The color strings are precut, abs some are very tight barely able to be strung. Featuring 38 dupont hard nylon strings, a range from c3 to c6, 3 octave cross strung harp, no sharpening levers, solid sheesham frame and a high quality finnish birch ply soundboard for exceptional sound and strength. And since each hand controls its own row of strings, hands are never at cross purposes. The cross strung chromatic harp is based on twelve tone octaves as opposed to seven tone octaves. Any method book is at its most effective when used in conjunction with lessons. Review of stoney end esabelle crossstrung harp harp. However, for those who may have a hard time finding a teacher, ive tried to include notes as to which books are more helpful for those trying to learn on their own.
Sylvias wonderful harp suite the harp of brandiswhiere was really what made me love the harp so it was only right that i try her book first. We strive to make quality harps attainable for musicians everywhere. Most double and cross strung harps have warranty issues. Mulling a blevins crossstrung harp anyone out there with.
This wellreceived novel is an unusual time travel story, with its focus on the. We have hundreds of wonderful books and pdf downloads of music for harp players. Double string sounds interesting but i didnt really get the point and a video would be most useful. The overlap effect can be done on purpose on a larger one. Some are playable on any type of harp, and others are strictly for either lever or pedal harps.
Harpe zangerle harfen magus harps blevins harps mountain glen harps llc argent fox kortier cross strung harp with the collaboration of vanessa. Should i purchase a double strung harp or a cross strung. This absorbing tale of time travel is a fascinating way for young adults to learn about the culture and history of wales. This chromatic harp is a fun challenge for experienced harpist. The double strung harp, consisting of two parallel rows of strings, has gained popularity over the past several years, probably since the 1996 international folk harp conference chaired by laurie riley. The vocal pieces can also be played with a melody instrument. We make every stoney end harp in our convertedbarn workshop in red wing, minnesota. A place to come back to, an american library association best book for young adults and a booklist editors choice. I am currently building electric cross strung harps in two sizes. Featuring 38 dupont hard nylon strings, a range from c below middle c to high c, 3 octave cross strung harp, no sharpening levers, solid rosewood frame and a plywood soundboard for exceptional sound and strength. With the double strung setup, each hand has free access to the harp s entire range, permitting arrangements that would typically require a much larger harp. Lord davids harp 57 chromatic nylon strung 5 octave floor harp.
Nancy bond is the author of a number of books for young readers, including the voyage begun, a boston globehorn book award honor book. Nylon strings and lever gut strings are usually interchangeable, if the gauges are the same. For a fully levered harp you already have this lever, of course. Kudos to harper for tackling this much needed method book, which will. In addition to our traditionally strung lap and floor harps, stoney end also makes a selection of cross strung and double strung specialty harps. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. These unique instruments open up a world of musical possibilitiessuch as frequent key changes, alternate tunings, echoing, and counterpoint. Lady kellys therapy harp 57 chromatic nylon strung 3 octave lap harp. It tells of the american morgan family who temporarily move to wales, where peter morgan finds a magical harp key that gives him vivid visions of the past. The crossstrung harp or chromatic double harp is a multicourse harp that has two rows of. All of these tunes have variations using methods unique to the double strung harp. Cross strung harps phosphor bronze wire strung harps lord boreas harp 57 chromatic stringing phosphor bronze wire strung lap harp w removable legs nylon strung harps lady kellys therapy harp 57 chromatic stringing nylon strung lap harp w removable legs brother benjamines harp brother bens wholetone harp 57 chromatic stringing 66 chromatic wholetone stringing nylon. A tremendous welcome to the repertoire available to modern harpists. The cross strung chromatic harp is based on a twelve tone octave as opposed to a seven tone octave.
