Resources
Articles & Information
The Harp
What Type of Harp is Right for Me?
What Should I Look For When Choosing a Harp?
Harp Tuning
How are Harps Tuned?
Identifies string names and how semi-tones are achieved 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
Equal Temperament
Explains why your harp is meant to be ever so slightly out of tune.
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
What they mean to you and your harp playing.
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.
Stringing Scales
Find out how to measure the thickness of your harp strings to be certain that you are using the correct replacement string.
Learning the Harp
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 Care and Maintenence
How Should I Transport my Harp?
How do I Regulate My Dusty Strings Harp?
Adjusting Modern Concert Harps
How Should I Take Care of My Harp’s Pedals?
Harp Therapy Resources
An Introduction to Harp Therapy
A Harp Therapy Workshop Held at Clive Morley Harps
Links to External Harp Therapy Websites
Amplification and Recording Resources
An Introduction to Recording The Harp
A Guide to Using Microphones to Amplify The Harp
Further Resources
Links to External Harp Related Websites