Aklot 15 String Lyre (*NYLON STRINGS) Unboxing, Review and Free Play : Maria Calfa-DePaul
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- Опубліковано 28 лют 2020
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to skip to free play and hear the harp click here: 18:20
Original Song "His Light" • “His Light” original s...
Aklot was kind enough to send me this brand new offering and it's quite lovely. It's a 15 string Harp tuned C to C and made of solid mahogany. It comes with a gig bag, extra strings and a tuning wrench.
I really liked it but the colors of the strings were confusing and I'm still trying to figure out if it was an error on their part or they have a different reasoning for this type of coloring. (it doesn't coincide with all the other nylon harps I have seen or played) I put a query and will hopefully find out soon.
I do think it's made very well just like all of the instruments I've every bought or played from them.
In the video I unbox it and go over most of the ins and outs. I failed to mention that it has ball end strings which make it much easier to restring should you need to do that.
I hope you like the video. I am not an amazon affiliate I just love music and playing different kinds of instruments and sharing this love with all of you!
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Maria
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You have an amazing voice Maria, always a pleasure to watch your videos
The Frugal Videographer that is so kind of you to say. I’m so happy you enjoy them !! 😊
@@MariaCalfaDePaul I like the way you teach modes and apply it to the instrument in a concrete way anyone can understand✨
Ordy Horizon rivière du nord thanks so much. I appreciate that!!
@@MariaCalfaDePaul Each instrument has its own ethos and you have a good ear. I manage to keep my two dulcimer tuned and I still need a lot of practice before I really find the best mood to play them... 🤷♀️🙌🤷♂️🐱🐉🎶✌😊👍✨
Ordy Horizon rivière du nord awe. You are so kind. Enjoy your Dulcimer’s. I just finished Three day virtual dulcimer festival. Nutmeg! It was excellent and honestly a life saver during these months of isolation. 🎶
When you started singing. Plus the message of the song 😍❤️
Omg you also watched this Ms Robin. Yeah, the moment she sang, i had goosebumps. 😭
you are so sweet to say that!
Namaste dear Maria🙏I am just in awe of how you respect and love music . Your narration was so inspiring, heartwarming and actually motivate anyone to pick up music. Sometimes it’s just a doubt here and there as to how good or consistent one would be, but it seems like one should go and play it irrespective . I do plan to buy this instrument, though I have never played it. I am a sound healer and do play the Tibetan bowls and the steel tongue drum , I guess this would be a great addition to healing the mind, body , spirit . Thank you dear and sending you much love and light. Divine Bless you🙏🕉🌺❤️ and you have a beautiful voice... just loved it❤️
Awe thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy that you found it inspirational !!
And that's so cool to use sound to heal !
I love tongue drums too!!
And thank you so much !!😊😘
That was lovely, Maria. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.
awe Thanks so much. I'm glad you liked the video~
I just ordered mine today! You have a wonderful voice and you're a talented musician. Thank you for posting this review!
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy yours! and thanks for the kind words!
You are a precious soul.
Faith that is such a sweet thing to say to me. Blessings to you.
Thank you for continuing to share all these wonderful instruments with us. I hope I'll be able to add some to my own "toolbox" one day.
Oh thank you so much. And yes I hope you do too! :)
I got this harp for my 6-years old daughter. She has been telling me that she wants to play harp when she’s grown up. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful voice and very helpful advice. I will turn it and correct the color of C and F strings. I can’t wait to hear my daughter to play her first song with this little harp! You really inspired all audiences 😄
You have no idea how much your word mean to me. Thank you so much. I am excited for both of you and kids learn quickly !! If you change those strings let me know what gauge I have to order because I actually never changed them and it does get confusing as it stands. I called a. Place once and they needed the Gauge and I don't have calipers that work and with covid have been unable to get to the music store doe them to check. Thanks so much. (Only if it's not too much trouble ) again thank you for your kind words. I'm glad i could help.
Very nice reviews, explanations and tips you share, and lovely warm voice ! what a cute dog :) ❤️ !
thanks so much!! I really appreciate all your kind words!! :) and my doggie is now 18 years and 7 months!!
thank you so much for sharing this information and I must say your song is Beautiful!!
Thank you so much !!
Here is the whole song : ua-cam.com/video/I6fxNnIoBzE/v-deo.html
It looks like something you will really enjoy, the sound is really lovely and your voice is as well!
