Harpsicle Unboxing! (featuring Jipsi the cat)
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
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It is so nice to see how genuinely delighted you are in this video. It's easy to see how much you care about and love what you do.
I live about 45 minutes from the shop that makes the harpsicle. They have some beautiful instruments there. They are wonderful people, too.
This is a great video, the harp is gorgeous, and finally someone has reviewed the most important thing, which is how the cat interacts with the harp. My cat will come and roll on the rug nearby when I'm playing my lever harp, and recently came and sat on my foot when I was playing my little wire harp sitting cross-legged in bed. I think she wanted to sit in my lap, which was occupied, so this was a protest. Either that or she likes it, she sits on the piano when my partner plays ragtime.
You have a very lovely cat, and I hope our girlie is still bossing us around at that noble age. I love the way cats start looking a bit tatty when they're elderly. It's a sign of a life well lived.
I'm afraid I should disagree my fellow harp fonder. The most important part is when she grabs the knife with wide opened eyes and gorgeously says: "Let's get started!". I laughed so much! The beautiful cat steals the scene though. Love it! Just saw in the comments lovely Jipsi has passed away. Christy-Lyn, if you're reading this, I'm sorry about this even though I'm sure your lovely cat had a life full of love. I've lost 2 dogs through my life and I really miss them. Hope you can get some comfort through your amazing music while remembering Jipsi fondly. Cheers from Brazil!
Jipsi is a beautiful cat! Your soul and music are beautiful too!
Awwwww... Jipsi is such a cutie! Thanks for sharing your delight! Love your happiness, enthusiasm, and artistry!
A cat is never old to be cute ;) Excellent video
you are a beautiful soul with wonderful energy. great video
Oh that cats adorable and I can't believe it's such a senior kitty. 18yrs old? It's older than meee !!!
She was the cutest!! 😍 She passed away a few months after I made this video 😭
@@LearningtheHarp oh thats really sad I hope you had fun with her while she was here I love your videosss
Getting a new harp is always so exciting! String spacing always gets me too. Love your 🐱!
Harp Strings and Wings :) :)
Its so awesome that you recorded this :) You should send the opening video to the company who sent it to you :)
Beautiful little harp. But the main attraction was Jipsi, who I consider quite the harp Connoisseur. Lovely little person at 18 years.
Thanks for showing the instrument and the comments. Caley Ann
She was an amazing companion during many hours of practice ❤️
Thank You. Blessings.🙏
The look of Love on your face when you were inspecting it was just like a child in a toy store. Love my harpsicle and maybe in a few years i will eventually get my own fullsicle when i have saved up enough money for it. :)
Just watched your video. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your playing is beautiful. I am 64 and l'm a professional musician living in the UK. You've really made me want to play the lever harp. The question is do I go for the Harpsicle or the Fullsicle? How is your poor little cat?
Les
Hi Les! Little Jipsi passed away peacefully last November, not long after I made this video. We miss her!
If it is an option for you to buy the Fullsicle, I would go for it! It's worth paying a little extra to have the option of playing easily in other keys. This would be useful if you are playing from sheet music or from chords, if you are accompanying singing and want to choose the best key, or if you are playing with other instruments. If you intend to primarily improvise (for example for thearapeutic purposes) you may not feel the need for levers, but even then you might want to pick a key that suits the situation. So unless you're very limited by affordability, I would go for the Fullsicle :)
Thank you so much for your reply. Sorry to hear about Jipsi. She did well though to reach the great age she did and it looks like she was well-loved!
Thanks for the advice - I will definitely get a Fullsicle if I can find one for sale in the UK.
All the best
Les
I've spent hours and hours trawling through literally hundreds of videos and this is what I've discovered. I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't be happy with anything less than 34 strings as I would want to play those nicer, more involved bass patterns. I've seen a used Lyon and Healy Troubadour VI for £2,200. I've heard people say that L and H harps have high tension and that makes them hard to play folk on them. But as this particular model is a folk harp would that be true? Is it possible to get lower tension strings for a harp like this? I was looking at a Mikel Saffron harp but everyone I've spoken to has told me to steer clear of harps from Pakistan. So sorry to keep bothering you but this is going to be a major purchase and I want to get it right.