A large doublestrung harp 33 to 45 strings has a full tonal range, as would any other harp that size, a small doublestrung harp has less bass range, of course. A large double strung harp 33 to 45 strings has a full tonal range, as would any other harp that size, a small double strung harp has less bass range, of course. Includes tuning tool and set of nylon stringsincluded for fr. It has two sets of 35 strings, set up with the 66 tuning. Stepping away from music theory and technique, turning to the level of cultural currency, cross harp has deep connections with blues, gospel, and country music. While accidentals are played on the pedal harp via the pedals and on the lever harp with levers, the cross strung harp features two rows so that each of the twelve semitones of the chromatic scale has its own string. Ive been working my way through the crossstrung harp method by john metras. When you return your hand to the normal playing position, the black strings do not interfere in the least. The doublestrung harp, consisting of two parallel rows of strings, has gained popularity over the past several years, probably since the 1996 international folk harp conference chaired by laurie riley.
Please go to my price list page, for prices on all my custom cross strung harp sizes. We the harp community are so glad you are considering buying a harp. Cross strung and double strung harps stoney end harps. Even though this book assumes the reader is a beginner, it does not cover notereading. I currently own a grape sharpsicle, and am looking forward to upgrading to a harp that gives more chromatic freedom. Verlene schermer has several great books for the cross strung chromatic harp as well. Esabelle cross strung harp, esabelle cross strung harp, 2. Earbrass is a hammerheaded writer with a beak for a nose and shellshocked eyes. Christine is a nottinghamshire based harpist who performs on a rare and versatile cross strung harp. The 49 string harp is 40 inches tall, very similar in size to my standard 31 string electric lever harp. The 61 string harp is larger, about 60 inches tall.
The goal in the book was to achieve a balance of needed technical studies in all keys with the enjoyment. The cd was recorded by double strung harpist lily swan who says, with the double strung harp i can play music that is not possible on any other. It received a 1977 newbery honor award and the welsh tir na nog award. Christine is a nottinghamshire based harpist who performs on a rare and versatile crossstrung harp. The waring double strung harp features two rows of parallel strings, 19 strings on each side. Unlike a single string band harp lever,pedal or wire strung youll have to get comfortable with hand independence. The fh26 double strung is available in maple, figured cherry and bubinga woods. It concerns the morgan family jen, peter and becky who, after their mother is killed in car crash, move from massachusetts to wales. We help people of all ages fulfill their dreams of owning and playing one of these beautiful, spiritual, and magical instruments. This book for crossstrung harp includes four harp solos, three for harp and vocal, and two for harp and flute or any other melody instrument. A cross strung harp believed to have been built by john thomas appeared for repair at the workshop of california luthier roland robbie robinson in the early 1980s. Pdf books are also available for many titles save the cost of shipping.
Fun special effects such as echoing, doubling, and contrary motion are also. Kudos to harper for tackling this muchneeded method book, which will. While accidentals are played on the pedal harp via the pedals and on the lever harp with levers, the crossstrung harp features two rows so that each of the twelve semitones of the chromatic scale has its own string. These unique instruments open up a world of musical possibilitiessuch as frequent key. Advanced players can also retune the black strings to the natural notes if desired, to get a double harp effect the. She is available to hire for a variety of events includi. It may also be called the clarsach, though this word can also refer to other small harps. She wrote after attending library school in a welsh town outside of aberstwyth, the book s setting. The contemporary crossstrung harp was born from a series of chance encounters half a world away, fueled by the curiosity and determination of a very few individuals. Harper tasche has published music for you, whether you play a lap harp, a folk harp, a small harp, or a cross strung harp.
A harp strung in nylon or lever folk gut should never be re strung with concert gut pedal harp strings. Bulk pricing is available to teachers for mulltiple copies of the harp newbies books for your students. In 1985 maire recorded the new strung harp, the first harp album ever to concentrate on traditional irish dance music and the culmination of many years spent developing an array of new techniques for the purpose, particularly in relation to ornamentation. Includes carry case, instruction book, book of 30 favorite classical melodies arranged for the cross strung harp, tuner, and leather shoulder strap. Until further notice we will only be able to ship orders on mondays and thursdays. I cant even use the lowest c string as it is 2 inches 2 short to even be strung into my harp. The number in the model name refers to the number of strings on the harp. In addition to our traditionallystrung lap and floor harps, stoney end also makes a selection of crossstrung and doublestrung specialty harps. With a crossstrung harp, by simply repositioning either hand slightly you can play any of the black strings. At the end of this article, you will know everything you need to make a buyersavvy decision on which harp is right for you.
