Hi everyone.
Since my last harp post, my inventory of harps has changed a bit. After really thinking about the number of harps I have accumulated and how much time there was left in the day to play, I decided it was time to send a couple of them on a new adventure with new owners.
We said goodbye to my Avalon Lap Harp from Triplett Harps.
Also, it was time for the Kortier Acoustic Electric to move on.
This was good, as I still had my Triplett Signature, Selina Pedal Harp and the Triplett Wire harp. But then we found a harp for sale that I just couldn't resist and so we are back up to four harps. It is a Troubadour lever harp from Lyon and Healey and is the same harp that set me on the road to wanting to learn the harp years ago. (Will post photo soon). It was played on the CD by Loreena McKennitt that we bought back on a visit to Lake Placid. We were also lucky enough to see Loreena in concert last Fall and the show was just amazing.
I love the shape of the Troubadour and that the strings are spaced the same as the pedal harp and so it is easier to switch between the two.
Harpeggia has played a couple of gigs for charity this year and will be playing another one in September for our local Palliative Care Golf Tournament. Always a fun gig.
I am now trying not to look at harps for sale and I know I have plenty to choose from in my own home. Wish me luck with my progress.
Harp On!
Lea