@@LearningtheHarp So sorry about your kitty!🐱
I’m so excited too!! I can’t wait to get my first one! I may be screaming so loud that you could hear me from USA, UPSTATE NY!
😂🤩 I absolutely love your enthusiasm!!! If you haven't yet, check out our course How to Play the Harp: Start Here on our website hello@learningtheharp.com. it's super helpful to begin with!
You can also join our Facebook group called Learning the Harp Together - it has lots of harpists from all around the world, and they're super kind, encouraging and have lots of harp experience. It's always great to start the journey knowing there's a community you can turn to.
Xx Nicole, LTH Team Member
I am kinda late by 4 years, but I just found your video. Congrats on your new instrument. I am very excited for you. I just got a new tongue drum today and I am very excited as well. I love cats. I had two that lived till 20 years old.
00:11 The surgeon right before you get put under...
Made me chortle 😂 so true 😂
My son got a harp similar in size....for Christmas. What a blast we had.
Congrats Christy-Lyn on your new Harpsicle!! I look forward to hearing all the wonderful songs you'll be playing on it. I have been watching your video's for some time now and you have been a great inspiration. I just got my very first harp 2 days ago. I hope one day I'll be able to play as well as you do!
dragonslace Thank-you and congrats to you too!! I'm honored to have been a part of inspiring you
I got my harp from www.thompsonharps.com/. It's 34 strings made of Cherrywood and solid Spruce soundboard. I love it, the sound is amazing. Now I just have to learn to play it lol. I'm taking an on-line course to help with that at www.harp-school.com/ and watching lots and lots of utube videos. I found www.joshlayne.com/ to be very good too. Say hello to little Jipsi for me.
Great, hope it goes well!! Jipsi says hi back :) :) xx
It looks and sounds wonderful I may investigate further and more than likely get one myself I’ve already just recently got a portable mini speaker and Transducer for when I go out with my Lyre Harp
Lovely! Make sure you use the code HARPISFUN to get 10% off and a free gift 😃🎉
Yay! -1st lever harp coming this Thursday. Can't wait to get started!!!
I've heard it said that harps are like Lay's potato chips: you can't have just one! I miss having my harp with me!
Can't wait to get my custom-made harp. The Heavenly one :)
😱crazy knife hahaha😅😇 that’s awesome love the craftsmanship on it.
thanks a lot for your demo, really helpful to hear how it sounds
ITS AWESOME
what fun! an electro acoustical little harp that came in the mail
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Christie what a delight
I would love to buy this very model
How would I go about getting one
Congrats! New instruments are so exciting. I'm not a harpsichordist so I can't exactly relate, but I've played the banjo for 15 years. I love my old instrument but sometimes I just want a different sound. Maybe some day!
Awesome, the banjo is a really cool instrument!! xx
Congrats on your new harp! Can't wait to hear some tunes from it, especially when it's plugged in! How many strings does it have & how much does it weigh? And, your kitty is still very beautiful at (can't believe it) 18! Have fun playing your new Harpsicle, which looks great in the natural wood!🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶😍
Hi Gloria! It has 26 strings and weighs 2.9 kilograms. Thank-you for your compliments about Jipsi. She's so cute; she wants to sit on my lap all the time and is still soft and silky, even though she's extremely skinny and rather frail.
Christy-Lyn's music that's a good amount of strings and nice weight for a portable harp! Susann Guildiman has many music books out for small harp. Her books are sold on Amazon & at Sylvia Woods' harp center, if you're interested. They are mostly Early Music & Renaissance pieces. I have 8 of her books & really enjoy them! Have fun!🎼🎼🎼🎼
oh I love, love, love your videos. I love your kitty too. When I tried to play the violin my poor cat would hide under the bed. I took the hint and took up guitar. Because of your videos I so want to buy a harp and learn to play. I so want to do this. by the way. I sold the violin and poor sweet Kitty doesn't hide under the bed anymore.
I love what you played on your new harp, whats the name of the song?
It's Lark on the Strand by Kim Robertson :)
Or Trip to Sligo? Sylvia woods
Just tuned my first Harp, Sharpsicle. Sounds way better then the hundred dollar guitar I tried to learn.
Wow! Have you been playing harp long? Are they easy to learn? I have always thought they are difficult? Would love to learn one day- love the sound! You play this wonderfully x
I want to get a fullsicle too!!! It looks so nice!
