The tuning device you received with your harp is called a "tuning wrench". You can harden it by heating the working end over a kitchen stove burner until it begins to discolor, then quickly quench it in a cup of cooking oil. I have owned three 21-chord autoharps over a period of many years and became quite proficient with them as concert instruments. God bless you, Anna.
@@wmsmale Don't know what you mean by a "socket". If you mean a socket WRENCH, they are hexagonal, while the tuning pins on her instrument are quadrangular (4-sided).
I actually have the same issue. In my case I need something like an allen or torx key. Been to the hardware store but couldn't find any size that fits the screws sockets. Soooo, now I'm ready to use your method !!! Cheers!
i found one of these that someone discarded after moving outnof my college dorm. i’m happy to learn its tunable :3 i want to give it some love. the strings that are in tune sound beautiful, thank you for this!! i didn’t know it was tunable 😅
I actually own a lap harp, or better known as a zither. I actually tuned it to many different keys, g included. With the lowest string being g. I guess if you tune your lowest string to a certain pitch, tune the rest of the strings according, you can have your lap harp tuned to any key you want. I also experimented with the key of d. With my low g-string turned into a low d string. I guess if you want, tune your lowest string to whatever you want it to be tuned, and then tune the rest of the strings according. I guess g is a suggested tuning. Not just the factory tuning on a tuning card. You could also tune your lowest string to g, and tune your other strings to other notes that have the relative tonality of g. Or if your lowest string is , d, you can tune to g major and have three lower notes to work with. That is exactly what I do. As of now, my lap harp is set in the key of d. One thing I like to think about, if a lap harp suggests tuning to the key of g major with the lowest string being g, the lowest tuning that it can hold well, is actually a perfect fourth lower than g. D. TuneIn a perfect fourth lower actually works better on lap harps that are made to be in the key of g. the interesting thing about it, you can still tune to g on a lap harp made in the key of g, but still have three lower notes from d to f sharp, and then your fourth string becomes g. If you're reading music off of a song card, but you want to play it in the key of d, just read the notes, and just transpose a perfect fourth lower. Then you can actually still play it on a key of g lap harp, but it is tuned a perfect fourth lower. Therefore, you are actually playing it in the key of d major. It actually sounds good either way. The other interesting thing is, the lower tuning actually sounds a lot more mellower than the standard g major tuning... .
I laughed WAY too hard when you pulled out the adjustable wrench, I just found a melody lab harp at goodwill yesterday, and was like, damn really out of tune, what should I use? I was like maybe a adjustable wrench Idk. tuned it up and then I saw your video! GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!
I work at a thrift store and Id bought one we had for sale. I really want to know how to play, I just found the shape and sound interesting, watching the video, my harp is definitely a bit out of tune. I have the exact same the chords that are wrapped around each peg, id done violin for maybe 2 1/2 years in 4-7 grade then stopped completely. I’d love to know some insight ❤❤
The tuning device you received with your harp is called a "tuning wrench". You can harden it by heating the working end over a kitchen stove burner until it begins to discolor, then quickly quench it in a cup of cooking oil. I have owned three 21-chord autoharps over a period of many years and became quite proficient with them as concert instruments. God bless you, Anna.
Thanks for the tip.
Use a " socket".
@@wmsmale Don't know what you mean by a "socket". If you mean a socket WRENCH, they are hexagonal, while the tuning pins on her instrument are quadrangular (4-sided).
Thank you for explaining all of this in such a straightforward and useful way that doesn't make people feel stupid. ❤
I actually have the same issue. In my case I need something like an allen or torx key. Been to the hardware store but couldn't find any size that fits the screws sockets. Soooo, now I'm ready to use your method !!! Cheers!
i found one of these that someone discarded after moving outnof my college dorm. i’m happy to learn its tunable :3 i want to give it some love. the strings that are in tune sound beautiful, thank you for this!! i didn’t know it was tunable 😅
I actually own a lap harp, or better known as a zither. I actually tuned it to many different keys, g included. With the lowest string being g. I guess if you tune your lowest string to a certain pitch, tune the rest of the strings according, you can have your lap harp tuned to any key you want. I also experimented with the key of d. With my low g-string turned into a low d string. I guess if you want, tune your lowest string to whatever you want it to be tuned, and then tune the rest of the strings according. I guess g is a suggested tuning. Not just the factory tuning on a tuning card. You could also tune your lowest string to g, and tune your other strings to other notes that have the relative tonality of g. Or if your lowest string is , d, you can tune to g major and have three lower notes to work with. That is exactly what I do. As of now, my lap harp is set in the key of d. One thing I like to think about, if a lap harp suggests tuning to the key of g major with the lowest string being g, the lowest tuning that it can hold well, is actually a perfect fourth lower than g. D. TuneIn a perfect fourth lower actually works better on lap harps that are made to be in the key of g. the interesting thing about it, you can still tune to g on a lap harp made in the key of g, but still have three lower notes from d to f sharp, and then your fourth string becomes g. If you're reading music off of a song card, but you want to play it in the key of d, just read the notes, and just transpose a perfect fourth lower. Then you can actually still play it on a key of g lap harp, but it is tuned a perfect fourth lower. Therefore, you are actually playing it in the key of d major. It actually sounds good either way. The other interesting thing is, the lower tuning actually sounds a lot more mellower than the standard g major tuning... .
Excellent video Anna, thank you!
Loving your videos! What is that little keyboard you have? I love how tiny it is!
There is a "T"handled tool at your local hardware store called an "adjustable tap socket"! Works great!
Thank you. I’m not at all musical. This is my best hope so far.
Thank you. Yes very helpful. Appreciate you posting this. 😊
I laughed WAY too hard when you pulled out the adjustable wrench, I just found a melody lab harp at goodwill yesterday, and was like, damn really out of tune, what should I use? I was like maybe a adjustable wrench Idk. tuned it up and then I saw your video! GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!
I work at a thrift store and Id bought one we had for sale. I really want to know how to play, I just found the shape and sound interesting, watching the video, my harp is definitely a bit out of tune. I have the exact same the chords that are wrapped around each peg, id done violin for maybe 2 1/2 years in 4-7 grade then stopped completely. I’d love to know some insight ❤❤
In the app, what instrument do I say I have. The only options are, guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, singing
Thank you
We make this lap harp too. We’re in China.
my chest hurts seeing your mic capsule protector dent 😢
I feel so bad--every time you said "tuner", in my head I completed the phrase "fish". XD
In other news, this was a wonderfully helpful guide!
You look like a prodigy young lady
Get a tuning wrench from an actual music store. They'll be better quality. The more you play, the better the harp should stay in tune
Did you ever hear of a "socket" n socket wrench.
Have you ever seen a socket set with a piece that adjusts a 1/4”
Or less square pegs instead of hexagons? Me neither.
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