by Steve Moss | Jul 25, 2012 | Harp Buying |
If you’re getting started on the harp, you may have noticed that harps cost a few bucks. Or maybe your son or daughter has been taking lessons on a lever harp and the teacher has told you it’s time to move up to a pedal harp. You check the prices of new...
by Steve Moss | Jul 21, 2012 | A Day in the Life, Personal Stuff |
A guest post by my wife, Jennifer Moss Blogger at Motivate – Jenny Moss I asked Steve a while back if I could contribute a blog post to the Harp Herald. I share Steve with harpists across America for about ½ the year, so I figured it was time I shared a little...
by Steve Moss | Mar 31, 2012 | Harp Regulation, Harp Repairs, Lever Harp, Moss Harp Service |
People often ask me if I’m willing to work on lever harps, and the answer is yes! In addition to my extensive experience with Lyon & Healy and Salvi lever harps, I have also serviced and repaired harps by a variety of other makers including Camac, Dusty...
by Steve Moss | Mar 26, 2012 | Harp Regulation, Harp Strings, Lever Harp, Uncategorized |
Have you ever felt like your harp just doesn’t resonate like it used to? Let’s talk about bass wires and the sonic contributions they make over the harp’s entire range. What are bass wires and why should you care about them? They are the metal...
by Steve Moss | Mar 21, 2012 | Harp Lessons |
I’ve talked to a lot of harpists who tell the same story: “I saw a harpist playing at a wedding (or party, or outdoor concert, or whatever) and I just knew I had to learn how to play.” Is this you? Do you feel drawn to the harp for reasons you...
by Steve Moss | Mar 20, 2012 | Playing the Harp |
If you’re just starting out on the harp, or even thinking of starting lessons, you may be wondering if you really have to plunk down thousands of dollars to buy your own harp before you’ve had a chance to see if you like playing it or not. The answer is,...
by Steve Moss | Jan 13, 2012 | Harp Finishes, Harp Repairs |
Cracks like these are almost never a cause for concern If you own an older harp, say thirty years old or more, you may be familiar with the little cracks that can develop on either side of the tuning pins, as shown in this photo. In some cases, cracks like these crop...
by Steve Moss | Nov 24, 2011 | Harp Regulation, Lever Harp |
I recently received a question about how to deal with buzzing levers on Salvi lever harps. While they are good quality and sound good when they’re in good regulation, Salvi levers are prone to a buzz when engaged, especially in the lower strings. Since I had a...
by Steve Moss | Nov 11, 2011 | Harp Repairs |
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaJ5BMa3GSE] I had a reader recently write in in response to my article, “What is a Harp Regulation Anyway?” She referenced a section where I discussed checking the pedals for clicks and other issues: “I check...
by Steve Moss | Jul 24, 2011 | Harp Service Schedule, Moss Harp Service |
The latest issue of my print newsletter, The Harp Herald, is now online. Highlights include visits to the Lyon & Healy and Camac factories, my upcoming road service schedule, and more. Download it here.
