Delightful! Everyone needs a 2nd breakfast on a rainy day. Whenever I need a pick me up, I watch your videos 🤗 I may have to move to Switzerland and become a groupie! Your fingers literally dance across the strings. Thanks so much for doing this Melusine review! Yours as well as a couple others’ youtube videos led me to fall in love with the Melusine. Well, mostly yours. The wait for one is so long I went with my ‘big girl’ harp choice, the Lyon & Healy Prelude 40. It sounds like it is actually a good choice for a first harp with my heart choice, Melusine, as my second harp once my fingers are trained and strong. Do you think it is a good plan? (p.s. your hair looks so great! Like your energy can’t be contained & sets strands free when it escapes).
@@suziq-zy2620 I think it's a great plan, although I don't know the L&H Prelude 40, but it should be great! You'll have fun :-D Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the videos, more to come soon. x
I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I decided on the Camac de Melusine without even playing it. (I started on a Rees Special Edition Harpsicle). I did my research and noticed that the Melusine sounded good whether in the hands of a beginner or professional and I loved the sound. I am very happy with deciding on the Melusine, and my harp teacher is impressed with the sound, and she is a Salvi/Dusty Strings afficionado!
That's great, well done! You noticed what is really the strongest advantage of this harp....it really sounds well with everyone! I wish you many many happy hours of playing!
I’m having a hard time choosing between a Camac Hermine or Lyon and Healy Drake Your input on this would be most valuable you are exceptional!!! Thank you
nice review, where I live hard to find harps to try in person ... so I am probably going to be buying without trying ... plan to mostly play folk music, some options considering is this Melusine Harp and the other is Dusty Strings FH36...Although Dusty Strings is quite a bit more expensive ... from listening to online videos I think I prefer the Dusty Strings sound, but then hard to compare without being in person :)
I notice the same problem with the F wires on Lyon & Healy lever harps. A harp technician once told me that the coloring used on bowbrand strings cause them to be more "slippery" on the C and F strings. Pedal harps especially have a hard time gripping those strings and can make a buzzy/snappy sound when you pluck them in an outwards motion even after a regulation. I wonder if that has any correlation to the issue?
My Broceliande Camac harp (which was produced in similar style, but before the Melusine was produced, so you could view it as an "older version"?) also has the "sliding" tone with the levers for some strings. In ruclips.net/video/q9YwcMt7TOo/видео.html I'm showing my harp and around 1:15 minutes you can hear/see the sliding sound (most clearly in some metal strings, though also very lightly in some nylon strings). Same as the Melusine, it's very light to play. For amplification, I didn't have any problems with the higher notes, but I did get some help from someone who's more familiar with amplifying instruments. As for the middle C string, when I bought my harp (already 26 years ago, the harp is now 40 years old), it had a nylon C-string. After replacing it a few times with a nylon C, I suddenly got a metal C-string. It didn't fray at the top for all those years, but in 2019 my harp went for revision to Camac and the metal strings (which had all been on the harp since the beginning, so early 1980s) were replaced with new ones. So that newer C-string was also replaced and it started fraying quite soon! Two weeks ago I visited Camac again (because the ringlets for many strings had cracks in them and had to be replaced) and I asked about the fraying metal C-string. They saw it was actually replaced with an older metal C-string (there's a difference in the part that's inside the soundboard) so they replaced it with a new one. But the more-older metal C-strings didn't have that problem, so I hope this newest one also won't have it.
