Is a Harp or Violin better for a beginner?
Q. I'm very interested in learning to play an instrument but I'm having some trouble deciding between a Harp and a Violin. Which would be a better instrument for a novice with very little musical knowlege?
Asked by unknown - Wed Jan 30 18:07:58 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start with the violin.Trust me,the harp is much much harder.
Answered by Mamamia:D - Wed Jan 30 18:15:18 2008
Q. I'm very interested in learning to play an instrument but I'm having some trouble deciding between a Harp and a Violin. Which would be a better instrument for a novice with very little musical knowlege?
Asked by unknown - Wed Jan 30 18:07:58 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start with the violin.Trust me,the harp is much much harder.
Answered by Mamamia:D - Wed Jan 30 18:15:18 2008
How should I tune a 15 string harp?
Q. I just bought a 15 string lap harp and I was wondering how should I tune it? I thought about tuning it every semi and whole note starting at C up to the D an octave above the first C so I can play in any key, but I end up getting a very limited range. As well, if you can, please recommend any websites that have free sheet music, thanks.
Asked by Mykhall - Wed Nov 14 10:35:42 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't play harp but I know some people who do. You tune it to a C major diatonic scale -- the red strings are C's and the blue strings are F's. Better quality/more advanced models have sharping levers on the C and F strings to facilitate retuning to play in different keys (want to play in G? Flip the sharping levers on all the F strings to make them into F#'s -- no problem). Top quality harps have sharping levers on every string to make the instrument fully chromatic. If your instrument doesn't have sharping levers, then to play in different keys, you'll have to manually retune to get the necessary sharps or flats you'll need for the key you want. Hope this helps.
Answered by RachelS165 - Wed Nov 14 12:54:16 2007
Q. I just bought a 15 string lap harp and I was wondering how should I tune it? I thought about tuning it every semi and whole note starting at C up to the D an octave above the first C so I can play in any key, but I end up getting a very limited range. As well, if you can, please recommend any websites that have free sheet music, thanks.
Asked by Mykhall - Wed Nov 14 10:35:42 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't play harp but I know some people who do. You tune it to a C major diatonic scale -- the red strings are C's and the blue strings are F's. Better quality/more advanced models have sharping levers on the C and F strings to facilitate retuning to play in different keys (want to play in G? Flip the sharping levers on all the F strings to make them into F#'s -- no problem). Top quality harps have sharping levers on every string to make the instrument fully chromatic. If your instrument doesn't have sharping levers, then to play in different keys, you'll have to manually retune to get the necessary sharps or flats you'll need for the key you want. Hope this helps.
Answered by RachelS165 - Wed Nov 14 12:54:16 2007
How would I go about learning to play the harp?
Q. I've always wanted to learn how. If I could master just one musical instrument, it would be the harp. How much would a harp cost? How about the lessons? Could I possibly teach myself? Any info would help. Thanks.
Asked by Angel - Thu Sep 11 02:40:49 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm a harper; I've been teaching myself for sixteen years now. You may e-mail me if you like, and I can give you more specific information. Where do you live? What variety of harp would you like to play--pedal or lever? I can direct you better if I have an idea what you have in mind. I play Irish harp, and so most of the music I play is Irish, Scottish or Welsh. My harp is made by a company called Dusty Strings, based in Seattle, Washington, USA; I bought it at Melody's Traditional Music in Houston, Texas. Mine has 32 strings; if you were to buy it new today, it would be about $3,900.00. Dusty Strings is the best maker of lever, or folk, harps in the US, in my opinion. If you're interested in pedal harp, a cheap one will be about $10,000,… [cont.]
Answered by Doc - Thu Sep 11 11:00:49 2008
Q. I've always wanted to learn how. If I could master just one musical instrument, it would be the harp. How much would a harp cost? How about the lessons? Could I possibly teach myself? Any info would help. Thanks.
Asked by Angel - Thu Sep 11 02:40:49 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm a harper; I've been teaching myself for sixteen years now. You may e-mail me if you like, and I can give you more specific information. Where do you live? What variety of harp would you like to play--pedal or lever? I can direct you better if I have an idea what you have in mind. I play Irish harp, and so most of the music I play is Irish, Scottish or Welsh. My harp is made by a company called Dusty Strings, based in Seattle, Washington, USA; I bought it at Melody's Traditional Music in Houston, Texas. Mine has 32 strings; if you were to buy it new today, it would be about $3,900.00. Dusty Strings is the best maker of lever, or folk, harps in the US, in my opinion. If you're interested in pedal harp, a cheap one will be about $10,000,… [cont.]
