Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I received this harp many years ago as a gift for Christmas. I loved it then, and had many happy hours learning how to play the different songs that are provided,
It is very easy to learn for children and once you have the basics of "tune" a child naturally starts to play music by memory and adapt other songs to the melodious harp on their own. You can also buy extra songs of different categories (Christmas, Christian, Folk, etc.)
The only caveat I see with this lap harp - is unfortunately a very problematic one. The strings on the harp are looped, and so two notes share one string (see picture) - Making it very difficult to keep the harp in tune for long
EX: Tightening one side can change the other, and thereby changing both notes. Only a few years into having it as a child, I lost the "tuning key" and was completely unable to tune it thereafter. [A wrench, pliars, etc strip the small studs]
I found my harp again in pristine condition from whence it was packed all these years, and it is still horribly out of tune. I will have to buy a tuning key from a music store - after a second try with pliers stripped the pegs yet again. Different tuning keys for different harps - so here's hoping!
I recommend the harp if you can KEEP your tuning key, or are adept at keeping it in tune easily. It is a wonderful learning tool, and fun musical instrument that is different than most.
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This unique string instrument is hand finished from solid hardwood. Beautiful in tone and appearance, the Music Maker is playable even by young children. Simply pluck the strings indicated on the twelve individual song sheets which are included and you have instant music.A tuning key and pick are included with this lightweight and portable instrument.
