Also, she will likely have access to a harp at school with standard string spacing and pedals (in her orchestra class), and I don’t want her to have to make a mental shift from one type of string spacing/pedals to another within the same day every day, while she is learning to make the shift from levers to pedals. I want her to be able to easily make the transition someday to a more standard harp. She is progressing nicely, so she will likely own her own pedal harp with standard string spacing and pedals that are the standard distance apart, in future years. My student is reasonably tall for her age. Even though I am a seasoned pro, I was not consistently enough playing the correct strings when I tried it out, and when I reached for a pedal it wasn’t in the usual place like I was used to. However, the narrower string spacing and the pedals being somewhat closer together (the pedal spacing was almost like a Salvi Daphne) really messed me up. I frequently have issues with the strings losing resonance when the levers are engaged, The biggest problem is with the highest G lever.
I have Truitt Levers (C,F,G) installed on my Jolie by Musicmakers. It was a harp that was quite petite, decorated some, and some gilding. This topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 17 seconds ago by pmbhagyam. Here’s what I’m concerned about: I once played on a really old Lyon and Style 12. I’m guessing that with so few strings, it will be shorter than a 15. Anyone on the list familiar with the old 14? It has 43 strings. My student has a chance to rent her first pedal harp (to be picked up in another city, a good drive away), and it’s an old Lyon and Healy 14. However I’m asking here about the Lyon and Healy Style 14. If you own an Ogden, Prelude, Troubadour, or Folk Harp, don’t send that order back! You’ve got exactly what you need.Ok. The problem arises, according to my friend who handles orders and shipping, is that many customers are confused when their order arrives and they find they’ve received a set of pedal harp strings for their lever harp. The site includes a form where you can select your model of harp and get a list of the appropriate strings. The instrument comes with matching music stand, matching adjustable bench, 3-piece padding set, dust cover, harp dolly, all purchased. I am the instrument's sole owner (former music major). This instrument has a Natural finish, a hard-carved column and base, and was purchased from the Lyon and Healy factory in 1997. You don’t need to keep all of this information in your head if you generally order through . With a bittersweet heart, I am selling my Lyon and Healy 23 Concert Grand Harp. The electric Silhouette is also strung with lever harp strings. Keep in touch, Chiara x all business enquiries:. Both of these are strung with Bow Brand lever strings. My honest thoughts about the Ferrari of the harps (Don't judge me) -D Tell me about your favourite harp. Included: padded travel covers (transport cover current cost £350 and base cover current cost £100) and a tuning key. Currently retails at £11,900 without covers. The mechanism is smooth and in excellent condition.
Other models of Lyon & Healy lever harp were designed for the player who intends to stay with the lever harp. This beautiful Salvi Daphne harp has a gorgeous rich tone throughout it’s range and has several new strings recently fitted. In esssence, these models of lever harp function as “starter” pedal harps as far as tension, sound, and feel are concerned. This eases the transition for a student who begins on lever harp and then progresses to a pedal harp once she has decided she’s crazy enough to stay with the harp.
Since Lyon & Healy is a pedal harp maker, they have long designed most models of lever harp they produce to have the same spacing, tension, and feel as their pedal harps. The same is true of the Folk Harp, which is no longer produced, but there are still lots of them being played. Lyon & Healy’s three current models of lever harp, the Troubadour, Prelude, and Ogden, are all string with pedal harp strings. The confusing thing is that many models of Lyon & Healy lever harp are designed to take pedal harp strings. Bow Brand, which produces strings for Lyon & Healy and, produces both pedal and lever harp strings. I was talking with a colleague over at, Lyon & Healy’s partner website for strings, accessories, and all things harp, and he told me that his customers frequently experience confusion over what type of strings to buy for their Lyon & Healy lever harp.
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