Cross strung harp book

Lady kellys therapy harp 57 chromatic nylon strung 3 octave lap harp. The two sets of strings cross in the center, allowing the full chromatic range to be played with each hand. It had two necks, two bodies and two columns that crossed in. He won first place in the lyon and healy international pop and jazz harpfest in salt lake city in the nonpedal harp division in 2004, playing his set on the cross strung harp. Review of stoney end esabelle crossstrung harp harp column. As for the crossstrung lacking a proliferation of howto books, that shouldnt matter. This harp also uses a unique pin configuration with the tuning pins crossing each other in the neck. A bit about cross strung harps crossstrung harps have two sets of strings, one attached to each side of the neck of the harp, with the rows of strings intersect between the neck and the sound box like an x.

Mulling a blevins crossstrung harp anyone out there. Includes tuning tool, case, free book and extra set of nylon. These harps have stunning fullsized proportions which offer a full, rich sound and impressive volume. Mel bays basic harp book for beginners by laurie riley.

This book for cross strung harp includes four harp solos, three for harp and vocal, and two for harp and flute or any other melody instrument. The most common type of contemporary crossstrung harp is strung with nylon, and is built with a 7x5 string configuration. The crossstrung harp or chromatic double harp is a multicourse harp that has two rows of. Easier to hold ergonomically than other small harps. I am currently building electric cross strung harps in two sizes. The bedside lap harp compendium, 56 original solos for. He has promoted the crossstrung harp nationwide and has written numerous books of arrangements including 3 books of classical music for the crossstrung harp and a. Harper tasche has published music for you, whether you play a lap harp, a folk harp, a small harp, or a crossstrung harp. He won first place in the lyon and healy international pop and jazz harpfest in salt lake city in the nonpedal harp division in 2004, playing his set on the crossstrung harp. This book for cross strung harp includes four harp solos, three for harp and vocal, and two for harp and. These unique instruments open up a world of musical possibilitiessuch as frequent key changes, alternate tunings, echoing, and counterpoint. The crossstrung harp or chromatic double harp is a multicourse harp that has two rows of strings which intersect without touching.

Featuring 38 dupont hard nylon strings, a range from c below middle c to high c, 3 octave cross strung harp, no sharpening levers, solid rosewood frame and a plywood soundboard for exceptional sound and strength. Chromatic cross strung harps 1800 ad this unique version of the harp was introduced in the early 1800s. These harps have no levers, but accidentals are included. The goal in the book was to achieve a balance of needed technical studies in all keys with the enjoyment. She lives in kerry, ireland and has written a harp tutor for the celtic harp 2009, 120 pages with cd, in german mein schlaues harfenbuch, and a harp tutor for kids. However, for those who may have a hard time finding a teacher, ive tried to include notes as to which books are more helpful for those trying to learn on their own. Wild, i know, but my options for crossstrung are limited as it is. Print and download the bedside lap harp compendium, 56 original solos for your lap harp larger harps can play too.

Esabelle cross strung harp, esabelle cross strung harp, 2. Stepping away from music theory and technique, turning to the level of cultural currency, cross harp has deep connections with blues, gospel, and country music. The contemporary crossstrung harp was born from a series of chance encounters half a world away, fueled by the curiosity and determination of a very few individuals. This book for crossstrung harp includes four harp solos, three for harp and vocal, and two for harp and flute or any other melody instrument. Kudos to harper for tackling this much needed method book, which. In 1999 she started to play the crossstrung chromatic harp. Please go to my price list page, for prices on all my custom cross strung harp sizes. Everything is ok at the moment, but it looks like it would be very difficult to thoroughly dustclean the part of the soundboard that lies between the two sets of strings. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Reidun schlesinger, harpist, has played irish harp since 1989, and cross strung chromatic harp since 1999. Best known for his innovative work with the small harp, the cross strung harp, and the renaissance bray harp, he delights and inspires concert and festival audiences, harp players, and harp builders. Learning to play a harp, however, can be achieved with some hard work and knowledge. Small harps are harder to hold than a floor harp which is stable on the floor and just tips back lightly on the shoulder.