Hi Jipsi!!! Ooh glad to see you're loving your new harp-baby. ☺️
Hi Natalie! Glad you popped by :) Jipsi says hi too
Aw! ^_^
You're just too darned cute! lol So...if I'm looking at my first harp at age 65 do you recommend the Harpsicle? I'm thinking since I'll want to sing with it I should perhaps go with the Sharpsicle...won't that allow me more flexibility in various keys?
Katie Presby no
The Sharpsicle would allow more flexibility/keys than the Harpsicle model that doesn't have any levers, if that's what you were asking. Did you ever get a harp?
It's soooo exciting to get a new harp. Beautiful
Hi Jipsi and yah I'm still having trouble with the different string spacing in my Triplett it's different from my Prelude.
The more you play it the better it will sound. Like the black one you played Song Bird on . It had nice tone for small harp.
Hi Laurie! Thanks for the comments :) It's super exciting to have my new Harpsicle and I'm looking forward to the tone developing even further, and the wood will also become a richer colour. I love it already! xx
I have a harpsicle too! I’m still learning… what is that beautiful song you were playing in the video? I would like to learn it!
Trip to Sligo I think. It’s in the Silvia Woods Teach Yourself book.
I wanted to see more of Jipsi and she probably wants out at night. I was thinking about different ideas for cat apartment boxes and tunnels based off of a interlocking and changing concept. The reason for that is because cats are interested when you do something different because they will lose interest quickly. Therefore, my changing cat enclosure idea is better than what you normally go out and get. Cats run with every single critter there is. That includes possum, skunk, armadillo, and racoon. It doesn't matter. Cats, especially territorial females, as opposed to tom cats, will lash out at each other, yet they will hang out around these other critters.
I have to disagree with you last statement: the kitteh is gorgeous!
The 🐈 seems to enjoy the music.
Hi to 18 Year old Jipsi. :)
I have looked up on a website that says an 18 year old cat should be comparable to a human about 80. However, it also says that there's a cat in England that has reached the age of 34.
So here's to Jipsi: Live long and prosper!
And to her/his (?) host: I am sure you will have much fun with your new harpsicle.
Thanks Robert! I don't think Jipsi will last for much longer because she's quite sick with heart problems... :( But we're happy to have her with us for now! Thanks for watching and commenting :) xx
Oh, that's a pity! But I am sure your friendly care will help her to enjoy the rest of her lifetime.
Hi Christy, was it difficult to adjust to a lap harp? I am thinking about getting a 25 string Heartland serenity harp thinking it will be easier to play for the bed ridden patients at the nursing homes where I perform at. There are so many patients that are to ill to come to the room where I perform and it's to difficult to row my 34 string Heartland harp from room to room along with the music and a stand. I really enjoyed your live performances yesterday playing on your pedal harp you have brought the passion back into me to practice more.
Hi! No, I wouldn't say it was difficult, although it is certainly an adjustment. Perhaps you could play on a friends' lap harp for a few hours to give it a try? It sounds like the portability might be really helpful for you. What an amazing opportunity to spread hope and peace to the patients in the hospital!
How do you feel for this harp for a beginner? I’m on a budget and only learning for Bobby
Hi Christy-Lyn! Which type of pickup does it have: the basic pickup, or the Pro electric pickup system?
I'm also a little curious about the "Charger" package that was included in the box... =) .... Thanks for sharing the info!
Denisse Andrea Hi Denise. So sorry I never replied here!! Mine has the pro electric pickup, with a charger to charge the battery of the pickup. It only takes a few seconds to charge and the charge lasts for a long time so it’s not really a hassle 😊
I am so glad you reviewed this... can I ask how you find this harp long term? Just I would like to purchase and thought it best to check before I buy
Hi Claire. Good to hear from you! I have not played any harp that has beaten the Harpsicle when it comes to portability and compactness while still maintaining a sweet tone. As to whether it suits you... that would depend on your aims with the harp. I enjoy the fact that I can take it on the airplane with me so easily, and I like the electro-acoustic aspect of mine. On the other hand I also really like to play the lower bass notes on my 34 string, so I wouldn't be satisfied to have the Harpsicle as my one and only harp. But if you start out with a Harpsicle because of the affordability and transportability (and a pretty sound), you could always buy a bigger harp later and end up with two harps that serve you very well for different purposes! :)
Christy-Lyn's music thank you so much! I'm definitely sold!! beforehand I got caught out with a harp that was cheap and too good to be true... it went out of tune and never settled and the levers were really for show. it will be amazing to have a harp that works! just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be caught out again. thank you so much! love your videos!! ❤❤
Learning the Harp with Christy-Lyn! This is what I’ve done. I think the fullsicle will be good for me to start with.
