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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.





