Wire Branch (Clarsach Society)

new to forum, American

Jonah — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:11:47 GMT

Hello,

Any other members of the forum (or Clarsach society) who are from the US or Canada? I live in New England. Studying the clarsach, thinking about taking it up. Looking for advice about makers, shops, makes, and playing styles. I am not aware of any wire harp societies based in the US.

Jonah

looking for a teacher

Sophia1 — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:20:33 GMT

Hello

I am a member of the branch (but cant seem to access the other parts of the forum? but thats another issue...) and I am looking for a teacher for a wire strung harp i have just hired from the society.

I live in London - Streatham Hill - and so far I havent had much luck finding someone but I'm super keen!

I am an absolute beginner so I have this beautiful harp sitting at home and I cant remember what to do with it! its tragic! I did the beginners course at the Edinburgh ...

Lovley handmade maplewood clarsach for sale.

Melanie — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:17:08 GMT

Hi,

I have a very beautiful maplewood handmade clarsach, from starfish designs in the highlands. I have sadly not had the time to learn properly and it is just sitting around, rather sadly unused. So I'm looking to sell it.

It has a wonderful bright tone, and is such a beautiful object that I have found it hard to let it go. It has gut strings and a soft case, with its own decorative leather case for the tuning key.

I anyone interested in purchasing it from me??

Melanie.

Norwegian harp

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:01:57 GMT

I have been playing the Norwegian harp for some years, all the time using nylon strings. Of course, this is not the historically right material, and I have now, eventually, made up my mind to convert to wire strings. I have had some experience with brass strings, but they tend to be cracky after some time. The original instrument I use a copy of, is dated from 1687. If anyone could tell me what kind of wire was possibly available and in use back then, I would really appreciate it!

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Harp hunting

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:31:14 GMT

I'm not sure if this is the right place, but I thought I'd give it a shot. I need a travel harp, one that sounds good, has at least 26 strings, a full set of sharping lever, and absolutely must fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane. I have a nice floor harp which I love the sound of (deep and bell-like). However, in the next year or so I expect to do a lot of traveling overseas and I can't bear the thought of going without a harp. I did consider renting, but the expenses might stack ...

Wire Harp strings

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:39:09 GMT

Hi, I have purchased a 30 wire string Clarsarch harp. Unfortunately the top F string has broken. I bought new wire from the harp shop I purchased the instrument from but I think that the guage of the wire may be wrong as it keeps snapping.They sent me red brass .36 and the inside of my harp says .013" brass wire. Does anyone know if that is correct and if so where might I be able to purchase some from ? Many thanks

Rae

how to change a wire string?

asni — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:55:07 GMT

Hi,

the inevitable has happened and my new little clarsach needs a couple new strings - I've been directed to this website by Bill Taylor of Ardival harps, to look for a "video presentation" of how to accomplish this (the two descriptions I have read both sound a little frightening) - is that video still available for download or internet streaming, and where can I find it?

many thanks,

asni

looking for alice

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:10:41 GMT

Several years ago I attended London Guildhall doing a instrument course and now I am trying to contact Alice Margerum a harp maker attending the course.If you know her could you pass her this.-

notch.backjohn@hotmail.com

thanking you

john

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