Your cat is sooo cute *-*
Aw, thanks! :)
Hi,may I ask what r the differences between harp and harpsicle
OK, I finally see Jipsi. She appears to be what I call the bandit markings. I assume "she" isn't a tom cat from what I can see. She sure tolerates alot from you without running off. My feral black cat, that watched me throw food outside came closer to me. With alot of work, she comes inside. She only comes to me and wants my attention. Other than that, she is as feral as any feral cat. She's not tame by any means, and regardless of what any nitwit on "animal planet" or anywhere else claims, you don't "tame" ANY cat. That's not how it works or how they operate.
Hi Christy lyn,I'm thinking abt harpsicle n fullsicle. Fullsicle is quite expensive to me but it gets levers. And the price of harpsicle is more affordable to me but it has no levers...can I have your advice pls. I have been learning harp for 5 months n my goals is to play worship songs
I been learning Trip to Sligo.
Does it come with that resting bar at 2:28? I'm considering buying.
Hi there! No, that is called a Harpsicle harp stick and it is ordered separately. All the best with your decision! :)
I smell things, too!! I think you’re my sister with a different accent!!!
Sweet
woww amazing!!!!.....
So exiting 🙂
Christy-Lynn what was the tune you played around 3:43?
Hi Cj! The tune is called Lark on the Strand, arranged by Kim Robertson :) Do you also play the harp?
Hi, great video! Could you tell me what is the lowest string length , please?
Would it be a good harp for a student like me to learn on, and I have limited space for a full size? Sounds very nice!😌🎶👍🏾
I have the same harp and it’s been great for me so far!
wow so beautiful what is the song u r playing in this video?
Please suggest a harp for me hat is somewhere between $3,000-$4,000? I just ordered a Toscano harp & it looks like your popsicle harp. I have a Korg tuner & am waiting on the hand adjuster. I have already spent $700 on it & if I'm going to spend a large amount of money I would love to have an excellent Celtic sounding harp with lots of strings. I have a musical background & would like a floor harp like yours. Not pedals, of course.
I tried to sign up with your website, but got some South African one instead. Please help.
I am in the boondocks of WV, so I have no access to observing different harps before I order, so I am depending on you. I do not like the Dusty whatever harps. Other than those, can your recommend one with lots of strings & a floor harp $3,000 - $4,000? Please help! I love your videos. Thanks!
Hi Barbara! Have a look at harps from Thormahlen, Sligo harps, Starfish, Music Makers, Rees Harps, Camac, Lyon & Healy, Salvi, Triplett, Stoney End. They are all high quality instruments, it just depends on taste and what you are looking for 😃
Hello dear Christy-Lyn! I'm very glad I stumbled across your channel - you have sing and play harp beautifully :)
I have been seriously considering buying a walnut Fullsicle (I'm obsessed with walnut) because I desperately want a harp I can travel around with for my leisure. I currently have a Camac lever harp (in walnut, of course!), but I just have a couple of questions if you (or anyone else?) wouldn't mind answering:
Is the narrower sting spacing and looser tension an issue to get used to, or is it just a matter of adjusting?
Are the strings nylon?
I've only ever played Camac harps so I wondered whether I should instead choose Camac Bardic 27 - I presume it has very similar to string spacing and tension to my current Camac, but then I also presume the Bardic would be heavier and bulkier than a Fullsicle! I'm a bit stuck if I'm honest, so any advice or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
Wishing you well, many thanks.
Ooh, that's exciting that you're looking for a new lap harp!! Yes the strings are nylon, and the spacing is narrower. I don't think you'll have a huge issue with the tension because Camac strings are already looser tension, but you may have some adjustment getting used to the narrower spacing. I can't really predict if it will be an issue for you - perhaps you can try playing on one? I borrowed a friend's harpsicle for a weekend before I made my decision.
