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Erard Harps

Sébastien Érard (Germany, 1752-1831), developed the single action and double action harp, revolutionized the harp by the invention of the fourchette mechanism (discs with prongs) that is still used today.

Érard harps are no longer being manufactured, but occasionally you will see one for sale in the antiques market.

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## Models

* **Single Action (1807) -** This brand of harp is owned by @ElinorBennett9 .
* **Double Action (1904) -** This brand of harp is owned by @ElinorBennett9 .
* **Grecian -** This brand of harp is owned by @harpist100. This harp features 8 pedals and swell doors. The swell doors are pictured in the gallery below.

 String Chart

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String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Watch & Listen

This harp needs MORE videos or MP3s! Can you help contribute? Also, be sure to list any known recorded artists playing this instrument and leave a link to purchase the CD in case a buyer is interested in purchasing a CD to hear the harp being played.

Sylvain Blassel has recorded a note for note version (i.e. not transcribed for harp) of the Bach Goldberg variations played on an Erard Gothic 'empire' which is all worth a listen,

Floraleda Sacchi has recorded a cd of Hasselmans pieces such i believe was played on an Erard Grecian.
Both are lovely recordings , the recording by Floraleda Sacchi beautifully demonstrates the lighter, more expressive tone of the Grecian.

I know both are available on Qobuz and other streaming sites such as Spotify, but sure if the CD catalogue (matrix) numbers.

## Photo Gallery

Grecian with swell door closed - Submitted by @harpist100Grecian with swell door open - Submitted by @harpist100
## Further Reading

* Sébastien Erard, A Dynasty of Harpmakers
* Sébastien Érard | Wikipedia
* Erard, Piano and Harp Maker
* Antique Pedal Harps | Yahoo Groups
* The 8th Pedal, Fact or Fiction?
Harp Conferences and Festivals

Every year, throughout the world, various harp conferences, camps, festivals, retreats and workshops are held. These annual and semi-annual events are anticipated by harpists everywhere as an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn from one another. Is your conference listed below? Add it now!

Which festival is closest to you? We hope to see you there!

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## Africa

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## Asia

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O'Neill Harp

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## Dating

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## Ownership

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## Appearance

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Mariposa by Rees Harps Inc

The Mariposa is a lever harp manufactured by American harp maker Rees Harps Inc.

See showroom or website for pricing.

## Product Design & Accessories

According to the Harpsicle website:

> "The Mariposa Harp is adored by All Ireland Accompaniment Champion, Marta Cook and used as her travel harp.
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## String Chart

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String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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* @SillyMylle | (Submitted feature photo.) "Rees harps has amazing artists, they designed a lil guinea pig for me on the soundboard!"

## Watch & Listen

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Ausra by Indra's Celtic Harps

Ausra (Dawn) is a 34 string lever harp handcrafted in Ireland by Indra's Celtic Harps.

See website for more information.

## Product Design & Accessories

34 strings. Fully levered. All parts made of solid timber: natural oak neck and pillar, Alaskan sitka spruce soundboard, maple and cherry soundbox. Weight ~24 pounds. Handcrafted to order, thus fully customizable.

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## String Chart

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String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

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## Watch & Listen

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## Photo Gallery

Ausra (Dawn) by Indra's Celtic HarpsAusra (Dawn) by Indra's Celtic HarpsAusra (Dawn) by Indra's Celtic HarpsAusra (Dawn) by Indra's Celtic HarpsAusra (Dawn) by Indra's Celtic HarpsAusra (Dawn) by Indra's Celtic Harps

## Awards & Recognition

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Music Theory

Whether one is learning to play the harp alone or with the assistance of a teacher, understanding music theory is a helpful tool for deepening the experience of  fully enjoying the harp. The following links point to resources for music theory as well as useful supports for writing, reading, and listening to music.