Answered by Doc - Thu Sep 11 11:00:49 2008
What was that kung fu movie with the people who used a harp type instrument to kill people?
Q. Knives or something came out of the harp when they played music and killed people... I think that's how it was anyway. Anyone know what movie it was?
Asked by Bastian Balthazar Bux - Tue Jun 8 00:22:21 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kung fu Hustle (2004)
Answered by phuc phace - Tue Jun 8 00:38:54 2010
Q. Knives or something came out of the harp when they played music and killed people... I think that's how it was anyway. Anyone know what movie it was?
Asked by Bastian Balthazar Bux - Tue Jun 8 00:22:21 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kung fu Hustle (2004)
Answered by phuc phace - Tue Jun 8 00:38:54 2010
What is the name of the glass harp song played in Miss Congeniality movie?
Q. My school is having a small talent show in a few weeks time and I want to participate. I know how to play the glas harp, but the problem is I do not know what is the name of the song played by agent gracie during her talent show in the movie. I would like to have the song as the intro very much! Thanks in advance!
Asked by diorr - Fri Apr 3 12:36:47 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's called "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago (1965) by Maurice Jarre. By special request of Connie Francis, Paul Francis Webster later took the theme and added lyrics to it to create "Somewhere My Love".
Answered by Marilyn B - Fri Apr 3 12:50:36 2009
Q. My school is having a small talent show in a few weeks time and I want to participate. I know how to play the glas harp, but the problem is I do not know what is the name of the song played by agent gracie during her talent show in the movie. I would like to have the song as the intro very much! Thanks in advance!
Asked by diorr - Fri Apr 3 12:36:47 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's called "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago (1965) by Maurice Jarre. By special request of Connie Francis, Paul Francis Webster later took the theme and added lyrics to it to create "Somewhere My Love".
Answered by Marilyn B - Fri Apr 3 12:50:36 2009
Is there any music store in the Philippines that i can buy a harp?
Q. please be specific to the name of the place, where can i buy a harp in the Philippines?
Asked by Orange Fruit - Wed Apr 8 12:34:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe there's none but you can try buying it at antique stores.
Answered by ae V ae vandalhartz - Thu Apr 9 00:24:18 2009
Q. please be specific to the name of the place, where can i buy a harp in the Philippines?
Asked by Orange Fruit - Wed Apr 8 12:34:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe there's none but you can try buying it at antique stores.
Answered by ae V ae vandalhartz - Thu Apr 9 00:24:18 2009
Help me find a picture where a harp is being played by a foot?
Q. I used to have this picture a few years back, but due to several reformats, it's been lost in transit. It's a picture--very artistic--of a harp and a foot, and if I recall correctly, each toe is on a separate string. I'd be gracious if anyone could help me find this picture--I've looked everywhere. Thanks in advance!
Asked by Frank - Wed Mar 17 02:46:46 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. google foot harp? lol. best suggestion, go into some music store, wait for everyone to go, then take out your chose, take out your camera, and take a picture of yourself :P good luck, don't get caught ;)
Answered by Tamer A - Wed Mar 17 04:26:14 2010
Q. I used to have this picture a few years back, but due to several reformats, it's been lost in transit. It's a picture--very artistic--of a harp and a foot, and if I recall correctly, each toe is on a separate string. I'd be gracious if anyone could help me find this picture--I've looked everywhere. Thanks in advance!
Asked by Frank - Wed Mar 17 02:46:46 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. google foot harp? lol. best suggestion, go into some music store, wait for everyone to go, then take out your chose, take out your camera, and take a picture of yourself :P good luck, don't get caught ;)
Answered by Tamer A - Wed Mar 17 04:26:14 2010
What is the name of the song that Princess Sailor Moon plays on her harp?
Q. I have searched a few times for the name of the music that Princess Sailor Moon plays on her Princess Harp in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon(PGSM), but have been unable to find out what it is called. Does anyone know what that song is called? I would much appreciate knowing. thanks.
Asked by Chocaholicsanonymous - Mon Jul 13 00:14:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The song is "Princess no Samishii Harp" or "The Princess's Lonely Harp" and can be found on Disc 1 of the Moonlight Real Girl box set, Original Soundtrack Rare Track Collection.
Answered by Sylver - Tue Jul 14 03:38:15 2009
Q. I have searched a few times for the name of the music that Princess Sailor Moon plays on her Princess Harp in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon(PGSM), but have been unable to find out what it is called. Does anyone know what that song is called? I would much appreciate knowing. thanks.