I haven't played a Bardic, so I have no idea how they would compare! But it is helpful that the Harpsicle is so lightweight. If you have a harp shop nearby or a festival or some place you can try playing different options that would be a great idea! I haven't had that chance, so I can't really give you any further advice at this point... sorry!
Thank you kindly for the reply! It is much appreciated :) I know of one harp shop near me (it's where I got my current harp), but they only stock Camac and some Triplett. I'll have to investigate to see if there are any more - it certainly makes sense to try before you buy, especially since harps are not a cheap investment! I am very tempted by the Harpsicle's light weight. A festival would be idea too! I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. Thanks for the suggestions. Take care!
I just got my harpsicle and it arrived broken :( . I was almost about to cry ! what can they do about this?.... :(
Hi there Mouse Lover. I'm so sorry to hear about that - it must have been such a shock for you!! I suggest you contact Harpsicle Harps immediately and explain to them what happened. They are extremely helpful and friendly. You can find their contact details on their website. All the best!
Awesome ! thanks so much :) .
Thanks so much! i talked to them and the person on the phone was super kind and is going to file a claim to ups. They are also sending me a new harp.I will definitely buy from them again . :)
That's great to hear! I'm so pleased they are sorting it out for you - now when your new one arrives in perfect condition it will be so exciting and such a relief
Yes, i am so excited :)
@1:41 Smells like.....yup, that's a harp! Would a 15 watt amplifier be good enough to hook up a harp to or is 25 better?
😂 Yup, good smell! Mmmm that’s a good question. I’d ask your harp maker, for example Rees harps (Harpsicle makers) are very helpful!
Hi Christy! I was wondering what the name of the song was you're playing around 3:40. Love your videos! Greetings from the Netherlands :)
It's Lark on the Strand, arranged by Kim Robertson :) Thanks for watching!
Hi!! Thank you for this video!! Can I ask you about spacing? Do all harpsicle have non-regular strings spacing? Thank you!!
Hi Christy I just fund Your videos and i'm delightful! I love you, your voice and your delicacy to play the harp. I'm in love with the music you started playing afterwords at 3.44 min, can I find it on youtube ?
Btw I've always wanted to play the harp but never could pay for classes I'm 20 now but do you think that if I buy a fullsicle Harp I could learn the basis and even play very simple musics through youtube ? What is your experience ?
xoxo Eleanor
Eleanor Belo Hi Eleanor. Thanks for your comment, I'm so pleased you're enjoying my Harp Help videos and that you are inspired to learn the harp. The tune at 3:44 is called Lark on the Strand, arranged by Kim Robertson.
I think it would be a great idea for you to purchase a Harpsicle and start learning the harp! There are many helpful tutorials on RUclips. One thing I would say is that it is very helpful to have feedback from a good harp teacher about your hand position because this is one thing that is most difficult to learn on your own. So even if you can only attend a lesson with a teacher once a month or once every second month I think it would be worthwhile, because a RUclips video can't give you feedback on your technique. Technique is so important in allowing us to progress and play with expression and freedom, without tension or pain. All the best and let me know how it goes! I hope your harp dreams comes true
ohhh Lovely I'll update you asap about this ideia once it has become true
I think maybe iTunes? :)
thanks
I thought about getting a Harpsicle. Maybe one day...
Yes, it's such fun to be able to move the harp around so easily! :)
This is an adorable video! I know you've used lots of different harps, so I wonder if you can give me some advice: I currently play a harpsicle, But would like to try something different. I'd heard that harpsicles have a looser tension, and wider string spacing (But then just today I read that it has narrower spacing!) I would like to try something with a different spacing because the strings tend to vibrate against my fingernail! - I'm not sure if that means I need narrower. or more likely wider spacing (I have big hands/big fingers). Do you have advice on that?
I would also like to try a harp with a tighter tension.