ChiaChatterVlog awe thanks so much. Yes I’m already planning another video where I’m going to use it for some improvisation etc. :) and thank you for your kind words :)
Thank you so much I was exposed to the lyre Harp in 2006 in Donegal Ireland and I took to it like a duck to
water! But they were not easily accessible at the time they were very expensive. Here we are in 2020 and I found your video and I did a little research and I ordered the same one. I also had the privilege to take traditional harp lessons at a performing arts high school in Michigan. I don't think I had a very good teacher although my teacher said that I did very well. She was very focused on technique. All of the teachers were. I am a professional musician. And I feel my teachers inhibited my natural abilities. Thank you so much for your video I look forward to reconnecting with the harp again. It's been way over twenty odd some years but I am so excited. And I thought that the harp was one of those instruments that costs thousands that it wasn't worth buying and experimenting but you have taught me with your videos their are alternatives thanks so much! You are are you a beautiful and gifted musician thank you for your time and research
Taj Bell awe that makes me really really happy that In some small way I can play a part in your re connecting with such a beautiful instrument. It really provides so much peace and joy even in just then experimentation I do with chords and notes. I think what you experienced is true for many people who have taken lessons. I always blame this old lady nun that my mom took me to for 3 piano lessons. Why three because I was tired of her hitting my knuckles with a ruler If I played wrong. Imagine. I was 7’years Old. So sadly I never did have many lessons. Later in life I found wonderful teachers in UA-cam. But thank goodness for technology. Thank you for your kind words about my music and my videos. I so appreciate them!
Enjoy stay in touch I hope you love it as much as I do 😀
This is so nice. 😍😍😍
Thank you! I am glad!!
Very cool, harp is an amazing instrument!
Kim Perry thanks so much l! Yes it’s so lovely and I’m so excited to play it. :) thanks for watching
Correct! I agree! Don't get intimidated. Just have fun learning😊 I like it👍❤️
Exactly!
So cool. I'd love to get a harp someday. I actually just built a 7 string lyre. It's not as extravagant as something like this but still fun to play. I like the performance you did at the end with just harp and vox. Such a great combination.
that's so cool. I actually like to put together things. I don't know if I mentioned I bought the Korg NTs1 kit and I built it ...It was fairly easy but I did sweat trying not to screw up getting the ribbon controller attached. I was so nervous that I was going to break it and I watched some dudes video like 5o times trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. Turns out I did have to use a little force but that was the scary part. But all is good and it actually works. Now I have to learn how to use it. I couldn't get it go work with my midi controller and thanks to another video found out why. Not all 13 pin "midi' cables to 1/8 inch audio jack carry midi. isn't that crazy. Type B carries only audio data. but Type A carries both. So I had to fork 15 bucks for the right one and I'm so happy that as soon as I plugged it in it worked!
@@MariaCalfaDePaul As you probably noticed... I'm a big fan of synths. I've built several small DIY kits and they're a lot of fun. Cool that you tackled the NTs1.
Hi Maria well met! I was saving up for a harp -- live in Canada keyboard player -- and managed to rent to own a Sharpcycle :2 wks now ordered music etc. to begin; my dog and cat LOVE the sound -- it can't be me!!! Best best wishes.
Hey so happy you got a harp. As a keyboard player you have an edge lol. I also have the sharpsickle and although i think it is lovely i just can’t seem to stick with learning to play it properly. I bought sylvia woods books and another one and i get maybe up to playing a few tunes from the first 20 pages or less and then i get bored with my progress and improvise and then put it down for months. You have inspired me to pick it up again. Thank you and enjoy yours!!
very thanks for the message at 12minutes ;) and for the video as well.
Awe you’re welcome ! Thanks for watching !!
Yay thank you! Very informative video. Just got my Aklot harp today. Hope it stays in tune longer as time goes on 🙏
I like your song 😁
Yeah congrats and thanks so much for your kind words. If you want to hear the rest of the song i think i put the link in the description. I will check. :). Enjoy your harp! :)
Very nice! Are your strings colored the same as this video or are they updated to All C's Red / All F's Green?
@@efkastner unfortunately Aklot has to wait until their current inventory is sold before they can address the string issue. They are very aware of it as I mentioned it to their very responsive customer service and she said any new ones made will have the adjustment ! and glad you liked the video! :)
@@efkastner Yep, my strings are the same color as the vid 😅 It's not TOO much of a headache. I started learning on a rented harp breifly a year ago but had to return it. So I just wanted a little something to practice on for now.
Musik_ka3582 good luck. I know I want to order the right color strings but then I Have to change them lol. And I just don’t feel like it right now. Ha ha. Have to get Motivated!!
I received the same harp today. My lowest "C" is green so is the F above it. I think mine was just like yours.
