I’m going to offer some heavy qualifications to the following recommendations because I believe very strongly that the number of strings or levers or the size of the harp is not going to determine your success in learning the harp. They usually have the experience to point you in the right direction.
Pick your teacher’s brain about harps and see where that leads. Rent a harp if possible and get some lessons from a local harp teacher. You really can’t go wrong if you purchase a harp from one of these folks. Give them a call or send an email if you have a question. Check out their websites and find a couple that fit your budget and appeal to you. It has ads from all the reputable harp makers. If you can’t do that, pick up a copy of the Folk Harp Journal.
Find the one that speaks to you and go for it. All of the major harp builders are making good, durable, quality harps these days so don’t stress out too much about making a choice. You’ll find harps from most of the major harp builders all in one place and you can look at, listen to, and try several different harps. Probably the best thing you could do would be to attend one of the harp conferences like Somerset Harp Festival or visit a harp center. I will follow up with some specifics suggestions regarding strings, levers, etc.
Here are some general suggestions to get you started. This is a great question and one we hear quite often. What do I need to know so I can make a wise purchase and continue learning to play? What you need to know about purchasing a harp Sonnet Lap Harp In this article we'll go over a number of things to look for when purchasing a harp: type of harp, size of harp, number of strings on the harp, sharping levers, spring spacing, type of wood, and harp tone.
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