My harp practice has been too unfocused to support steady progress.Ĭreate goals.
Much to my surprise, I found the bar motivating rather than overwhelming. The clarity of expression in his playing and the immediacy of his overall performance in everything ranging from Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to Stravinsky’s “Petrushka” set the bar for artistry very high. By far and away, the largest sources of inspiration for me were the masterclass and the performance by Sasha Boldachev.
The Harptacular events I attended included a performance by four professional Oregon-based pedal harpists, a workshop about making a living as a harpist, and an exhibition of harps.
At the registration table, no one demands to see my credentials. My sense of imposture diminishes slightly. To my delight, he recognizes the maker’s name. He drops one of the dreaded questions: do you have a harp? Why yes, I say. Nearing a stairwell, I merge lanes with a gentleman who also appears to be in search of a registration table. It’s nearly 7PM, and I’m wandering the halls of the Lincoln building trying to look like I know where I’m going.
My harp teacher had been urging me to connect with other harp students for months, but for a dyed-in-the-wool introvert with a full time office job whose harp practice was an excuse to take a break from people, connecting through music was an overwhelming prospect. Surrounded by pedal harpists (would a lever harp student fit in?). A harp event coming to Portland? Yes, please! I went online and registered with mild trepidation about being The golden ticket (read: flyer) to Harptacular 2018! As luck would have it, I received a flyer from Lyon & Healy in the mail. A lack of defined goals, a disorganized approach to practice, and isolation were the culprits, but I wouldn’t have been able to identify them as the problem if you had asked me. Although my enthusiasm had carried me through nearly two years of weekly lessons, around the two-year mark I began experiencing frequent bouts of frustration and the sense that I was spinning my wheels without making progress. I began taking harp lessons about two and a half years ago with the vague goal of learning to play, but the motivational power of that goal was rapidly losing steam. In September I had the exhilarating opportunity to attend the Lyon & Healy Harptacular event in Portland, and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. Lyon & Healy originally posted this photo on Facebook and I am sharing it here with their permission. Harp Wiki recommends that you do not leave email addresses in this space, as that will invite spam to your email account.Ĭlick Here for a list of questions to answer to help you write your review.Sasha Boldachev performs at the Lyon & Healy Harptacular event in Portland, OR in September 2018. If you'd like, also leave a twitter handle or website url for prospective buyers to contact you with questions. Reviews by Owners ĭo you own this harp? Let us know what you think about it.
String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc. Here's an example of a completed string chart:
pdf of the string chart, upload it to the wiki's asset repository, and then message Harp Wiki! jpg of the string chart, add it to the photo gallery above. to r.) Red, Metallic Purple, Metallic Silver, Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Metallic Copper and Jet Black (due to variations in computer monitor and color settings, as well as normal paint batch variations, actual harp color may vary)." String Chart ĭo you have a string chart for your harp? Add it here to help other harp players order their strings! The Silhouette is fitted with Performance Levers and comes with a padded gig case, adjustable stand, strap, tuning key and a 2-year limited warranty. Comparatively lightweight at 16 pounds (7 Kg) approximately, harpists have the freedom to be as expressive in their movement as they are with their music. With 33 strings, the Silhouette has an impressive range from 1st Octave G to 6th Octave C. The preamp volume, treble, mid-range and bass equalization can be adjusted with four easily located slide controls. The harp is built with transducers (pickups) on each string that interface with the onboard preamp. "The Silhouette is an electric lever harp with a sleek and innovative design, which allows for both stationary and mobile performances.