Hello! They're such different instruments that I really cannot compare... Melusine has got a sharp sound and very quick levers. Dusty beautiful fat sound with more difficult levers. At the moment I'm looking for a new harp as I'm not mad about them both 😂
You do not find the C that is "ruined" on all Camac harps problematic? (by ruined do you mean you have to replace the string often because it is broken alot?) I am not a professional, but I like to play and I would like to invest in a harp with more strings than 26! I currently play a Rees lap harp (fullsicle? I can't remember - it has all the levers) - and I play just for the joy of playing. You play fantastic! Wow! How many hours a day do you practice? Just beautiful! Thank you for your video! It was interesting, Informative and fun! ❤️
Thank you for your nice comment! No, the string doesn't break often at all, it does just get ruined but you still can play fine on it. It's a great and versatile harp to own! And in general yes, you are going to have more fun with 38 strings instead of 26 and you deserve a good instrument even if you're not professional. The joy of playing is the only motivation you need too purchase the instrument! I used to do many hours of practice per day during my conservatory studies, now I practice much less but super more efficiently (-with the years I developed some tricks-), so I actually achieve more results with less time and effort.🎼💥🤩
female spirit of fresh water in a holy well or river. She is usually depicted as a woman who is a serpent or fish from the waist down (much like a mermaid).
The problematic C string made of metal wires are not only a problem of Camac harps. I have a Salvi harp and it is the same. I think it is because of the thin wires which you had to use for this C string. All other metal wires never have shown this problem. Could be that the color which is on the metal string makes it even worse.
Do you own a Mélusine? What do you think?
Delightful! Everyone needs a 2nd breakfast on a rainy day. Whenever I need a pick me up, I watch your videos 🤗 I may have to move to Switzerland and become a groupie!
Your fingers literally dance across the strings. Thanks so much for doing this Melusine review! Yours as well as a couple others’ youtube videos led me to fall in love with the Melusine. Well, mostly yours. The wait for one is so long I went with my ‘big girl’ harp choice, the Lyon & Healy Prelude 40. It sounds like it is actually a good choice for a first harp with my heart choice, Melusine, as my second harp once my fingers are trained and strong. Do you think it is a good plan? (p.s. your hair looks so great! Like your energy can’t be contained & sets strands free when it escapes).
@@suziq-zy2620 I think it's a great plan, although I don't know the L&H Prelude 40, but it should be great! You'll have fun :-D Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the videos, more to come soon. x
I played two Melusines. The 38 strings are great, and it has a nice sound. As I prefer a warmer sound and a higher tension. The levers are wonderful!
@@kukacostejberizs Yes, it's a really good harp!
Very bright! I love it
I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I decided on the Camac de Melusine without even playing it. (I started on a Rees Special Edition Harpsicle). I did my research and noticed that the Melusine sounded good whether in the hands of a beginner or professional and I loved the sound. I am very happy with deciding on the Melusine, and my harp teacher is impressed with the sound, and she is a Salvi/Dusty Strings afficionado!
That's great, well done! You noticed what is really the strongest advantage of this harp....it really sounds well with everyone! I wish you many many happy hours of playing!
My second breakfast!!! I love it! Looks delicious
:-D a treat to enjoy!
I like to have a second breakfast too....adorable! ❤ Excellent review. Thank you! ❤
Haha second breakfasts are the best.....!
Thank you, glad you enjoy it! X
I’m having a hard time choosing between a Camac Hermine or Lyon and Healy Drake
Your input on this would be most valuable you are exceptional!!! Thank you
Thanks, I'm glad that you find it useful! Have you checked this? ruclips.net/video/JRVAo4nDuis/видео.html&ab_channel=ChiaraPedrazzettiARPAtelier
nice review, where I live hard to find harps to try in person ... so I am probably going to be buying without trying ... plan to mostly play folk music, some options considering is this Melusine Harp and the other is Dusty Strings FH36...Although Dusty Strings is quite a bit more expensive ... from listening to online videos I think I prefer the Dusty Strings sound, but then hard to compare without being in person :)
I definitely prefer a Dusty sound. If you can, go ahead, you'll be happy!
I notice the same problem with the F wires on Lyon & Healy lever harps. A harp technician once told me that the coloring used on bowbrand strings cause them to be more "slippery" on the C and F strings. Pedal harps especially have a hard time gripping those strings and can make a buzzy/snappy sound when you pluck them in an outwards motion even after a regulation. I wonder if that has any correlation to the issue?
Interesting, I didn^t know!
I do have that problem on my Lyon & Healy Ogden. I also had a problem with that one tuning pin slipping, but I managed to solve that.