Reidun schlesinger, harpist, has played irish harp since 1989, and crossstrung chromatic harp since 1999. The contemporary cross strung harp was born from a series of chance encounters half a world away, fueled by the curiosity and determination of a very few individuals. The cross strung harp or chromatic double harp is a multicourse harp that has two rows of strings which intersect without touching. The esabelle crossstrung harp is a fully chromatic lap harp. The worlds 90 most recognizable folk, gospel, blues, patriotic, childrens and holiday songs tabbed and played in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 12th positions. Kudos to harper for tackling this muchneeded method book, which will make lots of struggling cross strung players very happy. Learn to play the harp with lessons in person or online i teach lessons for lever harp, pedal harp, or crossstrung harp for ages 10 and up. While accidentals are played on the pedal harp via the pedals and on the lever harp with levers, the cross strung harp features two rows so that each of the twelve semitones of the chromatic scale has its own string. Includes tuning tool and set of nylon stringsfeatures. The contemporary crossstrung harp has two sets of strings, one attached to each side of the neck of the harp, and the rows of strings intersect between the neck and the soundbox like an x. Cross strung and double strung harps stoney end harps. Roosebeck caitlin harp tm, cross strung harp lark in the morning.

Cross strung harps phosphor bronze wire strung harps lord boreas harp 57 chromatic stringing phosphor bronze wire strung lap harp w removable legs nylon strung harps lady kellys therapy harp 57 chromatic stringing nylon strung lap harp w removable legs brother benjamines harp brother bens wholetone harp 57 chromatic stringing 66 chromatic wholetone stringing nylon. Reidun, originally from belgium, has played irish harp since 1989, and crossstrung chromatic harp. My little irish harp book first steps made easy for the young beginner 2018. The book starts off with detailed notes and clear pictures of several different hand positions. Aug 18, 2014 this made the cross strung an attractive option. For more information on that visit this page about cross strung harps. The harp is a beautiful instrument that many people admire, but fear they will never be able to play. Brother benjamines harp 57 chromatic nylon strung 312 octave lap harp. Base price includes an extra set of strings, harp book, tuning wrench, and harp base or strap. A tuning tool and an extra string set are included.

Take your harp with you anywhere for random acts of harping. The cross strung chromatic harp is based on twelve tone octaves as opposed to seven tone octaves. Lady rochelles harp 66 wholetone chromatic wire strung 4 octave lap harp. Reidun, originally from belgium, has played irish harp since 1989, and cross strung chromatic harp. Christine is a nottinghamshire based harpist who performs on a rare and versatile cross strung harp. Harper tasche has published music for you, whether you play a lap harp, a folk harp, a small harp, or a cross strung harp. Brother benjamines harp 57 chromatic nylon strung 312. The set which runs from the lower left to the upper right 8. This newest addition to the world of wire strung harp primers is a comprehensive, userfriendly guide for the beginning clarsair, or wire harp player. The cross strung chromatic harp is based on a twelve tone octave as opposed to a seven tone octave. There is a detailed introduction to the instrument, including how to hold the harp, use and care of nails, and hand position. Ive put up information about harps and music, some photos of harps, and ive added a few small sound files of me playing my big cross strung harp. The harp in this picture is a triplett celtic model, with 34 strings in a single row and levers on each string. A crossstrung harp believed to have been built by john thomas appeared for repair at the workshop of california luthier roland robbie robinson in the early 1980s.

Im looking at harp kits online and cant find one for cross strung, and definitely not for one requiring more than 40 strings. These unique instruments open up a world of musical possibilitiessuch as frequent key. Christine is a nottinghamshire based harpist who performs on a rare and versatile crossstrung harp. Kudos to harper for tackling this muchneeded method book, which will. Review of stoney end esabelle crossstrung harp harp. Buy a harp kit and alter a little to create a cross strung harp. Ive also written an article on how to make a case for your harp and ill be adding more material to this page in the future. Any method book is at its most effective when used in conjunction with lessons. Crossstrung harps are more balanced from an engineering perspective, since they have strings pulling on both sides of the neck, so they should hold their tune as well or better than a traditional lever harp. The crossstrung harp series of materials is written for various sizes of instruments see individual titles for specific ranges. However, for those who may have a hard time finding a teacher, ive tried to include notes as to which books are more helpful. One set of strings are the natural notes or white keys on a piano, and the second set are the sharps and flats or black keys.

