Harp Resources
Links to harp builders, harp organizations and publications, and so much more!
Harp music for the soul
Latest Publication:
Praise, Vol. 2
More information coming soon
Upcoming Events:
Prairie Wind Harp Circle
Sat, Feb 11, 2012, 1-3PM
All area harpers invited to participate in this casual monthly gathering - Community Learning Center, 9th & Elm (across from Salina Public Library).
Senior Valentine Concert
Thurs, Feb 2, 7PM
Salina Presbyterian Manor
2601 E Crawford
Salina, KS
Check the calendar link in the Main Menu above, for more harp events!
Harp builders
These are representative of the many fine folk/lever harps currently available
Heartland Harps - the elegant curved-back harp, now constructed in ultra lightweight carbon fiber
Blevins Harps - 70 lovely harp models, lap to large floor size
Musicmakers - beautiful finished harps and kits, plus a variety of additional instruments
Stoney End - 12 enchanting harp models, with numerous custom options, also mountain dulcimers, banjos and bodhrans
R-Harps - large-sounding attractive harps in small packages
Caswell Harps - a variety of harp sizes and models, including the delightful new SweetHarp
Triplett Harps - beginner to professional model nylon- and wire-strung harps in many model choices
Thormahlen - several single- and double-strung harps in stunning designs (watch a video of the harp making process on their home page)
Timothy Harps - distinctive designs from 27- to 40-string models, with an extraordinarily large sound
Rees Harps - "lever concert harps" in 4 beautiful models, with choices of wood and ornamentation
Harpsicle Harps - also made by Rees, these are the lightweight 26-string harps offered in 10 different colors
More digital harp music online
Individual composers, arrangers, and retailers who offer downloadable music scores for the harp
Intriguing harp networks
Connecting with like minds
Ever wonder what's out there, in the world of harp? Tucked into the package with RoJean's very first harp was an issue of the Folk Harp Journal. Bear in mind, this was in the era before internet searches and instant online communication. That journal launched an incredible journey; she wrote to every advertiser on its pages, asking for more information. The reward was warm and personable feedback from each one, unlike ordinary business communication. In that spirit, let this be a starting point for your journey into this amazing scene.
Harp sites
Miscellaneous harp links
- Folk Harp Society - membership brings you the Folk Harp Journal, a quarterly magazine with great articles for novice and professional alike, harp music in each issue, news of harp events and new harp CDs and books (their website offers additional connections)
- American Harp Society - largest harp-related organization worldwide, welcoming harpists of all styles and genres, publisher of The American Harp Journal
- MHTP - the Music for Healing & Transition Program, a course of study that certifies musicians to provide live therapeutic music to enhance healing and ease the life/death transition
- Scottish Harp Society - dedicated to Scottish music and culture, publishers of The Kilt & Harp, a newsletter including music and news of workshops, Highland Games and competitions
- Harp Spectrum - exploring the world of the harp, including folk, historical, pedal, cross-strung, double-strung, info about competitions and conferences, and much more
- Celtic Harp Page - answers to a multitude of harp questions, such as harp buying tips, how to find a used/rental harp, where to find a teacher, etc.
- Harp Therapy Journal - dedicated to furthering education, research and awareness in the emerging field of harp therapy
- Harp Column - an online harp community
- Publishing Harp Music - a very helpful blog to read, if you are considering publishing your music for other harpists
Harp retail stores
You may wish to visit
Entering a harp store is rather like stepping into a candy store! It's a hands-on experience, with harps to "test-drive" and music to leaf through, CDs and harp-related merchandise for that perfect gift, staffed by folks who know harps. The box on the right - Harplust list - has additional recommendations.
Kolacny Music, 1900 S Broadway, Denver, CO
Melody's Traditional Music & Harp Shoppe, 21626 Gentry Rd, Cypress TX
Musicmakers, 14525 61st St Ct N, Stillwater, MN
Stoney End, 920 MN Hwy 19, Red Wing, MN
Sylvia Woods, 4409 Lowell Ave, La Crescenta, CA