## Music Theory

* Learn Music Theory
* Music Basics
* How to Count Rhythms
* Interactive Circle of Fifths
* Scales and Chords
* Music Theory Blog
* Music Theory and History Online
* Musical Terms
* Musical Symbols
* Music Theory & Analysis Tools
* Teoria Music Theory Web

## Reading Music

* How to Learn to Read Music
* Introduction to Reading Music

## Learning to Play by Ear

* Learning Tunes by Ear
* Ear Training Software

## Music History

* Western Music History
* Internet Public Library Music History Resources
* Music in the Renaissance
* Music Eras
Style 85 by Lyon & Healy

The Style 85 is a pedal harp manufactured by American harp maker Lyon & Healy. A contemporary harp designed by Lyon & Healy in 1985, the Style 85 is marked by its pure elegance.

See showroom or website for pricing.

## Product Design & Accessories

According to the Lyon & Healy website:

> "Subtle in design, but equal in quality of sound and craftsmanship to other Lyon & Healy harps, the Style 85's ornamentation is sparse, bringing focus to its fluted Hard Maple column, the fluid curves in the base and showcasing the classic harmonic outline of the harp.  The Sitka Spruce soundboard is decorated with a beautiful climbing vine while the solid brass action plates feature restrained decoration.  Available in natural, mahogany and ebony finishes, the Style 85 series harps come with a cover and a tuning key.  The [harp] comes with a 5-year limited warranty."
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This model also comes in a slightly smaller size.

 String Chart

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String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp is owned by

* @DuoHaprverk
* @orlandoharpist

## Watch & Listen

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Treating Aches and Pains from Playing the Harp

Learning to recognize symptoms of impending trouble and developing solutions before our bodies reach a point of injury or trauma is important. Once an injury has set in, it can take weeks or months of rest, reduced time at the harp, and physical work to heal and recover.

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## References

Note about this article. Some of this content has been copy-pasted from Peggy Coates' website dorveille.com The website has disappeared, but the content remains on the internet archives. Attempts have been made to get in touch with the original author, but have been unfruitful. Should Peggy come across this content, please get in touch with @harpwiki!
Sharpsicle by Rees Harps Inc

The Sharpsicle is a lever harp manufactured by American harp maker Rees Harps Inc.

See showroom or website for pricing.

## Product Design & Accessories

According to Harpsicle website:

> "This harp plays in 6 different keys (C, D, G major and A, B, E minor). The Sharpsicle™ Harp is the next step up from the Harpsicle® Harp. This harp comes equipped with Rees sharping levers on the C and F strings.
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> All Harpsicle® Harps come with a tuning wrench, strap buttons, and a two year warranty."
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 String Chart

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String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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## Watch & Listen

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## Photo Gallery

Sharpsicles tweeted by Tanya Stephens @RainbowSoundKMTweeted by Tanya Stephens @RainbowSoundKM

## Awards & Recognition

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Rose Mooney's Harp

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## Dating

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## Appearance

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## Further Reading

* Rose Mooney’s harp  | Early Gaelic Harp
Harp Makers and Vendors in Europe

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* **Used Harps:** Some vendors do offer used harps alongside new harps. If you are looking for a used harp or would like to sell your harp, look in the "Used Available" column. Also, read our article on buying a used harp.
* **Disclaimer:** a business' inclusion here does not necessarily mean the it has the endorsement of Harp Wiki. It is meant to be an exhaustive list of every single harp maker and seller in the world. You must do your own research into each of the harps you are considering purchasing.

See also the harp maker/vendor articles for North America and Worldwide.
Prima by Salvi Harps Inc

Prima is a lever harp manufactured by Italian harp maker Salvi Harps Inc. This harp comes in 34 and 38-string models.

See showroom or website for pricing: 34-String & 38-String

## Product Design & Accessories

According to the Salvi website:

> "The first harp is an important choice. Prima 34-string is for young beginners because it is small, reliable, comfortable, is lightweight and easy to handle, and has levers that are precise.
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## String Chart

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Here's an example of a completed string chart:

String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp is owned by @WhiteveilHarp

## Watch & Listen

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## Awards & Recognition

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Extended Board Petite by Hidden Valley Harps

The Extended Board Petite is a lever harp manufactured by American harp maker Hidden Valley Harps.

