Gentle Maiden on my Wire-Strung Limerick Harp

I built this harp from a Musicmaker's kit this past July, and thought I would share this sweet little Irish song I learned. I almost titled this "Look Ma, No Nails!" due to the traditional technique most wire-strung harpers adhere to, playing with their fingernails rather than pads. Just poking fun....I have no nails and have to make due with my fingerpads. Hopefully the sound & video quality are OK- I taped this with my Canon Powershot A530 camera.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• wire
• harp
• Limerick
• Musicmakers

[ColinGuitarandVoice]

Is that a 22 string harp?

Thanks for sharing

[lavendark373]

Actually, it has 26 strings, from F below middle C up to high C. You can check out this model on Musicmaker's website for more details.

[faeryharper]

What a beautiful tone from your harp

[lavendark373]

thank you! Those steel strings really have a nice bell-like quality to them. I really enjoy watching your videos too- your harp has a lovely sound.

[moonelixir]

OK, I'm seriously impressed that you built this yourself! The sound is amazing and I'm encouraged that you play with your fingertips. You play just beautifully!

I have been thinking about this model of harp (built by someone else!) and wondered if you could tell me if the Cs and Fs are red and blue as with nylon-strung harps.

[pheona1000]

Beautiful!

Please post some more.

[SDG1750]

This is great! I think it sounds fine with no nails. :)

[sheilamaclean]

Very nice indeed, I love the 'wire' sound

[MAD4MALAGATANI]

Beautiful! The instrument, the performance, and the interpretation.