@bodenhofen I have seen your new years video which was also fantastic as well im going to watch your alphorn right now. Were you ever in a famous orchestra or something?
I once played in the Northland Symphonic Orchestra in Kansas City, Missouri, and I also played in a school orchestra there. Nowadays I sometimes play in the orchestra of our parish, for special events.
I would love to buy a harp that sounds like that,,,i wish i knew more about the different kinds of harps ....i wonder how much a harp like he is playing costs....??
It's like a lullaby, so very beautiful. I want to learn how to play the harp. Do you have any recommendations where to start, what kind of harp to get etc. ?
this is so breathtakingly beautiful! what kind of harp is it? i'm looking for a lap harp like this one to buy, do you have any recommendations? thanks so much.
@yorayalay Hi! My harp is a lap harp built by CAMAC in France. In the USA, I don't know where you could find one. Mine is a basic model, even without levers.
Hi Sir! I am David from the Philippines. I am really amazed by the sound of the harp and I am interested in purchasing one. Unfortunately, as far as I know, we don't have a store here in the Philippines that sells one. Do you have any suggestion where I can buy one online? I really would appreciate your response. Thanks and God bless!
Hi David! I think ist's a great idea you purchasing a harp (especially with your name!) - Unfortunately I don't know myself who sells lap harps online. You might just search on the internet. I got my harp from CAMAC in France. All the best!!
@Bluetterfly Try to find out what shops will ship to the Philippines, or a music store that won't mind having one shipped to them for you. I understand that shipping items can be an issue to Phil. since my mom is from there. I've heard some stories, lol. The best way to find out is to email various online stores. TI was looking at Dulcimershofar (website .com) Maybe ask them if they ship to Phils?
Hi Werner, Could you try to email me this one piece first and then give me instructions on how to order the booklet ? Or really just do what is easiest for you. I will gladly compensate you for your efforts of course. Do you need or have my email address? Please let me know at your earliest convenience. I really admire your musical ability. You are a great inspiration. Ruthie
I listen to this song at least 3 times a day. It's so melodic and beautiful. If you composed it yourself cudos to you kind sir for sharing your talent with all of us out here.
OMG!!! I Just love this video and the way you play... I've marked it as a favorite some time ago and just have to watch it over and over!!! That's truly a blessing and a gift to be able to play so well.
i think you`ve just convinced me to buy one :) I didn`t know it can sound so amazing. I`ve never played any instrument so I`ma a bit worried, but I hope it`s never too late. Do you think I can teach myself?
not having played an instrument before, i think it would be good if you had a teacher; to tune the harp, and to get the basics. later i think you could carry on alone.
Hello. I LOVE this song and have recently purchased a lap harp. Is there any way to get the music for this beautiful melody? I think you play wonderfully. Thanks. Ruthie
Yes I've composed the music myself (or rather, they have been given to me via inspiraton).
The notes (and 29 more pieces of music) are in a music booklet that I have published. I could either send it by post or try to email this one piece. What would you prefer?
Hi Ruthie! If you send me your Email-adress, I can send you an EPS-file (hoping you can open it). The other possibility is to send a fax (if you give me the number). Or to send you the booklet altogether (which contains 30 pieces I wrote for lap harp)... So let me know!!
It's called "Lap Harp"; however, this term is also used for another string instrument, a plucked psalter. In German the above instument is called "Schoßharfe" (which means "lap harp" as well).
Tomorrow I am getting a lap harp, but this lap harp isn't the same as the one featured in the video, its like almost triangular and fits on top of your lap flatly. is there much of a difference?
Yes. Yours is probably not a real harp but a kind of zither (or hackbrett or cymbal), the strings running parallel to the box and not at an angle as with real harps . The problem is that sometimes one word is being used for different instruments.
What a beautiful tune and such a lovely tone from your beautiful little harp! By the way, do you know any place online where I could find lead sheets for folk tunes from Austria or other European countries. I'm working on arrangements for 26-string harp. Thanks!