Best known for his innovative work with the small harp, the crossstrung harp, and the renaissance bray harp, he delights and inspires concert and festival audiences, harp players, and harp builders throughout the united states, canada, and abroad. Featuring 38 dupont hard nylon strings, a range from c below middle c to high c, 3 octave cross strung harp, no sharpening levers. Warning a cross strung harp is a complex, high tension instrument requiring close tolerances for pin placement. She is available to hire for a variety of events includi. The color strings are precut, abs some are very tight barely able to be strung. For more information on that visit this page about crossstrung harps. Im looking at harp kits online and cant find one for crossstrung, and definitely not for one requiring more than 40 strings. The sound sample on the stoney end website sounds nothing like the harp, so please watch the tutorial instead preferably with headphones. Verlene teaches lever harp also known as celtic or folk harp. Comparing the cross strung harp to the ordinary diatonic harp is a bit like saying that a piano with white keys only would be easier to play. The cross strung harp requires very different techniques from harps with single or parallel sets of strings. The cross strung harp has one row of diatonic strings, and a separate row of chromatic notes, angled in an x shape so that the row which can be played by the right hand at the top may be played by the left hand at the bottom, and vice versa.

Dale and jamin, a father and son team, have worked as carpenters for many years and share a passion for woodworking. Base price includes an extra set of strings, harp book, tuning wrench, and harp base. I cant even use the lowest c string as it is 2 inches 2 short to even be strung into my harp. Unlike the contemporary doublestrung harp see article by laurie riley, each set of strings on the crossstrung harp has its own tuning.

Straight harp can trigger powerful emotions, too, and when deployed strategically, it can sound every bit as unhinged as cross harp, but they really have different strengths. After 27 years and 3200 harps, dwight blevins sold his business to us in december 2018. He has promoted the cross strung harp nationwide and has written numerous books of arrangements including 3 books of classical music for the cross strung harp and a. Earbrass is a hammerheaded writer with a beak for a nose and shellshocked eyes. Youll be amazed by what these manystringed harps can play. Our floor harps provide a greater pitch range than a lap harp, allowing you to play a more diverse array of music. This book for crossstrung harp includes four harp solos, three for harp and vocal, and two for harp and. Clement, a bilingual frenchenglish luthier in canada, created a compendium of crossstrung materials in his book xharps. The one thing that could become a problem though, particularly if i start playing it outside, is dust. In addition to our traditionallystrung lap and floor harps, stoney end also makes a selection of crossstrung and doublestrung specialty harps. Tasche has published music for you, whether you play a lap harp, a folk harp, a small harp, or a crossstrung harp. Harper tasche holds a unique and prominent place in the folk harp world, as an awardwinning performer and composer, recording artist, teacher, and author. The vocal pieces can also be played with a melody instrument. I had a string break right away and was very disappointed as ive been playing harp over 20 years and the quality of these strings is very poor for the price.

The range of this harp is to low c, two octaves below middle c. Winged harper home page harps, celtic music, folk harps. The crossstrung harp has one row of diatonic strings, and a separate row of chromatic notes, angled in an x shape so that the row which can be played by the right hand at the top may be played by the left hand at the bottom, and vice versa. The 49 string harp is 40 inches tall, very similar in size to my standard 31 string electric lever harp. Wild, i know, but my options for cross strung are limited as it is. A cross strung harp believed to have been built by john thomas appeared for repair at the workshop of california luthier roland robbie robinson in the early 1980s. A bit about cross strung harps cross strung harps have two sets of strings, one attached to each side of the neck of the harp, with the rows of strings intersect between the neck and the sound box like an x. While accidentals are played on the pedal harp via the pedals and on the lever harp with levers, the crossstrung harp features two rows so that each of the twelve semitones of the chromatic scale has its own string. This is because each hand must reach up toward the neck of the harp and down toward the soundboard for strings, as well as pulling and releasing each string to create sound. Earbrass ponders, writes, publishes, talks about, and runs away from his new novel. Kudos to harper for tackling this muchneeded method book, which will make lots of struggling crossstrung players very happy.