didn’t notice? Harp is on the wrong shoulder. Another pic shows her hands, and her fingernails are long. She may have been kidding around posing for the pic.

    in reply to: split fingers? #253978
    Sylvia
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    You might try adding a couple of tablespoonsful of olive oil to your diet to help your skin.

    in reply to: Tips for playing first gig #253732
    Sylvia
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    By now the funeral is over.
    How did it go?

    in reply to: Lyon and Healy Style 15 a good harp? #253685
    Sylvia
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    Also, you’ll notice there are two harps. The bigger one is the 15. The other is my Aoyama Etude, which is good for outdoor playing and house parties.
    All the music is recorded on the 15. Take the link to the Weebly site to hear more.
    Both harps have walnut finish and plain soundboard.
    I had to fight LH for the 15 undecorated soundboard…they said it would be too plain.

    in reply to: Lyon and Healy Style 15 a good harp? #253677
    Sylvia
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    You can listen to the music on the websites. Just scroll down and click under the titles.
    There are two websites linked. The Weebly has more music than the Yola.

    in reply to: Tips for playing first gig #253615
    Sylvia
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    I forgot to mention: Dizzymoon did not say where the funeral would be. If it’s a church, make sure you know the ritual, especially Catholic, if you aren’t familiar with it. Clear the music w/the family to make sure it’s appropriate for their church. I always played a prelude while people were arriving, just like for a wedding. It makes a soothing atmosphere.

    in reply to: Tips for playing first gig #253590
    Sylvia
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    Get there as early as possible so the harp can adjust to the temp b4 you tune. I do not tune during an event like that because it would be distracting. You’re not the center of attention. Keep strings changed. Don’t wait till something breaks. It’s only happened to me once, and it was a wire. It sounded like a gunshot. I avoided the string and kept on playing like nothing had happened.

    in reply to: New/Old Style 15 #253589
    Sylvia
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    Same thing happened to me last week…posting and it not showing up.
    My 15 is a good deal newer, born in ’71, but I agree. Beautiful and beautiful sound.

    in reply to: Lyon and Healy Style 15 a good harp? #253554
    Sylvia
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    BTW Balfour, I’m not really retired.
    I work as a sub in a couple of high schools. Love it.

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