Concerning your question: No, I don't know of any places in the internet where you can find such sheet music. The pieces I play I have composed myself. I can send them (booklets with 30 or 60 pieces for lap harp), if anybody is interested.
Bisher spiele ich viel Taize-Lieder, allerdings sind die nicht wirklich für die Schoßharfe gesetzt. "Getröstet unterwegs" würde ich sehr gerne spielen. Wie komme ich jetzt an die Noten? ;-)
Hi! How's it going with your lap harp? About tuning: There should be a description of the instrument telling at least the pitch of the lowest string. Then just tune upward the scale you want to play!
Well since I am in Austria, and you in the USA, playing together might be a bit difficult! - I have however played together with a drummer recently - see one of my newest videos!
The song is called "Getröstet unterwegs" (being comforted as you carry on on your way). I wrote it 7 years ago, and it is also on my CD "Harfenspiel" which contains 30 pieces of music for lap harp.
Die Noten gibt es nur bei mir; ich habe ein Notenheft mit allen 30 Stücken der CD, das könnte ich zusenden; ansonsten könnte ich auch dieses eine Lied als Brief zusenden; oder als Encore-Datei mailen: oder die Datei irgendwie exportieren und mailen (das müsste ich aber erst lernen)...
(I reply in English, to stay international): Thanks for your encouraging commentary! - The music I play on this video is part of a CD with harp music I made in 2002.
As I see, you play harp too and do a lot with celtic music! How did you start on that?
celtic music always touched me as long as I can remember, so it was only natural for me to sing along to these beautiful tunes. Now I do celtic studies at university and have the chance to learn all those lovely languages. Last year I decided to get a harp and I startet playing at the beginning of this year. I hope to be as good as you on that instrument some day ;)
Well, Kaede, if you are really interested... I bought my harp from France actually (Camac harps)! And if one is a bit of a musician, it's not all that difficult to learn!
If you need any advice, let me know! (Werner from Austria)
thats great
DavidFrazier100 6 days ago
So sweet!
deborahantonucci 6 days ago
after I heard you play I can never listen to another harper anymore
MrBdc2013 2 months ago
@MrBdc2013
Ooohh.. this sounds very flattering...
Have you heard my alphorn or seen my new years video??
bodenhofen 1 month ago
@bodenhofen I have seen your new years video which was also fantastic as well im going to watch your alphorn right now. Were you ever in a famous orchestra or something?
MrBdc2013 1 month ago
@MrBdc2013
I once played in the Northland Symphonic Orchestra in Kansas City, Missouri, and I also played in a school orchestra there. Nowadays I sometimes play in the orchestra of our parish, for special events.
bodenhofen 1 month ago
That was beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, you are truely gifted.
9r9a9z9i9e9l9 2 months ago
@9r9a9z9i9e9l9
Thanks for your comment!
bodenhofen 2 months ago
I would love to buy a harp that sounds like that,,,i wish i knew more about the different kinds of harps ....i wonder how much a harp like he is playing costs....??
1susannew 10 months ago
@1susannew
Hi! If you search for enchantedharp , you can find something similar to mine.
So I hope this helps you! (If not, ask again!!)
Werner (Bodenhofen)
bodenhofen 10 months ago
@bodenhofen Wow you're so talented, you're like an Angel!
009jorge1 6 months ago
@009jorge1
Oh goodness, you almost make me blush!!
bodenhofen 6 months ago
It's like a lullaby, so very beautiful. I want to learn how to play the harp. Do you have any recommendations where to start, what kind of harp to get etc. ?
kiwiquinn 10 months ago
@kiwiquinn
My harp is a lap harp with 22 strings (3 octaves), and it is one I can recommend .I got it from CAMAC, France
bodenhofen 10 months ago
Wow ! Great playing and your harp has a great tone.
b0dhran 11 months ago
bravo!
purplepantsandshirt 1 year ago
Beautiful! Are those metal strings? And it looks very small, is it a 19 or a 22 string harp?
jayeyetube 1 year ago
@jayeyetube The strings are plastic, not metal. It's a 22-string harp...