There is no official website for this harp.

## Product Design & Accessories

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## String Chart

Strings for this harp can be purchased from Markwood Strings and Vanderbilt Music.

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String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp owned by:

* @AngelsOfVenice | Submitted feature photo.
* @idjust4chatting

## Watch & Listen

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## Photo Gallery

Photo submitted by @AngelsOfVenicePhoto submitted by @idjust4chattingPhoto submitted by @idjust4chatting
## Awards & Recognition

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Electroharp 36 by Camac

The Electroharp 36 is a lever harp manufactured by French harp maker Camac.

See showroom or website for pricing (English).

See showroom or website for pricing (French).

## Product Design & Accessories

According to the Camac website:

> "The electroharps (electric lever harps) are the most famous in the Camac electric harp range. Like its little sister, the Baby Blue 30, the Electroharp 36 has a solid-body construction, without a soundbox. This allows the purest possible amplification, without the risk of feedback. The new generation of this model has also profited from the numerous improvements in materials and pickups, making it even more reliable. It offers an infinite range of sonic possibilities, volume, sound processing, and effects."
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## String Chart

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String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp is owned by @Mostlywind

## Watch & Listen

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Single Action Pedal Harps

In approximately 1720, a less cumbersome way to get some chromatic notes from a single-strung harp tuned diatonically was introduced. Five pedals (eventually seven) were housed in the bottom of the soundbox.

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## Examples of Single Action Harps

### Dodd Single Action

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Style 100 Concert Grand by Lyon & Healy

The Style 100 Concert Grand is a pedal harp manufactured by American harp maker Lyon & Healy. Introduced in 1964 to commemorate Lyon & Healy's 100th anniversary, the Style 100 was originally referred to as the "Centennial" model.

See showroom or website for pricing.

## Product Design & Accessories

According to the Lyon & Healy website:

> "The Style 100 features a graceful tapered Harp Maple column with scalloped fluting, giving it striking poise suitable for both contemporary and traditional settings.  Its soundboard is built with Sitka Spruce, giving the Style 100 a splendid, full sound.  The solid brass action plates feature a richly ornamented illustration and script.  The Style 100 is available in natural, mahogany and ebony finishes. It comes with a cover, tuning key and a 5-year limited warranty."
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The instrument pictured at right features a custom paint job with black and tan stripes on the column. Lyon and Healy will take requests for the customization of your harp.

 String Chart

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Here's an example of a completed string chart:

String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp is owned by:

* @harpandsoul
* @\_MikaelaDavis

## Watch & Listen

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## Photo Gallery

Contributed by @soloharp. Photo by @taylercphoto. Harp pictured has a custom paint job.Contributed by @soloharp. Photo by @Alantephoto. Harp pictured has a custom paint job.Contributed by @soloharp. Harp pictured has a custom paint job.

## Awards & Recognition

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Salzedo Concert Grand by Lyon & Healy

The Salzedo Concert Grand is a pedal harp manufactured by American harp maker Lyon & Healy. Introduced by Lyon & Healy in 1928, the Salzedo is named after legendary harpist-composer-teacher Carlos Salzedo, who collaborated with Witold Gordon on its design.

See showroom or website for pricing.

## Product Design & Accessories

According to the Lyon & Healy website:

> "Created in the Art Deco style characteristic of the 1920s, the Salzedo is marked by precise linear carving and austere geometric decoration in the Hard Maple column and base.  This same style is reflected in the ornamentation on the extended soundboard, which features hand-applied red and silver stripes - also a popular Art Deco pattern.  Its bold lines and angles create a striking and unmistakable profile while its full, clear sound make it world-class.  The Salzedo's uniquely angled Sitka Spruce soundboard is highlighted by Rosewood inlay along the edges.  Restrained decoration on the solid brass action plates complements the design of the harp. The Salzedo is available in natural finish and comes with a cover, tuning key and a 5-year limited warranty."
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 String Chart

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Here's an example of a completed string chart:

String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp is owned by @remyvankesteren

## Watch & Listen

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Harp Teachers in North America

No matter where you are, there's sure to be a harp teacher close to you. If you don't have a teacher within a reasonable driving distance, consider taking harp lessons online!

