Comparing Cross Strung Chromatic Harps: Esabelle, Caitlin, and Rebecca

Today I'm comparing the Esabelle, Caitlin, and Rebecca cross strung harps! You can find the Caitlin harp on Amazon here: amzn.to/3ofvUbl
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[@elizabethwilkinson5548]

Hello, thank you for your presentation of the cross strung harps. I acquired a cheap musikkon cross strung and have found it to be a good starter harp, to help me get used to the technique of playing a cross strung. The musikkon has 3 octaves and has a pleasing bright sound. The back of the soundbox has 2 veneers which are not strong enough to handle the harp by. So, caution when lifting it. Otherwise, I've found its a good starting point for learning the technique which is very different from playing a lever harp.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I agree that the Pakistani cross strung harps aren't bad, especially because there are no levers to contend with! 😊

[@christopherstube9473]

Thank you for the presentation. I am a beginner, but like modern chords so this was very helpful in seeing the possibilities

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Glad to help! I think they're wonderful harps for more modern music 😊

[@musicalmiscellany]

Those big harps sounds so good. The Rebecca certainly has the biggest fullest tone but they all sound really nice. All of them are a far cry from my little 15-string Aklot. LOL.

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

A big soundboard and all those sympathetically vibrating strings make a huge difference! But the little harps hold a special place in my heart, especially that Aklot - I can cart it around anywhere with zero guilt 😊

[@musicalmiscellany]

@@MusicalMollyKhan Well that's good to hear. I like mine so much more since I fixed the string colors. LOL.

[@sradefarras]

Next chromatic lyre please ❤️ love this comparisons!

[@MusicalMollyKhan]

Yes! I am researching which one I want, you have totally convinced me 😊

[@nevertoolatetolearnmusic]

Hi I wonder if you can explain 5/7 or 6/6? Thanks