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We will be closed for the holidays on December 25th and 26th and January 1st. We wish you good cheer and beautiful music!

Harp Videos

We have tried to create as accurate of a comparison experience as possible for those who aren't able to try our different harps models in person. To the best of our ability, our harp recordings were made with the same microphone placement for all harps. There were no effects or equalization added, or any other manipulation of the sound, though there are unavoidable variables at play due to the different playing styles of the performers. We recommend listening with headphones for the best experience!

The Tunes

  • 26-string harps: Fanny Po'er, by O'Carolan, played by Harper Tasche
  • FH36S, FH36H, FH34, Crescendo 34, and Ravenna 34 harps: Calon Lan, a Welsh hymn by John Hughes, played and arranged by Harper Tasche
  • FH34S: The Skyeboat Song, traditional, played and arranged by Margot Krimmel
  • Boulevard 34: Ground in F, by Henry Purcell, played by Marian Sussman
  • Serrana 34: Tango Colorado, written and played by Margot Krimmel

Notes

  • We've recorded a walnut harp of each FH model so you can easily compare the differences between models, and we've recorded all five wood choices in the FH36S model, so you can compare the differences between woods. Unfortunately, due to the logistical challenges involved, we do not have a recording of every harp model in every wood type.
  • Custom options like black lacquer or a different soundboard veneer have no discernible effect on the sound.
  • We sometimes make changes to the design of our harp models that are purely visual and do not affect the sound. We try to keep the photos on the harp model pages up to date, but be aware that the videos may not show the most current version.