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See also the harp teacher article for worldwide.

## Databases

* American Harp Society Teacher Directory
* Find a Harp Teacher
* Harp Teacher Directory North America (Salvi Harps)
* Harp Teachers & Schools
* Pacific Northwest Teachers List
Lady Marilyn by Argent Fox

The Lady Marilyn is a wire harp manufactured by American harp maker Argent Fox.

See showroom or website for pricing.

## Product Design & Accessories

According to Argent Fox's website:

* 2 x 29 Phosphor Bronze Wire Strings
* Range: F2 (1-1/2 octaves below middle C) to C6
* Height:  35"
* Weight: 9 - 12 pounds
* Truitt Levers available $23 each
* Full Truitt Levers Installed $1276
* Professional Soft Case Available $150
* Removable Leg Set Included
* Shipping is approximately $85 - $125
* Optional: Solid Spruce Soundboard $250
* Optional: Exotic Woods Extra

## String Chart

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Here's an example of a completed string chart:

String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp is owned by Rochelle Lisa

## Watch & Listen

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## Photo Gallery

Lady Marilyn. Contributed by Rochelle LisaLady Marilyn - Strings up close. Contributed by Rochelle Lisa
## Awards & Recognition

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Trianon by Camac

Trianon is a pedal harp manufactured by French harp maker Camac Harps. Trianon comes in a 47-string and 44-string model.

See showroom or website for pricing. (English) 47-String | 44-String

See showroom or website for pricing. (French) 47-String | 44-String

## Product Design & Accessories

According to Camac's website:

> "The Trianon 47 share the highest professional specifications of the Atlantide Prestige. Its specially-selected, hand-carved woods result in an instrument of breathtaking appearance and fabulous sound. Seen and heard throughout the world, in all kinds of top-level performance, the Trianon is a perfect voice for the magical world of the harpist's art.
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 String Chart

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Here's an example of a completed string chart:

String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc.

## Reviews by Owners

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This harp is owned by:

* @MelanieGenin

## Watch & Listen

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## Awards & Recognition

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The Little Big Blue 44 by Camac

The Little Big Blue 44 is a pedal harp manufactured by French harp maker Camac Harps. Coupled with either mass-market or professional electroacoustic equipment, your little big blue harp will enable you to discover a universe of different sounds. Initially conceived for jazz and pop, this harp is popular among harpists throughout the world. Small and light, it is ideal for travelling, as a second instrument, and just for fun!

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## Product Design & Accessories

This model comes in a "straight soundboard" version called the Mini Blue 44.

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The Baby Blue 30 by Camac Harps

The Baby Blue 30 is a lever harp manufactured by French harp maker Camac Harps.

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## Product Design & Accessories

According to Camac Harps website:

> "The Baby Blue 30 is the most affordable Camac electric harp. Like the Electroharp 36, it benefits from clean amplification, the possibility of using headphones, a new and even more reliable construction, and a vast range of sonic possibilities."
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Alchemy

One of the few magical disciplines that does not require any sort of shaping skills to use, alchemy is basically magical chemistry – gather the proper ingredients and follow the recipe in order to get a magical product. Medical elixirs and salves, temporary augmentation potions, powerful poisons, mind-affecting brews, exotic alloys and extra-durable construction materials are just some of the examples of what alchemy is capable of.

