Tuning a Lap Harp: Everything you need to know

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Tuning a Lap Harp: Everything you need to know

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7 ай бұрын

This video is all about tuning a lap harp/plucked psaltery!
Tools/tuning devices needed: 0:15
Things to keep in mind while tuning: 1:14
What notes to tune your strings to: 2:13
One method of tuning: 2:39
Tuning app recommendation (really any tuning app is fine--just get a free one, don't pay): 2:49
How to tune with a tuner: 3:06
Musical alphabet: 3:19
Flats. Additionally, Gb and F# are the same note, so if you need F#, tune to Gb on the app. These are called enharmonic notes. Another you might encounter is Db and C#: 3:39
Things to make tuning easier: 3:53
"Advanced" thoughts on tuning: 4:13

Пікірлер: 17

@notmyworld44 7 ай бұрын

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.

@brokenegg4714 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

@wmsmale 5 ай бұрын

Use a " socket".

@notmyworld44 5 ай бұрын

@@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).

@caryndert4726 9 күн бұрын

Thank you. Yes very helpful. Appreciate you posting this. 😊

@franciscomiranda1336 Ай бұрын

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!

@peraustreng7297 Ай бұрын

Excellent video Anna, thank you!

@snailpocky 2 ай бұрын

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 😅

@HuashengMusic2006 2 ай бұрын

We make this lap harp too. We’re in China.

@marilynnh965 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jessicashaw5353 Ай бұрын

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!