Hey !!! I have the same C ruined on my Isolde !!! I didn´t know it was a recurrent problem on the camacs !
It is 😀
Thank you so much. Would you consider reviewing the Dusty Strings Seranna 34?😊
I don't know it personally, but every Dusty is usually gorgeous!
Chiara, could you please conduct a review of the Camac Madamoislle, please?
Hello James, I'm totally sorry but I can't...
I don't own one and I don't know anyone who does...
If you shipped one I would definitely do it 😉
My Broceliande Camac harp (which was produced in similar style, but before the Melusine was produced, so you could view it as an "older version"?) also has the "sliding" tone with the levers for some strings. In ruclips.net/video/q9YwcMt7TOo/видео.html I'm showing my harp and around 1:15 minutes you can hear/see the sliding sound (most clearly in some metal strings, though also very lightly in some nylon strings).
Same as the Melusine, it's very light to play.
For amplification, I didn't have any problems with the higher notes, but I did get some help from someone who's more familiar with amplifying instruments.
As for the middle C string, when I bought my harp (already 26 years ago, the harp is now 40 years old), it had a nylon C-string. After replacing it a few times with a nylon C, I suddenly got a metal C-string. It didn't fray at the top for all those years, but in 2019 my harp went for revision to Camac and the metal strings (which had all been on the harp since the beginning, so early 1980s) were replaced with new ones. So that newer C-string was also replaced and it started fraying quite soon!
Two weeks ago I visited Camac again (because the ringlets for many strings had cracks in them and had to be replaced) and I asked about the fraying metal C-string. They saw it was actually replaced with an older metal C-string (there's a difference in the part that's inside the soundboard) so they replaced it with a new one. But the more-older metal C-strings didn't have that problem, so I hope this newest one also won't have it.
Thank you for your interesting insight!
Pls tell the price and thanks for the information mam
You can find the info here: atlantaharpcenter.com/camac-melusine-available-for-order/
Thank you so much ma'am
I love my Melusine!!!
Bene!!!!!
Hello! Do you prefer this one or your Dusty String FH36 overall? 😄
Hello!
They're such different instruments that I really cannot compare...
Melusine has got a sharp sound and very quick levers.
Dusty beautiful fat sound with more difficult levers.
At the moment I'm looking for a new harp as I'm not mad about them both 😂
You do not find the C that is "ruined" on all Camac harps problematic?
(by ruined do you mean you have to replace the string often because it is broken alot?)
I am not a professional, but I like to play and I would like to invest in a harp with more strings than 26!
I currently play a Rees lap harp (fullsicle? I can't remember - it has all the levers) - and I play just for the joy of playing.
You play fantastic! Wow!
How many hours a day do you practice?
Just beautiful!
Thank you for your video!
It was interesting, Informative and fun! ❤️
Thank you for your nice comment! No, the string doesn't break often at all, it does just get ruined but you still can play fine on it. It's a great and versatile harp to own! And in general yes, you are going to have more fun with 38 strings instead of 26 and you deserve a good instrument even if you're not professional. The joy of playing is the only motivation you need too purchase the instrument!
I used to do many hours of practice per day during my conservatory studies, now I practice much less but super more efficiently (-with the years I developed some tricks-), so I actually achieve more results with less time and effort.🎼💥🤩
Thank you, Chiara!
I appreciate the information and yes! Great job on the video! ❤️ 👍😊
What does ‘Mèlusine’ mean?
female spirit of fresh water in a holy well or river. She is usually depicted as a woman who is a serpent or fish from the waist down (much like a mermaid).
@@chiarapedrazzettiarpatelie6470 Wow! Thank you, I couldn’t find the definition online 😹❤️
The problematic C string made of metal wires are not only a problem of Camac harps. I have a Salvi harp and it is the same. I think it is because of the thin wires which you had to use for this C string. All other metal wires never have shown this problem. Could be that the color which is on the metal string makes it even worse.
Thank you Markus for your explanation! I also have a Salvi and I've never noticed it in it, but it's also true that I play it very little...