Alchemy is not a very difficult field to dabble in, but it is very expensive to seriously pursue. The materials for alchemy are not cheap, and neither is equipment. Additionally, alchemy is tightly regulated in most places, as well as already controlled by established alchemical workshops that usually have special access to valuable alchemical ingredients and knowledge of secret methods that make their products cheaper and/or better than any newcomer can possibly be. Thus, mages who decide to specialize in alchemy either come from families already involved with alchemical trade or are exceptionally wealthy and thus able to finance an attempt to break into the field.

The basic uses of alchemy are medical (though not general-purpose healing potions; those exist but aren't exactly beginner's level stuff), minor enhancement (boost your magic resistance, endurance, reaction times and the like; these are more like magical drugs than no-strings-attached bonuses, though), mind-altering concoctions (lower your inhibitions without suffering loss of coordination from being drunk, things like that; general intelligence boost don't exist in MoL-verse), and creation of super-substances (powerful glues, oils, treated wood, enhanced metals, and so on). Golem animation cores generally require alchemical materials.

Transformation potions (including enhancement potions based on transformation) are doable at beginner level, but not commonly taught to students, as they are considered dangerous.

Beginners can also make magical poisons pretty easily, but that is likewise not taught.

## References

1. ↑ Disciplines of Magic (Worldbuilding Post)
2. ↑ Patreon Comments of Chapter 39
Orphan Harps

Not all harps are made professionally. Some are made by amateur woodworkers who know how to make wood beautiful yet know nothing about the physics of a nice sounding, playable harp. We have heard strings that “thud” on such harps. Look for harpmakers who have made a dozen or more harps already as their designs. They are more likely to be successful.

Harp making methods and technologies have progressed tremendously in the last fifteen years as the North American harping interest has expanded. Some earlier folk harps, even those made by long established companies, were not particularly well designed by modern standards rendering them obsolete with poor sound, bad weight-to-size ratios or lesser playability. These outdated harps are simply not enjoyable to own and are best described as hard to sell “orphans”. As a result these harps may end up on eBay alongside the cheap but usually unplayable carved rosewood Harp-Shaped Objects from Pakistan.

There are no free rides in the used harp world. Used harp Buyers on a budget tend to have any two of these three choices but usually not all three – cheap, beautiful or playable. Any larger used floor harp priced much below $2000 must be considered to be a cheap deal. It is the Buyer's guess as to which remaining choice applies - either beautiful or playable. It is unlikely to be both. It may very well be neither.

## Harp Pricing Stability

Buyers tend to get what they pay for with these musical instruments. Harps are expensive and time consuming to make. The average professional harpmaker or luthier works with a very slim profit margin and has limited production capability. All harpmakers understand that their peers too work with similar constraints. As a result there is very little “specialing” of professionally made new harps. New instruments of a similar quality tend to be of a similar price. This makes for a stable industry where Buyers generally get what they pay for and where a professionally made new harp of modern design tends to retain its value over time.

This new harp pricing stability tends to extend to used harp pricing too - good, playable, well designed and nice sounding harps tend to retain their value as they age. If the new or used harp design is not to current standards their value tends to drop more quickly. It pays long term to buy a modern design at the outset from a reputable dealer and avoid the more rapid depreciation.

## Harp Buyers experience more choice

The biggest differences in the new harp dealer's offerings over used private sales for quality harps are to be found in design, service and ease of acquisition - not necessarily the price.

Every harp is a compromise. When buying a used harp in a private sale a Buyer is on their own. The shipping difficulties, lack of warranty and attendant payment hassles rest solely on the private sale Buyer. A Buyer with harping experience may be able to discern a good deal from not. There simply are not very many accessible ways of safely buying a new or used harp.

Read about the Pakistani and Chinese harps too.

## References

1. ↑ Stephen Vardy - Original author of this opinion piece.
Classic by Venus Harps

The Classic is a pedal harp manufactured by American harp maker Venus Harps. Hand-carved roses adorn the column of this 46/47 string crowd-pleaser.  Its magnificent beauty is undeniable and as crowd stopping as its larger version. The Classic comes in both "Concert" and "Concert Grand" models; that have 46 and 47 strings respectively.