Asked by Chocaholicsanonymous - Mon Jul 13 00:14:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The song is "Princess no Samishii Harp" or "The Princess's Lonely Harp" and can be found on Disc 1 of the Moonlight Real Girl box set, Original Soundtrack Rare Track Collection.
Answered by Sylver - Tue Jul 14 03:38:15 2009
Can anyone tell me anything about harp strings?
Q. It's for research purposes for a who-dun-it. Piano wire seems a bit cliched, but I know nothing about re-stringing harps. BTW - I (when working as crew in venues ) was always amazed by harp and double-bass players' resilinence in lugging unwieldy intruments around. Pianists have it easy. i am really looking for harp strings as a plausible (FICTIONAL) murder weapon.
Asked by Barbarossa - Mon Oct 19 10:40:59 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well here is a thought... As a harpist, the scariest thing for me is when a string in the upper register (which can be either nylon or gut) pops near my face. I always feel like I am going to lose an eye! Also, at night time (BTW my harp is close to my bed) when one of the metal strings in the contra/ great octave breaks it sounds like a gun shot! Which is not fun to wake up to! (It's also makes a rather creepy noise right before a string pops, because you can hear it unwinding/ stretching.) Another idea you can use for your book is that a harp technician could "accidentally" string the harp to the highest tension-in aims for the soundboard to explode and/or al l the strings to pop simultaneously. If those don't work for you, someone… [cont.]
Answered by Gardenia - Tue Oct 20 21:45:24 2009
Q. It's for research purposes for a who-dun-it. Piano wire seems a bit cliched, but I know nothing about re-stringing harps. BTW - I (when working as crew in venues ) was always amazed by harp and double-bass players' resilinence in lugging unwieldy intruments around. Pianists have it easy. i am really looking for harp strings as a plausible (FICTIONAL) murder weapon.
Asked by Barbarossa - Mon Oct 19 10:40:59 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well here is a thought... As a harpist, the scariest thing for me is when a string in the upper register (which can be either nylon or gut) pops near my face. I always feel like I am going to lose an eye! Also, at night time (BTW my harp is close to my bed) when one of the metal strings in the contra/ great octave breaks it sounds like a gun shot! Which is not fun to wake up to! (It's also makes a rather creepy noise right before a string pops, because you can hear it unwinding/ stretching.) Another idea you can use for your book is that a harp technician could "accidentally" string the harp to the highest tension-in aims for the soundboard to explode and/or al l the strings to pop simultaneously. If those don't work for you, someone… [cont.]
Answered by Gardenia - Tue Oct 20 21:45:24 2009
How to "raise" a harp seal pup?
Q. Like where you can pay money to help a harp seal pup or something like that. I know you can pay money to take care of a whale or panda or something but not actually KEEP it, you just like get to know how its doing or something like that. I can't really explain. And you get pictures and info. Sort of like that ASPCA animal thing where you do that to send the money to help a dog, but with other animals. Where can I do that with a seal? Thanks. Sorry I explained it so badly.
Asked by ke sey<3 - Wed Jan 30 21:04:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I cant atually provide sites lol but my sister has a pet whale(I know exactly what you mean) At atlantis marine world they have funds and stuff where you can donate! Im so happy you;re going to do that though. That sport they do is so cruel-I wanna kill those guys who do that to the seals!!
Answered by Be your soul. - Thu Jan 31 14:24:45 2008
Q. Like where you can pay money to help a harp seal pup or something like that. I know you can pay money to take care of a whale or panda or something but not actually KEEP it, you just like get to know how its doing or something like that. I can't really explain. And you get pictures and info. Sort of like that ASPCA animal thing where you do that to send the money to help a dog, but with other animals. Where can I do that with a seal? Thanks. Sorry I explained it so badly.
Asked by ke sey<3 - Wed Jan 30 21:04:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I cant atually provide sites lol but my sister has a pet whale(I know exactly what you mean) At atlantis marine world they have funds and stuff where you can donate! Im so happy you;re going to do that though. That sport they do is so cruel-I wanna kill those guys who do that to the seals!!
Answered by Be your soul. - Thu Jan 31 14:24:45 2008
How did Harp Seals get their name?
Q. Are they named after someone named 'Harp', or is this a reference to the musical instrument? Or, is this a reference to some location of discovery?
Asked by Julia - Sun Jan 27 22:58:46 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Harp seals get their name from a horse-shaped band of black fur on the back of the male adults.