bodenhofen 1 year ago
@bodenhofen Thank you. It's really lovely, such a clear tone. Pity Camac harps are so expensive!
jayeyetube 1 year ago
好美喔!!
chenuzchenzh 1 year ago
this is so breathtakingly beautiful! what kind of harp is it? i'm looking for a lap harp like this one to buy, do you have any recommendations? thanks so much.
yorayalay 1 year ago
@yorayalay Hi! My harp is a lap harp built by CAMAC in France. In the USA, I don't know where you could find one. Mine is a basic model, even without levers.
bodenhofen 1 year ago
Beautiful melody. Beautiful setting.
noproblemnosweat 1 year ago
This is such a beautiful melody :)
ChibiKitsuneKabu 1 year ago
Thanks!
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Hello!)I was interested in this composition too!Would you be so kind to send it to me?E-mail elwynsun@mail.ru
Thank you!
ElwynSun 1 year ago
Hello!)I was interested in this composition too!Would you be so kind to send it to me?E-mail elwynsun@mail.ru
Thank you!
ElwynSun 1 year ago
@ElwynSun
Hi! I would love to send you the music, but it is written in the program "Encore", so without the program you would not be able to open the file.
bodenhofen 1 year ago
Hi Sir! I am David from the Philippines. I am really amazed by the sound of the harp and I am interested in purchasing one. Unfortunately, as far as I know, we don't have a store here in the Philippines that sells one. Do you have any suggestion where I can buy one online? I really would appreciate your response. Thanks and God bless!
Bluetterfly 1 year ago
@Bluetterfly
Hi David! I think ist's a great idea you purchasing a harp (especially with your name!) - Unfortunately I don't know myself who sells lap harps online. You might just search on the internet. I got my harp from CAMAC in France. All the best!!
bodenhofen 1 year ago
@Bluetterfly Try to find out what shops will ship to the Philippines, or a music store that won't mind having one shipped to them for you. I understand that shipping items can be an issue to Phil. since my mom is from there. I've heard some stories, lol. The best way to find out is to email various online stores. TI was looking at Dulcimershofar (website .com) Maybe ask them if they ship to Phils?
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MrMegatube 1 year ago
What key is the harp tuned to for this song? I love it~
Phii 1 year ago
Hi Phii
The lap harp is tuned in G-major here...
All the best!
Werner
bodenhofen 1 year ago
Very nice...
thizLITTLEmama 1 year ago
Hi Werner, Could you try to email me this one piece first and then give me instructions on how to order the booklet ? Or really just do what is easiest for you. I will gladly compensate you for your efforts of course. Do you need or have my email address? Please let me know at your earliest convenience. I really admire your musical ability. You are a great inspiration. Ruthie
rubyred1001 1 year ago
I listen to this song at least 3 times a day. It's so melodic and beautiful. If you composed it yourself cudos to you kind sir for sharing your talent with all of us out here.
rubyred1001 1 year ago
OMG!!! I Just love this video and the way you play... I've marked it as a favorite some time ago and just have to watch it over and over!!! That's truly a blessing and a gift to be able to play so well.
iinkwells2 1 year ago
i think you`ve just convinced me to buy one :) I didn`t know it can sound so amazing. I`ve never played any instrument so I`ma a bit worried, but I hope it`s never too late. Do you think I can teach myself?
alksand2a 1 year ago
@alksand2a
not having played an instrument before, i think it would be good if you had a teacher; to tune the harp, and to get the basics. later i think you could carry on alone.
bodenhofen 1 year ago
Hello. I LOVE this song and have recently purchased a lap harp. Is there any way to get the music for this beautiful melody? I think you play wonderfully. Thanks. Ruthie
rubyred1001 1 year ago
@rubyred1001
Hi Ruthie.. Thanks for your encouraging comments!
Yes I've composed the music myself (or rather, they have been given to me via inspiraton).
The notes (and 29 more pieces of music) are in a music booklet that I have published. I could either send it by post or try to email this one piece. What would you prefer?
