More details about the harp at eclipse-harp.at/ And be sure to check out my Harpist in the Wild episode featuring it :) ua-cam.com/video/gV28QKK2-XA/v-deo.html
Utterly fascinating. I'm so glad to hear about the activity in this area, to hear that Otto Zangerle is involved, to hear that there has been some experimentation around his magnificent 6/6 cross-strung harps, and to hear such a well-known harpist advocating for CF harps. We forget that instruments are technology and that they have as much potential for advancement as any other form of technology. Not to mention the physical stability against humidity -- less chance of cracking and going out of tune!
Have had an Andrew Thom 39 concert gut strung carbon fibre lever harp for 2.5 years now. Love it soooooo much, I cannot go back to traditional in lever harps. I look forward to future carbon fibre pedal Harps!!! Thankyou for this interview.
@Jane Smith all new designs the last 2-3 yes amazing modern design with big beautiful sound. Fully carbon fibre with proper soundboards as concert Harps.
The Tyrolean Folkharp is in itself a fantastic design, easy to carry, fun to play. Next time, you should try a Schroll-harp. I'm so happy to own one now. And I always think: what a pity that so many harp-pkayers only know Irish/lever-harps and double-action pedal-harps. The Austrian and Bavarian single-action harps are much cheaper and easier to play than the grand concert-harps and offer far more opportunities to play than the lever-harps. Go for it!
This is fascinating - as soon as she said "single action" I was like....wait, what? Like Sci-Fi Erard. This is very interesting and the sound rings out. Has a mellowness with brightness too. And it's 33 pounds!?!
So fascinating! Have you ever tried a Heartland Starlight carbon fiber double-action pedal harp? I wonder how the sound compares. Also, is Andrea considering making a 47-string double-action version?
This was the first time, the harp was shown to people, so I had no idea what the reaction would be. A 47 string double action harp would require a complete new set of molds and therefore would be a complete new development. Also, due to the lighter material it will be necessary to modify the system to avoid the instrument to become too heavy in the neck area compared to the body. So the more feasible next step for me would be to build a 40-41 string double action version first.
Just hearing about single action harps. How do you play flats and or sharps do you need to tune differently if going to play sharps or flats. I tune my lever harp in eflat as that saves me multiple retunings.
No, you can play all the flats and sharps by using enharmonics. If you wanted a C flat you'll just use the D-pedal to create a D sharp and that's it. It may be a bit more difficult than with a double action pedal harp, but it gives you so much more freedom than a lever harp! And it fits the needs of bavarian/austrian folkloric music perfectly.
Single action harps are usually tuned to Eb (like a lever harp) and the pedals will give you your D#, C#, B, E, F#, G#, A (going from left to right) just as your semitone levers do when engaged, only freeing up both your left hand in the process.
More details about the harp at eclipse-harp.at/ And be sure to check out my Harpist in the Wild episode featuring it :) ua-cam.com/video/gV28QKK2-XA/v-deo.html
Utterly fascinating. I'm so glad to hear about the activity in this area, to hear that Otto Zangerle is involved, to hear that there has been some experimentation around his magnificent 6/6 cross-strung harps, and to hear such a well-known harpist advocating for CF harps. We forget that instruments are technology and that they have as much potential for advancement as any other form of technology. Not to mention the physical stability against humidity -- less chance of cracking and going out of tune!
Have had an Andrew Thom 39 concert gut strung carbon fibre lever harp for 2.5 years now. Love it soooooo much, I cannot go back to traditional in lever harps. I look forward to future carbon fibre pedal Harps!!! Thankyou for this interview.
@Jane Smith all new designs the last 2-3 yes amazing modern design with big beautiful sound. Fully carbon fibre with proper soundboards as concert Harps.
This has a beautiful full sound. Very pleasing to the ear.
The Tyrolean Folkharp is in itself a fantastic design, easy to carry, fun to play. Next time, you should try a Schroll-harp. I'm so happy to own one now.
And I always think: what a pity that so many harp-pkayers only know Irish/lever-harps and double-action pedal-harps. The Austrian and Bavarian single-action harps are much cheaper and easier to play than the grand concert-harps and offer far more opportunities to play than the lever-harps. Go for it!
Thanks for the wonderful introduction - both verbal and musical. Most interesting.
Beautiful harp with an incredible sound!
I wish they would do a lever harp in N. America. The folks in North Carolina who make carbon fibre harps are really hard to get a hold of.
Midterm it would definitely be an option. Short term I would have to see, if it is possible. What size would you be looking for?
Thank You interesting
This is fascinating - as soon as she said "single action" I was like....wait, what? Like Sci-Fi Erard. This is very interesting and the sound rings out. Has a mellowness with brightness too. And it's 33 pounds!?!
So fascinating! Have you ever tried a Heartland Starlight carbon fiber double-action pedal harp? I wonder how the sound compares. Also, is Andrea considering making a 47-string double-action version?
This was the first time, the harp was shown to people, so I had no idea what the reaction would be. A 47 string double action harp would require a complete new set of molds and therefore would be a complete new development. Also, due to the lighter material it will be necessary to modify the system to avoid the instrument to become too heavy in the neck area compared to the body. So the more feasible next step for me would be to build a 40-41 string double action version first.
Happy to see it is Austrian!
Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto 2nd movement is so beautiful... is there a solo arrangement?
This one was so much fun to watch and hear! What type of strings were on that harp?
On that one I used fluorcarbon strings. I am planning to try also gut strings but they are more sensitive to humidity etc.
Just hearing about single action harps. How do you play flats and or sharps do you need to tune differently if going to play sharps or flats. I tune my lever harp in eflat as that saves me multiple retunings.
No, you can play all the flats and sharps by using enharmonics. If you wanted a C flat you'll just use the D-pedal to create a D sharp and that's it. It may be a bit more difficult than with a double action pedal harp, but it gives you so much more freedom than a lever harp! And it fits the needs of bavarian/austrian folkloric music perfectly.
Single action harps are usually tuned to Eb (like a lever harp) and the pedals will give you your D#, C#, B, E, F#, G#, A (going from left to right) just as your semitone levers do when engaged, only freeing up both your left hand in the process.
This sort of harp were made in France in 1980 1990. Do you know the difference ?
May I know what brand were those harp? Tks😊
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