Answered by Menthoids - Mon Jan 28 06:06:18 2008
Q. Are they named after someone named 'Harp', or is this a reference to the musical instrument? Or, is this a reference to some location of discovery?
Asked by Julia - Sun Jan 27 22:58:46 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Harp seals get their name from a horse-shaped band of black fur on the back of the male adults.
Answered by Menthoids - Mon Jan 28 06:06:18 2008
is there a sound difference between a pedal harp and and harp?
Q. is there a sound difference between a harp and a pedal harp? if there is what is it?
Asked by Anna Marshlier - Tue Sep 22 22:55:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The sound or the voice of a harp should be little difference, only the constructions in different harp will affect the quality of the sound
Answered by Robert - Thu Sep 24 00:40:15 2009
Q. is there a sound difference between a harp and a pedal harp? if there is what is it?
Asked by Anna Marshlier - Tue Sep 22 22:55:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The sound or the voice of a harp should be little difference, only the constructions in different harp will affect the quality of the sound
Answered by Robert - Thu Sep 24 00:40:15 2009
How can I clean the dust off my harp?
Q. When I try to used a tissue or any stuff to brush the dust off my harp, it just seems to stay there.
Asked by Sakura - Sat Jan 10 18:23:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a tissue will simply gather more dust. Try using a barely damp washcloth or the like-at least for the soundboard. That should do it.
Answered by Bl z g a y - Sat Jan 10 18:28:41 2009
Q. When I try to used a tissue or any stuff to brush the dust off my harp, it just seems to stay there.
Asked by Sakura - Sat Jan 10 18:23:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a tissue will simply gather more dust. Try using a barely damp washcloth or the like-at least for the soundboard. That should do it.
Answered by Bl z g a y - Sat Jan 10 18:28:41 2009
How do I write music for the harp?
Q. I am writing a piece of music that includes the harp and I don't even know how to write music for the harp! Any help is much appreciated.
Asked by ewanidman - Mon Dec 22 13:23:20 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Writing for the concert harp isn't easy and definitely not for the faint of heart. Unless you're intimately aware of the capabilities of the concert harp, it might be better to rethink your orchestration. ... Or find a harpist and work with her on the transcription, or a good chunk of what you're writing might not be playable.
Answered by i. jones - Mon Dec 22 14:01:09 2008
Q. I am writing a piece of music that includes the harp and I don't even know how to write music for the harp! Any help is much appreciated.
Asked by ewanidman - Mon Dec 22 13:23:20 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Writing for the concert harp isn't easy and definitely not for the faint of heart. Unless you're intimately aware of the capabilities of the concert harp, it might be better to rethink your orchestration. ... Or find a harpist and work with her on the transcription, or a good chunk of what you're writing might not be playable.
Answered by i. jones - Mon Dec 22 14:01:09 2008
What is the probability that at least 2 know how to play the harp?
Q. In a group of 19 music students, 7 know how to play the harp. If 6 are chosen at random, what is the probability that at least 2 know how to play the harp? a) .383127 b) .999705 c) .761610 d) .004423 e) .616873 f) None of the above.
Asked by g.milsteintorres - Wed May 9 02:40:06 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Geeza is on the right track. However, the probability that none of them knows is not (12/19)^6. It is 12/19 * 11/18 *10/17 * 9/16 * 8/15 * 7/14 = 0.03405572755417956656346 7492260062 Likewise, probability that exactly one knows is probability that only first one knows + probability that only 2nd one knows ... etc = 6 * 7/19 * [11/18 *10/17 * 9/16 * 8/15 * 7/14] = 0.11919504643962848297213 622291022 so 1 - 0.034 - 0.119 = 0.847 I hope I didn't make any silly mistakes.
Answered by slik - Wed May 9 03:13:22 2007
Q. In a group of 19 music students, 7 know how to play the harp. If 6 are chosen at random, what is the probability that at least 2 know how to play the harp? a) .383127 b) .999705 c) .761610 d) .004423 e) .616873 f) None of the above.
Asked by g.milsteintorres - Wed May 9 02:40:06 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Geeza is on the right track. However, the probability that none of them knows is not (12/19)^6. It is 12/19 * 11/18 *10/17 * 9/16 * 8/15 * 7/14 = 0.03405572755417956656346 7492260062 Likewise, probability that exactly one knows is probability that only first one knows + probability that only 2nd one knows ... etc = 6 * 7/19 * [11/18 *10/17 * 9/16 * 8/15 * 7/14] = 0.11919504643962848297213 622291022 so 1 - 0.034 - 0.119 = 0.847 I hope I didn't make any silly mistakes.