Yours
Werner
bodenhofen 1 year ago
@rubyred1001
Hi Ruthie! If you send me your Email-adress, I can send you an EPS-file (hoping you can open it). The other possibility is to send a fax (if you give me the number). Or to send you the booklet altogether (which contains 30 pieces I wrote for lap harp)... So let me know!!
Werner
bodenhofen 1 year ago
What do you call a harp that one holds on the thigh like that? Or is that simple a 22 string harp?
zitronenvogel 2 years ago
It's called "Lap Harp"; however, this term is also used for another string instrument, a plucked psalter. In German the above instument is called "Schoßharfe" (which means "lap harp" as well).
bodenhofen 2 years ago
Beautiful! How many strings does it have?
mandolinda6 2 years ago
It has 22 strings ranging from c' to c''''
bodenhofen 2 years ago
Beautiful instrument :)
superCatia 2 years ago
muchas gracias!
...and do you play something yourself?
bodenhofen 2 years ago
No, I could never learn anything . It is too difficult. All my music teachers vaccinated me! But I love to listen good tunes.
superCatia 2 years ago
is that a saxaphone picture in the background?
muffinprincess12 2 years ago
yes it is! a friend of mine made it for me (since I play saxophone too; you can see the saxophone case below the bagpipe!)
bodenhofen 2 years ago
@bodenhofen awesome! i play saxaphone as well; i also loves bagpipes and are wanting to learn the harp
muffinprincess12 2 years ago
lovely did u teach yourself?
tranquilbluesky 2 years ago
yes I did! (for the lack of a teacher!)
bodenhofen 2 years ago
sounds great! id like to teach myself how to play the harp but not sure howifficult it would be
tranquilbluesky 2 years ago
depends on what musical training you have already. harp is medium difficult. having had some musical training, you can learn it by yourself.
bodenhofen 2 years ago
You play beautifully! I enjoyed listening to this very much. ^_^
Azaelian 2 years ago
Thankssss!
bodenhofen 2 years ago
i was wondering where you got your harp from? i need a small one aside from my salvi :)
aerosmithgirl13 2 years ago
i got my harp from CAMAC in France. the type is called "Troubadour". hope this helps you!
bodenhofen 2 years ago
really? do they maybe have an online store?
aerosmithgirl13 2 years ago
Yes they do; at the moment however the online store on their homepage is under reconstruction. But just try to google "Camac".
bodenhofen 2 years ago
Tomorrow I am getting a lap harp, but this lap harp isn't the same as the one featured in the video, its like almost triangular and fits on top of your lap flatly. is there much of a difference?
sammyb1016 2 years ago
Yes. Yours is probably not a real harp but a kind of zither (or hackbrett or cymbal), the strings running parallel to the box and not at an angle as with real harps . The problem is that sometimes one word is being used for different instruments.
bodenhofen 2 years ago
beautiful!
sunbirdshaman 2 years ago
Applause! Love your music! ^^
winter6470 2 years ago
Thank you!!
bodenhofen 2 years ago
What a beautiful tune and such a lovely tone from your beautiful little harp! By the way, do you know any place online where I could find lead sheets for folk tunes from Austria or other European countries. I'm working on arrangements for 26-string harp. Thanks!
crossharps 2 years ago
Thanks for your compliment!
Concerning your question: No, I don't know of any places in the internet where you can find such sheet music. The pieces I play I have composed myself. I can send them (booklets with 30 or 60 pieces for lap harp), if anybody is interested.
bodenhofen 2 years ago
Inspirational
Dracapalley 2 years ago
is this a 'Liar'?
i've looked everywhere for information on it, and I was just wondering if this was it!
do you know where you can buy them?
ingzingaingi 2 years ago
my harp is a "troubadour" from Camac in France. i don't know about the "Liar".
bodenhofen 2 years ago
ohh thank you, that makes more sense :)
ingzingaingi 2 years ago
Do you mean a 'Lyre'?
Dracapalley 2 years ago
yeah thanks :)
found out from on another video :D
ingzingaingi 2 years ago
Einen lieben Gruß nach Linz.
