Clive Morley Harps

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Clive Morley Harps for: folk harps; therapy harps; lap / travel harps; antique harps; electro harps; pedal harps; concert harps; harp kits; harp strings; harp stools; sheet music for the harp; harp tuners; harp stands; music stands; harp concerts; harp events; harp lessons; harp teachers; teach the harp; learn to play the harp; harp hire; harp history; harp museum and much more harp related equipment and accessories.

UK-based harp manufacturers and harp suppliers but offering delivery worldwide.

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Beginner's Section

At Clive Morley Harps we are dedicated to offering you the best advice, so that you can be completely confident that you are buying the right harp for your interests and budget - and that you will be able to continue to enjoy a trouble-free relationship with your harp for many years.

We have, therefore, packed this section with articles, advice and resources especially for those who are new to the harp.

Choosing Your Harp

Initial advice to help you with acquiring your first harp.

Which Harp is Right for Me?
An explanation of the differences between lever and pedal harps and suggestions for which harp might best suit your needs and aspirations.

What Should I Look For When Choosing a Harp?
Advice on how to spot well made harps and how to avoid those that are not!

Learning the Harp

Is the Harp Hard to Play?

Can I Teach Myself?
A few words about learning the harp, if you are considering teaching yourself.

Find a Harp Teacher
Let us put you in touch with your local harp teacher.

I Can't Find a Teacher - What Shall I Do?
Advice on teaching yourself if you can't find a harp teacher in your area.

Harp Tuning

How are Harps Tuned?
Identifies string names and how semi-tones are acheived on the lever and pedal harp.

Lever Positions for the Three Main Tunings
How to set your levers to play in the key you need, when your harp is tuned in C, E Flat or A Flat.

How to Tune Using an Electronic Tuner

How to Tune By Ear in Octaves

Equal Temperament
Explains why your harp is meant to be ever so slightly out of tune.

Harp Strings

Everything you ever wanted to know about Harp Strings

How to Identify Harp Strings
Explains string terminology and how to order the string that you want.

All About String Spacing and Tension

How to Change a Harp String
Every harpist is going to need to be able to change a string. Follow our step-by-step instructions for re-stringing without tears!

String Breakage
Harp strings break - often for no apparent reason. Find out how to reduce string breakage and whether or not a regularly broken string should be a cause for concern.

Click on the What's New Section to find out about the latest additions to our website and product range.