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Thanks for tellling me that Staples sells decal paper.. I used to be a computer graphic designer, so I’ll desiign my own. original decal and
In my house you can no longer mention “the french composer” in front our border collie or she runs around the room in a frenzy, then charges out into the yard barking…you cannot say “Debussy” as he hears “the pussy” cat. You also cannot say anything is amusing – “funny” sounds like “bunny”. Rubber “mat” is cat or rat (both good doggie words) – and of course anything that rhymes with walk is a no no. Even spelling walk is a no no. And even making a walking gesture with your fingers elicits frenzied behavior and running around in circles…its all about going hunting for Debussy…
Oowww thanks for that Jesscia, I think I have to have it!
At the moment I have the “offical harp transport vehicle” sticker on the back, which always gets a laugh, but sometimes confused looks from people that do not realise its a joke (which is worth it just for that!). I got it from Vanderbilt.
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I think it may mean what you mean by superb…as I can’t agree that all companies make superb ones – not from a professional standpoint. Most companies make some good harps. But not all are capable of making the sublime. Just my experience mind you.
Sorry to disagree with you again, but it is just my experience.
(The John I’m talking about is that mysterious John Doe popping up all over the harp column…he really has created a bit of a stir!) (I was only teasing you…)
But seriously David, I’ve never heard that about the poly and would be very curious to hear who told you that. Probably someone that uses something else in manufacture and is keen to push that.
From what I’ve been told is that they are not hermetically sealed, so should adapt.
Hi Evangeline,
Yes, isn’t the Arianna beautiful! I played one not so long ago and it was an exceptional harp, looked and played like a dream, the most amazing upper register. It also was not too high tension, some seem to be overly taught and others do not. And yes, I have found that sound engineers love Salvi’s.
I’ve never really been keen on gold harps, always thought them a bit over the top. But! The Minerva is one that I love. It
How interesting. I always found that the Poly coating protected Salvi’s from temperature and humidity changes more so than making them more susceptible. It is one reason they keep their pitch so well.
The old West Australian Symphony orchestra principle used to play a Salvi, and it always sounded fabulous – and WA is very very dry on the other side of a desert. I also know several Salvi players in Adelaide, also dry and bordering a desert, and their harps sound fine. I also toured all over the country with my Salvi, and always found it travelled extremely well, through the many different climates etc. It was one of the things I liked about it. And why so many harpists in this country were fond of Salvi.
The Salvi with the orchestra has toured all over the world and seems not to have suffered too much…I have noticed tonal differences with weather changes, but less so than with other brands. And much less shiftage structurally over the years too.
So, I do not know what to say, other than it is beyond my experience of Salvi. Maybe it was that one harp. And dare I say it, I suspect it was the strings…..as if you go from humid to hot and dry it can do weird things to your strings. My Salvi sounded “funny” once, after some extreme weather changes on tour, and I changed them, and hey presto..it was its old self again.
It sounds like it was not the harp for you and you have found one that you are much
Hello Inbar, i am now teaching in the conservatory of Damascus in Syria, now i have only one student, she studied before with another teacher for 7 monthes, and when she become my student i had to rebuild
Hi again John,
What Camac do you have, or would like to have? I’m not that familiar with their models….Do you like yours very very much?
It sounds like you do not like Salvi. Yes, they are heavier than other models, but their concert grands are usually very well balanced, and I find no problem off setting the weight. But it does depend on your size and build. No brand of harp is universally good for all people. The finishes, yes they do crack with age – but that is common with all brands of harp. The nitro cellulose tends to be too soft and mark and discolour very easily, and although it allows the wood to breath, it does not protect the wood from temperature changes.
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Hi Vince,
Have you thought of going to one of the summer schools they have in the states? That can be a good way to get some intensive work done…as it takes you out of your environment (and its distractions) and into a situation where others are working too. I often feel you learn as much from the other students about repertoire, practise technique and your own foibles