Answered by slik - Wed May 9 03:13:22 2007
How is tension distributed over the harp?
Q. Are there any trends regarding frequency, wavelength, wave velocity, or tension across the harp?
Asked by FalennixonX - Thu Apr 27 22:18:37 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am uncertain, but I believe that the strings on a harp would have to oscillate via a certain mode corresponding to A*sin(n*pi) where n determines the mode of oscillation. I would have to spend a lot more time though to determine the tension distribution on an actual harp though.
Answered by college_student6677 - Wed May 3 11:39:55 2006
Q. Are there any trends regarding frequency, wavelength, wave velocity, or tension across the harp?
Asked by FalennixonX - Thu Apr 27 22:18:37 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am uncertain, but I believe that the strings on a harp would have to oscillate via a certain mode corresponding to A*sin(n*pi) where n determines the mode of oscillation. I would have to spend a lot more time though to determine the tension distribution on an actual harp though.
Answered by college_student6677 - Wed May 3 11:39:55 2006
How long will it take to become good at the harp???!!?
Q. I really want to learn how to play the harp, i already know how to read music very well, bc i also play the violin and the piano ( a little viola), i usually work very hard at music, and i was just wandering how long it will take to get good or in the intermediate level for the harp...Plz help!!
Asked by Lily M - Sun Nov 2 18:13:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not the right section sorry, please try posting you question again in the music categories
Answered by C.C - Sun Nov 2 18:28:36 2008
Q. I really want to learn how to play the harp, i already know how to read music very well, bc i also play the violin and the piano ( a little viola), i usually work very hard at music, and i was just wandering how long it will take to get good or in the intermediate level for the harp...Plz help!!
Asked by Lily M - Sun Nov 2 18:13:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not the right section sorry, please try posting you question again in the music categories
Answered by C.C - Sun Nov 2 18:28:36 2008
Where can i find a good harp teacher in West Palm Beach Florida?
Q. I did harp for a year so i know all the basics and am actually pretty skilled! I am a little rusty in the whole reading music notes but i am a quick learner! Any web addressees for a harp teacher.. preferable a female would be gratefully appreciated!
Asked by MillyMay - Sun Mar 15 20:01:03 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a website called "The Harp Connection"; they feature a national harp teacher directory, and here is a link to the page: Click on the "Florida" listing, and you will find 22 harpists who are listed as teachers.
Answered by Doc - Mon Mar 16 11:56:42 2009
Q. I did harp for a year so i know all the basics and am actually pretty skilled! I am a little rusty in the whole reading music notes but i am a quick learner! Any web addressees for a harp teacher.. preferable a female would be gratefully appreciated!
Asked by MillyMay - Sun Mar 15 20:01:03 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a website called "The Harp Connection"; they feature a national harp teacher directory, and here is a link to the page: Click on the "Florida" listing, and you will find 22 harpists who are listed as teachers.
Answered by Doc - Mon Mar 16 11:56:42 2009
Do you prefer the Hohner Blues Harp or the Lee Oscar Harmonicas more?
Q. Which do you prefer? Have you noticed that the Hohner Blues Harp has a wood comb?
Asked by Elvis Fan - Mon Mar 29 01:56:04 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I like the Hohner Blues harp better, I can bend notes more easily. Lee Oscar's usually are cheaper quality.
Answered by James K - Mon Mar 29 01:58:47 2010
Q. Which do you prefer? Have you noticed that the Hohner Blues Harp has a wood comb?
Asked by Elvis Fan - Mon Mar 29 01:56:04 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I like the Hohner Blues harp better, I can bend notes more easily. Lee Oscar's usually are cheaper quality.
Answered by James K - Mon Mar 29 01:58:47 2010
Why is it known that the harp was the most prominent instrument used in Egyptian music?
Q. A. It is often seen in ancient hieroglyphics. B. It was Queen Nefertiti s favorite instrument. C. Egyptian sculptures often include images of harps. D. Archeologists have found several harp remnants.
Asked by I LOVE MY KIDS!!! - Fri Apr 16 01:25:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. A. It is often seen in ancient hieroglyphics. B. It was Queen Nefertiti s favorite instrument. C. Egyptian sculptures often include images of harps. D. Archeologists have found several harp remnants.
Asked by I LOVE MY KIDS!!! - Fri Apr 16 01:25:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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