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Tom,
I’m fairly new to the Chicago area (I live in Lisle), but I earned a music minor in harp performance at U of I, studying under Ann Yeung.
I’m another who ‘began in the middle’ – I was 43 when I got my harp,(am now 52). In collage I had a minor in music, & studied piano from about 12.
No, actually I havent-and if no one has ever heard of them, they must not be a succsessful brand- so, I would summize that they are not a good qualilty. (They might be though, this is just my assumption)
Personally, for lever harps, I’d stick with Lyon and Healy. For pedal harps, I think Salvi is the best brand. If you are interested in lap harps, visit http://www.harpanddragon.com.
Hope this helps!
Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio (near Cleveland) is an excellent music school; our grandaughter takes harp lessons from Xao Lei Salovara, an awesome teacher.
As you’ve probably found out, moving a harp isn’t easy; It takes a lot of care, patience and all that good stuff. I own a Salvi Aurora Concert Grand. A good idea would be to purchase a transport cover set (that includes a cover, base cover and column pad) which are available for $375. The retailers at the place where I rented my harp from (The Harp Connection, Salem MA) where nice enough to give this set to me free with the purchase of of the harp!
Using the set is quite simple- the cover simply goes over the harp (and has handels for even easier transport) and portects the body quite well. The base cover protects the bottom of the harp whe you’re moving it wherever. The base just is just wrapped around the harp’s base. The column cover protect’s the harp’s column when it’s being pushed into the car.
Always use a harp dolly when moving your harp. Salvi harps have small wheels built on the bottom of the harp when moving it only a little bit INDOORS not OUTDOORS.
Hope this helps!
Hey! im 13 years old. I’ve been playing for about 4 years or so. I guess there is a stereotype with the harp being “feminine” or “girly.” Personally, I think that’s a little dumb. I play four times every sunday in church. I’m proud of my skill, not ashamed! All my friends think its the best thing. hehehe… My friend Jared and I even started a violin/harp duet that evolved into a whole chamber group. I play in orchestras and all that kind of stuff. My advice would be to ignore the whole “harp is girly” or “harp is gay” thing and just continue to share your talent of music with others. If wish more male harpist wouldn’t be ashamed. this is just my theory. Hope it helps!
I could be wrong, but from all the harp retailers I’ve talked to say that Lyon and healy and Salvi are far more reliable than Camac and Venus. I’d personally go with Salvi- they’re my favorite. This is just a suggestion, i hope it helps! 🙂
personally, in enjoy movement 1 and 2 of the handel harp concerto. I play the Salzedo version. best of luck!
Both of these peices are quite difficult- I my self learned the Salzedo version of Handel, which is supposedly more difficult than other arrangements. As far as difficulty goes, Handel wins technique and Debussy wins music difficulty. I myself, prefer the Handel Concerto, especially the 1st and 2nd movement. But, the Debussy isn’t lousy- it’s a very well thought out peice- i just prefer Handel. I hope this helps! Best of luck.