If you have any insights into either of those, I look forward to your reply at your convenience. 💗🎶
Hi Linda. Good to hear from you! Yes, Harpsicles have quite loose tension and narrower-than-usual string spacing. It sounds like you would be looking for something with a wider string spacing. But I don't think I can really tell you what would feel best to you, especially for the string tension. Do you live in the US? I would highly recommend that you try playing a few different harps before you buy another harp, even if it means you have to wait a while until you can visit a harp shop or festival. That way you can see which harp feels and sounds right to you, because it's such a personal decision. Hopefully you will be able to try at least a Dusty Strings and Camac before you make up your mind :)
Christy-Lyn's music -Thank you for your helpful information! I'm in Canada (Vancouver) but I've never heard of any harp festivals here. There are three large Music stores here, and only two of them carry herbs… And each one of them carries only one type. Fortunately one of them does carry Dusty Strings! The other store carries Lyon & Healy, Ogden only. I will do a little research and see if I can find where I might be able to try different harps. Thanks again!
I wish I had one 💔
How are the pickups sounding when plugged in?
Really good! Actually better than the accounting sound.
Yuh oh, she's got a knife!😂
This is a dumb question, but do you need to charge your harpsicle? Because why did they give a charger?
Haha that’s a great question! My Harpsicle has a pickup (microphone) that needs to be charged. But the harp works without electricity ☺️👌🏻
Learning the Harp with Christy-Lyn! Great, thank you so much!! ☺️
Fantastic, what was the piece you were playing?
Lark on the Strand by Kim Robertson :)
😊👍
My only harp at this point is a Troubadour V. I'm very curious about the harpsicles, particularly the Grandsicle, but I've read so many reviews that say that the tension of harpsicles is annoyingly low and is like playing on dental floss and not very enjoyable. How do you find the difference in tension?
There is definitely a huge difference in tension between the Troubadour and Harpsicles. It’s going to be personal preference whether you enjoy having the two different harps for different songs, or whether you find it annoying to move between the two different tensions. I like having my little Harpsicle to carry around easily when I don’t feel like moving my Ogden. But I personally wouldn’t go for the Grand Harpsicle, because I prefer harps of that size to have a deeper tone. But some people love them! 👍🏻
@@LearningtheHarp Thank you for the info! Is the Ogden lighter-tension than Troubadours?
No it’s about the same.
Don’t they loosen the strings a bit to ship it
It doesn’t seem like it - maybe it’s because it’s a lower tension harp? 😊
You mentioned a spacing difference, what is it? I tried to find that information on their site but could not
Spacing between harp strings differs in the bass and treble of the same harp (wider spacing in the bass, narrower spacing in the treble), so I can’t really give you a specific answer that applies to the whole harp.
@@LearningtheHarp is it generally smaller than the harps you're used to?
Yes it’s smaller than the “concert spacing” on pedal harps and lever harps made by classical harp makers. But South American harps and celtic harps often have narrower spacing. There is a lot of variation between harps, and usually small harps like this one have narrow spacing because then you can fit more strings in a smaller design 😊 It does take some adjusting if you’re used to wider spacing, and it doesn’t always work well for people with thick fingers, and some aspects of classical technique are harder to learn on these harps. But some aspects of celtic harp technique are easier, so it depends what you want to learn 😊
Hi, Christy, I've only ever played a Harpsicle so I was curious about your comments on the string spacing - how does it compare to other harps?
Linda Susan 2686 Hi Linda! Thanks for your comment 😊 The Harpsicle’s spacing is much narrower than my other two harps - usually smaller (lap) harps have narrower spacing, so that is a bit of an adjustment when you play another harp. But our brains usually can adjust to the differences without too much trouble.
Yes I think I need wider spacing. The strings are vibrating against the side of my fingernail because I think that between the loose tension and narrower spacing, when I'm getting my finger ready on an adjacent string, the vibrating one is making contact with my finger.
Crazy question: can I ask you a huuuuge favor? *At your convenience* would you mind measuring the distance between two of the strings on the Ogden? LOL also the overall length of a two-octaves range in the mid-range of the harp? I read that that latter one in particular is useful for determining spacing. The article said an average would be about 8-1/2 inches (21-1/2cm). On my harpsicle it was only 7 inches (18cm)!!!
What makes it less resonant than a standard harp? The smaller size or something else in the frame?
Hi Francois, nice to hear from you! Yes, the smaller size of the soundbox affects the size of the sound that's produced. But it still has a lovely sweet tone which I enjoy :) And it can be amplified very easily!
