minstrel: Lap Harps

[Cynthia J Ley]

Metal strings sound a lot different that nylon ones. To my ear, nylon
strings have a fuzzy tone, whereas metal strings sound very clear and
bright. I think the resonance is better and the overtones are really nice
with metal strings, whereas nylon strings make them sound a bit blurry.
You might want to see if you can go in and test play both types, and see
which you prefer.

Ancient Celts didn't have nylon. ;)


						Arlys

On Sat, 13 Jan 2001 17:23:54 +1100 "Katie harwood"
<darkangelsdoom at hotmail.com> writes:
> I am looking into buying a lap harp and could do with some advice.
> I was posted a catalogue of harps from a local maker. The one I like 
> best 
> had a caption at the bottom saying that it could also be bought with 
> 
> 'bronzed strings'. What is the difference between these and regular 
> nylons? 
> And does anyone know where i can pick up some online hints on 
> learning to 
> play? Thanx. I remain-
> 
> Yours in service,
> Morag
>
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