Thanx for the video. The harp has a nice tone.
Midnite Rider yeah I advised the rep at Aklot that they still don’t have the color of the strings correct and she said she hopes the next batch they build will be correct as they made a lot of them with the incorrect colors. I sent them a photo of the correct way. :). Thankfully it still sounds sweet. :) and enjoy yours !!
Thanks for the video Maria. I’m thinking of getting one of these and tuning it to C min.
That’s a really cool idea. I get it would sound so pretty. Thanks for watching. Glad you like my video. :)
@@MariaCalfaDePaul I bought one last night. I like that in all 3 videos I saw, the same people were commenting - you, Molly Music Maker, and Poorness Studio. It's tight community. Thank you for the video and good job with the singing!
motosporttouring awesome and true!! Enjoy let me know how it is 😀
motosporttouring and thanks for the kind words about my singing ! :)
I have that same harp
It’s cool right ?
Thank you for your information! I just received my Aklot harp and it did not come with any tuning instruction. Loved your song and the lyrics! Be blessed! Feel free to PM me. With Him, ALL things are possible!
I didn't get any either. Glad the video helped. Enjoy your harp
Sounds like it is tuned to F Lydian 4th mode = C, D, E, F#, G, A, B. The 'F' strings on a traditional harp are either blue or black (usually blue for a Celtic harp) and the 'C' strings are red. Great Vid.
Yes they seemed to have screwed up but I made them aware of it and they said when they re manufacture them they will correct the problem. And since this video I have noticed other videos where the people who did those videos or viewers have made the exact same comments. So hopefully they will be true to their word.
Also UA-cam has been telling me there are comments and then removing them so I can't answer. I can see in a notification that you wrote something else but it's not here. I want you to know that because this is happening so my videos left and right and I don't understand why. They seem to decided what's allowed and what's not and that is very strange since I always have my videos to "allow all comments". So in case you are wondering I didn't ignore the other comment I just have no way to read all of it and possibly answer. Thanks so much for watching. :)
which lyre harp, do you recommend for a beginner ( with zero experience and left handed) this or 16 strings one ? Thank you , your videos are really helpful :)
morty mordor wubba lubba dub dub glad you like my videos. I think you would be fine even as a beginner with either harp. I think that it comes down to which sound you prefer. If you might eventually go to a harp with more strings this harp might be a good beginning to that endeavor. You could actually buy harp books that have basic songs that you could learn. But since the colors are wrong it might be hard to follow as they usually refer to the c as the red strings and the f as the blue or green.
The nylon are a little easier on the fingers.
@@MariaCalfaDePaul Thank you very much for your help , I'm going to get one soon :)
Nice song for the Lord
thanks so much. My full version is on youtube too if you want to check it out. ua-cam.com/video/I6fxNnIoBzE/v-deo.html
@@MariaCalfaDePaul oh ok great. I will definitely view it, thanks for sending me the link. I really wish I can buy a harp. Such melody.
@@rajbu1320 awesome. Good luck and enjoy
@@MariaCalfaDePaul thanks 😊 🙏
Hi Maria! Thank you so much! Do you know which strings I can put on this harp instead of the original ones?
you can get replacements at harpkit.com. BUT you need to get the string gauges. I have to buy one of those measurers myself as i WOULD Like to change to the right colors as well~
I 'm curious why they made sound hole behind the harp insted of the front?? it must be a lot louder
I believe the sound holes are always in the back. I have much larger harp and it’s the same. Also that’s where the knots are tied. So it serves a dual purpose
Thanks Maria for all these videos about harps! I can easily find the lyre harp that you played in other videos, but I can't find this small harp on amazon. Your link in the description goes to the lyre harp, can you help?
Thanks so much for your message. Yes Aklot told me they “improved it” i think because the strings were colored wrong. That is what i am assuming so i think with the pandemic and shipments from china being slow to get to amazon that is most likely the delay. Hope they get it in soon :) thanks again :)
I see that it is available on Amazon Canada, but doesn't appear to be on amazon.com, how come? www.amazon.ca/AKLOT-strings-Mahogany-Beginner-Strings/dp/B082NRLJH1
@@MariaCalfaDePaul Thanks! ;)
George Thompson i imagine it is old stock because i can see from the photo that the strings are still the wrong ones.
Wonderful review and beautiful song! I'm having problems with my Aklot harp, it is not staying in tune 😟. Do you have any advice or tips?