I’m looking forward to learn how to play the harp- any advice
Wonderful!! Do you have a harp already? 😃 You can watch my video “Everything you need to know about buying a harp” 👌🏻
No I didn’t have a harp
Hello, Christy! I am a Japanese harp learner and I am considering buying a harp for practising. I would like to ask that whether the 26-string harpsicles are suitable for a beginner like me? (I am still in grade 1) And when I should change a bigger harp? I mean, in which grade?
Hi there! So exciting to be learning the harp, I'm sure you're enjoying it! I think the best would be to discuss this with your teacher. The harpsicle is a lovely instrument and I recommend it for all harpists because it is so easy to transport and has a lovely tone. But it depends what type of music you're learning and what direction you're going with your music - for some people it would be better to save up a little more and purchase a slightly bigger harp. But if you have the funds to purchase a Harpsicle now and a bigger harp later, that would be amazing because it's really great to have both!
I tried this harp at the store and I didn't like the string tension (different from regular 26 string harps) and the strings. I think it is good as a second harp because it's easy to transport but not as the primary harp to practice on. But it's just my personal preferences.
What song are you playing at 3:41 it is so beautiful .
It's Lark on The Strand, an Irish tune arranged by Kim Robertson in her book Wind Shadows II. I will be uploading a performance of this tune on my bigger lever harp soon! :)
Awesome i really like it :)
Does it hold its tuning well?
Yes very well! Sometimes I come back to it after weeks and it’s still in tune. Like any harp though, it takes a while to settle in the beginning.
where I can buy one harp like that?
Hi Miguel! Just go to the Harpsicle website and you can contact them to find the best way to purchase. There might be a distributor in your country 😊
Hello Christy,
I was just wondering about the string spacing of this particular harp? Are the strings too close together? I been practicing with the Dusty strings ravenna 26, are the string spacing more or less the same? Thanks!
Hi there! I think you'll find the spacing is narrower than your ravenna, but it's not too difficult to adjust... it just takes a little time :) My 34 string Ogden has much wider spacing than my Harpsicle, and I am able to play both of them and adjust to the different spacing. Perhaps you can try playing a Harpsicle yourself if you have the opportunity!
I got my hapsicle harp (cherry wood) few days ago and love it! Thanks for the reply!
Do you want to buy a concertharp maybe ?:)
Yes, definitely! I have recently paid the deposit for a concert harp from Lyon & Healy. There is a 6-9 month waiting list which is fine because it gives me time to save the money :) Thanks for watching! xx
Christy-Lyn's music you definitely have to make a video about it when you got it🙊
I want to have one too but I think I have to wait much longer until I have enough money😃
Ah yes, they are very expensive unfortunately. Playing the harp is my career so it's an investment but it's a huge commitment for anyone!!
Christy-Lyn's music haha yes especially when you still go to school
it's so much money....
best wishes
keep doing :*
I giggled when you sniffed it. I'm a smeller by nature. Somehow, I feel like you would understand my temptation to lick a Himalayan salt lamp......just to make sore. I loved seeing the harpsicle
So have you tried licking it yet? Wouldn’t hurt 😁 Love the curiosity!
Hi Jipsi you beautiful girl!
Hi Christy-Lyn! :) I wanted to ask you if this is your natural hair colour?
Hi! I can't remember your real name, MayfairLady - please remind me? You can see my natural hair colour in my old video of Scarborough Fair with my cousin Gabi :)
Christy-Lyn's music Thank you for answering, Christy! :) My real name is Sonja and it means so much to me that you seem to remember me from previous comments! I admire you a lot! :) Your hair looks so nice, I really like that colour! Greetings from France!
Christy-Lyn's music Thank you for answering, Christy! :) My real name is Sonja and it means so much to me that you seem to remember me from previous comments! I admire you a lot! :) Your hair looks so nice, I really like that colour! Greetings from France!
Yes I recognise your sweet RUclips name and your picture. Thanks for continuing to watch my videos - your comments mean a lot. I'm glad you like the colour, thanks! :)
Wow I can't stand how terribly shrill and metallic harpsicles are. I need a cheap harp but this is not it .
Your cat must have been about 18 years old... so frail.
When im practicing my cats are by my feet, at least they are not critic's . Lol. Some people can be so rude, i beleive people think musicians play instantly perfect. Oh well, with caregiving for my mom i can only practice in early morning or night.