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They did finally remove my content, so all is well. I hope they do work out for someone else to use.
Frankly, I haven’t been that impressed with them. To my ear they sound like rubber bands
on a cigar box. If you’re looking for an inexpensive instrument, check out the harps made
by George Leverett (http://www.aroundthehearth.com/harpmaker/harps.html). I’ve played
a couple of them and was favorably impressed. The site has a sound sample so you can
hear what they sound like.
I have a website sauldavis.com, and am nearby in Center City, just minutes from 30th Street or Suburban Stations, and ample parking. A great teacher is worth a bit of travel. To rent a harp, I can only suggest Virginia Harp Center in Haddonfield, NJ. That is the closest harp store. Nothing is convenient about the harp, ever, which is what makes it so worthwhile, actually.
regarding the hardwood situation, the term hard and softwood does not always refer to the actual density.
Thank you all very much for your help with my sharpsicle query. I have heard mostly good things about them from the internet and I think it will suit my purposes as it is lightweight and easy to transport and also has a good range for a second harp.
I have found with the harpsicles and sharpsicles that there is a big difference in sound depending on who is playing it.
The following link may help, if you haven’t already seen it. Before checking it out, I was not aware that using neomycin (as opposed to polysporin) to help heal cracked fingertips might actually aggravate the problem (I had been using a neomycin-based ointment twice a day). It also says that using Super Glue could possibly trigger contact dermatitis, though apparently many folks swear by it, including some MDs (as per a previous harpcolumn post I just saw). Here’s the link: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/skindoctor/handcare.html
A few years ago I obtained a product called Split Finger Treatment Cream, it was made or marketed by Cadie Products Corp. stock #2232c.
It was very effective in soothing and healing split fingers but I have not been able to obtain it for some time now, has anybody heard of this or tried it? And does anyone know of a supplier?That’s not nearly enough time to prepare a real performance. It may be enough to get through the notes, but then a good teacher will polish the phrasing, dynamics, all the musical values, by which he or she will be teaching the student how to perform, become an artist, how to value their work. The music they assign should be of good quality and include some well-known composers. The learning rate of students is individual, and depends on how much they have to deal with internally and at home, as well as their intellectual and coordination development.
The teacher should have a fairly systematic approach to the harp that makes it clearer, not more mysterious. If technique continues to be a struggle after two years, they may not be the right teacher for you. How much time do they spend chatting in the lesson, or talking about how other students are doing? If it takes fifteen minutes to get to work, that’s not good. Are you playing only from handouts or photocopies the teacher provides? Not good. Does the teacher make excuses like, “that’s not really important, dear.” Or “you don’t have to work that hard.” Does the teacher help you to improve your tone quality? Does it sound better when the teacher plays? It should. Do they seem relaxed when they play? Does the teacher ever play or demonstrate for you? They should. But not to show off, to inspire. Do you feel you have found the best you deserve, or just who was available? Will you risk going to a top-notch teacher, even if you feel unworthy? Great teachers will take beginnners. Do you feel like a cog in the wheel of a busy studio? Not so good. Better a teacher with just a few students who has more time and attention if they’re good.