Try to keep stretching and tuning the strings do this for a couple of weeks and if that doesn't work then a company called harp kit.com sells strings but you need the gauge
A music store might be able to help with that
Good luck
@@MariaCalfaDePaul Thank you so much, I really appreciate your advice! I will keep tuning it and wait for the strings to stretch. Is it normal for the strings to go out of tune immediately after tuning them though? The pegs don't seem to hold the strings securely in place.
@@user-nl4yn5yo4o yes that's very Normal if it's new ! :)
@@MariaCalfaDePaulAwesome! That's great news, thanks for letting me know! :)
when can we hear more of this harp? :)
Such a great question. I have so many projects lined up for different instruments that I have been sent that I haven’t too much time to explore more or this instrument but I took it out and have been mulling another video. So stay tuned. As soon as I am done with these other projects I am going to some more videos with the lyre harp!! :) thank you so much for watching my videos. :)
Hi! Good day! Can i ask where u bought your harp?
It was given to me by Aklot but they sell them on Amazon :)
While trying to tune it the cords won’t even stay for a second. Any tips on how to tune effectively?
Noah Hulbert keep playing it and stretching the strings. Takes a while
Is it possible to put partial metal and sugar strings on this harp?
i don't think the wood could hold it. I would be afraid it might crack the harp. This harp is extremely light weight. Good luck
Nylon stings often come in rolls from sport goods&tennis&badminton stores...We have to invent when we put stings on a harp...🎡...
Ordy Horizon rivière du nord hmm but is it the right thickness ? That’s a cool idea
Is it possible I could buy new strings to make all the c’s red and f’s green if I wanted to? Or could I even use the strings that come with it to do that?
Justice Lawrence no the strings that come with it won’t work due to the guages and lengths being different than what you need. But you definitely can purchase strings from any place that sells harp strings. I love a company called Harpkit. They are really knowledgeable and helpful too. I have dealt with a person named Matt. Good luck.
Maria Calfa-DePaul okay thank you that is very helpful! Thanks for the reviews too I really enjoy them!
Justice Lawrence awesome I am really glad i could help and glad you like my channel :)
I have the same one but I read that it begins with a G
Yes it seems that some of these start on different notes depending on the manufacturing. But this one said that it started where I started it. Lol. Enjoy
Where would I get replacement strings? Most strings are metal but I want to keep the nylon string tone
I think you can get them anywhere on line that strings are sold. I have gone to Musicmakers. ( harpkit.com) they are very helpful!
@@MariaCalfaDePaul thank you. I always see metal strings in searches, I'll try harpkit
How do you compare nylon with metal strings overall? Please spend a bit more time playing the instrument? 🙏what a beautiful song! Thanks for sharing🕯
Ms Penelope Nylon strings are easier on the finger tips. They have a lighter sound more mellow. But the only down side with nylon is that sometimes if you don’t pick the string hard enough you can get like a “clicky” sound. You can hear that happen one time in the music demo. Perhaps steel strings ring out a little longer. Other than that I don’t really see a downside. The nylon strings last longer as they don’t get oxidized like steel string. I hope that helps. And thanks for watching and your kind words!!
Maria Calfa-DePaul Thankyou it does help, I am trying to decide which one to try first. I spend time in the tropics so your advice on the oxidation of metal strings makes alot of sense, and I hadn’t even thought of it. Thank you Maria, live to see you playing it 🙏
谢谢！
I couldn't choose between this harp, or the other beautiful 16 string Aklot lyre. Sooo, I bought both! LOL. What amp/microphone kinda thing would you recommend :) I think I'll need one if I am playing around with recording for fun.
I use the Myers' pickups which work really well and have different attachments for different instruments! :) hope that helps and enjoy both of yours!!
isn't this a medieval harp?
Hmmm I really don't know ?
They string them incorrectly. C’s should be red and f’s should be green. They string them incorrectly.
I know I told them that and they are going to correct in future incarnations.
They’ve just sent me wrong items after 1 month waiting ! I am really disappointed with Aklot!
Oh i am sorry to hear that. Try emailing them
hi, i'm sorry for the problem. I'm suzie from AKLTO, you can tell me your issues, i will help you solve it.
Yes please, if you could help me! I emailed the person name Shuang Song from your Aklot email service my $129.99 bill for a Harp Mahogany 15 string and the wrong item picture I received. He’ve just fit back only 1 sentence : “ Sorry, we will send you correct one. Please return the wrong parcel to this address:...” Then I said that I will send him the wrong item right away tomorrow and asked him when could I get the correct one, there’s no answer fit back. And that email was sent from June 29, until now I’m still not receive any thing even an email!!!!!
@@kamiloly send email to cs@aklot.com pls, i will follow up your issues. Looking forward to hear from you soon.