See showroom or website for pricing: Concert.

See showroom or website for pricing: Concert Grand.

## Product Design & Accessories

According to the Venus Harps website:

> "All Venus Harps are hand-crafted which results in a unique harp when completed.  The type and model of harp dictates the style used in production but measurements and weights noted are averages and may vary slightly with each finished instrument.  Hand carving also results in slight differences in the carving design.  Carving designs of many models change slightly over the years due to harpists requests and other variables. Therefore, the models depicted here may or may not be exactly the same as current production.  Specifications and photos shown are listed for visualization and comparison purposes and are not an exact replica of completed instruments."
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## String Chart

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Chromatisches Modell by Harfenbau Herik Schupp

The Chromatisches Modell is a cross-strung harp manufactured by German harp maker Henrik Schupp.

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## Product Design & Accessories

According to Schupp's website:

> "Diese kreuzsaitige Harfe zeichnet sich durch eine große Bandbreite an dynamischen und technischen Möglichkeiten aus. Insbesondere die weiten Saitenabstände ermöglichen ein flüssiges Fingerspiel auf der 6/6-Saitenanordnung."
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## String Chart

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## Photo Gallery

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The Story of the First Pearls

Runoia is a man who hears music where no one else does. In order to share his gift with others, he makes a harp to translate the music of the earth.

"He who has a harp has one true friend. He who loves music is loved by the gods."

## Featured Excerpt

THERE was once a man named Runoia, and when he walked along the pathways of the forest, the children would say shyly to one another, "Look, there is the man who always hears music."

It was really true that wherever he went he could hear sweet music. There are some kinds of music that every one can hear, but Runoia heard sweet sounds where others heard nothing. When the lilies sang their evening song to the stars, he could hear it, and when the mother tree whispered "Goodnight" to the little green leaves, he heard the music of her whisper, though other men heard not a sound.

He was sorry for those other men, and he said to himself, "I will make a harp, and then even if they cannot hear all the kinds of music, they will hear the sweet voice of the harp."

This must have been a magic harp, for if any one else touched it, no sound was heard, but when Runoia touched the strings, the trees bent down their branches to listen, the little blossoms put their heads out shyly, and even the wind was hushed. All kinds of beasts and birds came about him as he played, and the sun and the moon stood still in the heavens to hear the wonderful music. All these beautiful things happened whenever Runoia touched the strings.

Sometimes Runoia's music was sad. Then the sun and the moon hid their faces behind the clouds, the wind sang mournfully, and the lilies bent low their snow-white blossoms.

One day Runoia roamed far away till he came to the shores of the great sea. The sun had set, darkness hid the sky and the water, not a star was to be seen. Not a sound was heard but the wailing of the sea. No friend was near. "I have no friends," he said. He laid his hand upon his harp, and of themselves the strings gave forth sweet sounds, at first softly and shyly. Then the sounds grew louder, and soon the world was full of music, such as even Runoia had never heard before, for it was the music of the gods. "It is really true," he said to himself softly. "My harp is giving me music to drive away my sadness."

He listened, and the harp played more and more sweetly. "He who has a harp has one true friend. He who loves music is loved by the gods," so the harp sang to him.

Tears came into Runoia's eyes, but they were tears of happiness, not of sadness, for he was no longer lonely. A gentle voice called, "Runoia, come to the home of the gods."

As darkness fell over the sea, Runoia's friends went to look for him. He was gone, but where he had stood listening happily to the music of the gods, there on the fair white sand was the harp, and all around it lay beautiful pearls, shining softly in the moonlight, for every tear of happiness was now a pearl.

## References

1. ↑ Holbrook, Florence. "The Book of Nature Myths." *Google Books*. Houton Mifflin Company, 08 Dec. 2008. Web. 07 Apr. 2016. <https://books.google.com/books?id=U2FKAAAAIAAJ>.