Especially with the constant changing temperatures my harp already endures. The fh26 doublestrung is available in maple, figured cherry and bubinga woods. At stoney end, were dedicated to our beautiful handmade insturments, exceptional service, and a truely unique experience. She also has books on crossstrung harp, and has published books by harpists kim robertson and aryeh frankfurter. I was delighted to receive this book just before i went on holiday, since ive always liked welsh music, and had been wanting to try out some new tunes on my little double strung harp to which welsh music is particularly suited, given the prominent role the triple harp has played in welsh music. I was delighted to receive this book just before i went on holiday, since ive always liked welsh music, and had been wanting to try out some new tunes on my little doublestrung harp to which welsh music is particularly suited, given the prominent role the triple harp has played in welsh music.
For more information on the differences between harp models, see our easy harp finder or detailed comparison chart or give us a call. For the pdf download of the book without cd, see sku 92125e. Earbrass ponders, writes, publishes, talks about, and runs away from his new novel. Im glad i did, since after comparing it to other beginner books, i found it to be the best. A string in the harp is a childrens fantasy novel by nancy bond first published in 1976. With the doublestrung setup, each hand has free access to the harps entire range, permitting arrangements that would typically require a much larger harp. A bit about cross strung harps cross strung harps have two sets of strings, one attached to each side of the neck of the harp, with the rows of strings intersect between the neck and the sound box like an x. A crossstrung harp believed to have been built by john thomas appeared for repair at the workshop of california luthier roland robbie robinson in the early 1980s. I have also have built specialty custom cross strung harps with custom note ranges and sharping levers on all the strings, as in this harp shown above. Includes carry case, instruction book, book of 30 favorite classical melodies arranged for the crossstrung harp, tuner, and leather shoulder strap. The cross strung harp or chromatic double harp is a multicourse harp that has two rows of strings which intersect without touching. Playing it is a work in progress, but we hope it will soon be a regular part of the amala sound. The wire strung harp is often called the irish or scottish harp.
A tuning tool and an extra string set are included. Harper tasche has published music for you, whether you play a lap harp, a folk harp, a small harp, or a crossstrung harp. The range of this harp is to low c, two octaves below middle c. The contemporary cross strung harp was born from a series of chance encounters half a world away, fueled by the curiosity and determination of a very few individuals. Please note that even expedited orders will be delayed. Online shopping for harps strings from a great selection at books store. Comparing the cross strung harp to the ordinary diatonic harp is a bit like saying that a piano with white keys only would be easier to play. Mulling a blevins crossstrung harp anyone out there. Clement, a bilingual frenchenglish luthier in canada, created a compendium of crossstrung materials in his book xharps. After peter morgans family moves from a new england college town to a welsh village, he discovers a mysterious, ancient object that whisks him back in. Also tutorials 91929395 are to show you the amazing ways that double strung harp can increase your therapeutic capabilities, and be much easier than single harp.
On this page youll find books by verlene and also books by other harpists published under. The stress on the soundboard alone is enough to break any camals back. Each book on our website will show one of these 3 icons, which will tell you what kind of harp is required. I had a string break right away and was very disappointed as ive been playing harp over 20 years and the quality of these strings is very poor for the price. On smaller ones, the left hand will automatically overlap with the right hand on separate rows of strings. A string in the harp by nancy bond is one of those novels i love so much it almost hurts. The soundboard may not be able to withstand that kind of tension and the warranty would be void. All dusty strings harps are made with the same highquality hardware and are built to the same exacting standards. Jan 22, 2011 cross strung harps phosphor bronze wire strung harps lord boreas harp 57 chromatic stringing phosphor bronze wire strung lap harp w removable legs nylon strung harps lady kellys therapy harp 57 chromatic stringing nylon strung lap harp w removable legs brother benjamines harp brother bens wholetone harp 57 chromatic stringing 66 chromatic wholetone stringing nylon strung lap harp. Brother benjamines harp 57 chromatic nylon strung 312 octave lap harp. Because there are twice as many strings, the harp has a richer fuller sound as the extra strings resonate sympathetically with each other.
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