Ich fand Ihren Eintrag im Harfenforum.
Bisher spiele ich viel Taize-Lieder, allerdings sind die nicht wirklich für die Schoßharfe gesetzt. "Getröstet unterwegs" würde ich sehr gerne spielen. Wie komme ich jetzt an die Noten? ;-)
Herzlichen Dank !!!!
harfe4you 2 years ago
beautiful!! Thank you for sharing.
Warm regards,
Blaine
Blainesenior 2 years ago
Wow! I bought a lap harp a few days ago and I don't know how to tune it well and I want to play it well.... Like you! So beautiful!!!
Iwkefjog 2 years ago
Hi! How's it going with your lap harp? About tuning: There should be a description of the instrument telling at least the pitch of the lowest string. Then just tune upward the scale you want to play!
bodenhofen 2 years ago
All I can say is WOW
sadraddude 2 years ago
beautiful - you just made my day!!!
Ichneumon1980 3 years ago
Wow, that was beautiful! Fantastic playing and a great melody.
LaPiasa 3 years ago
Thank you!
bodenhofen 3 years ago
I really enjoyed this. You are very talented. I just bought a lap harp. I can only hope to be as talented as you one day. Keep it up!
melissamccraw 3 years ago
Thank you! All the best with your lap harp!
Anyway, I find it encouraging that there is someone else who plays several instruments ... and "messes around" with some more"...!!
bodenhofen 3 years ago
lol i play drums would you want to collaborate ever?
just for fun. :)
Sc0ttPrian 3 years ago
Well since I am in Austria, and you in the USA, playing together might be a bit difficult! - I have however played together with a drummer recently - see one of my newest videos!
bodenhofen 3 years ago
wow, that was very pretty
BaptistKitty 3 years ago
thank you!
bodenhofen 3 years ago
that has a nice sound.
SDG1750 3 years ago
What is the name of this song?
Psalm121ofdavid 3 years ago
The song is called "Getröstet unterwegs" (being comforted as you carry on on your way). I wrote it 7 years ago, and it is also on my CD "Harfenspiel" which contains 30 pieces of music for lap harp.
bodenhofen 3 years ago
Sehr Schoen. Wo kann ich dieses Lied kaufen? Ich spiele auch Lap Harp.
~Brenda
ennuie2 3 years ago
Die Noten gibt es nur bei mir; ich habe ein Notenheft mit allen 30 Stücken der CD, das könnte ich zusenden; ansonsten könnte ich auch dieses eine Lied als Brief zusenden; oder als Encore-Datei mailen: oder die Datei irgendwie exportieren und mailen (das müsste ich aber erst lernen)...
bodenhofen 3 years ago
Very pretty.
Psalm121ofdavid 3 years ago
Einfach wunderschön, bringt einen zum lächeln und träumen :-)
TrionaNiErc 3 years ago
(I reply in English, to stay international): Thanks for your encouraging commentary! - The music I play on this video is part of a CD with harp music I made in 2002.
As I see, you play harp too and do a lot with celtic music! How did you start on that?
Greetings...
bodenhofen 3 years ago
celtic music always touched me as long as I can remember, so it was only natural for me to sing along to these beautiful tunes. Now I do celtic studies at university and have the chance to learn all those lovely languages. Last year I decided to get a harp and I startet playing at the beginning of this year. I hope to be as good as you on that instrument some day ;)
TrionaNiErc 3 years ago
Beautiful!!!! Give us some tips on how to learn. Any books or videos you'd recommend?
Lantan81 3 years ago
Hi Lantan81!!
Reading your comment I decided to make a small video for learning to play the lap harp... I hope you like it!
All the best
Werner
bodenhofen 3 years ago
that's amazing, makes me want to buy a lap harp too! :)
Kaede069 3 years ago
Well, Kaede, if you are really interested... I bought my harp from France actually (Camac harps)! And if one is a bit of a musician, it's not all that difficult to learn!
If you need any advice, let me know! (Werner from Austria)
bodenhofen 3 years ago