| Tuning your harp |
| (3) MP3 Tuner From the HARP HELPS page you can download a soundfile that will play an Octave (C to C) and you can tune your own harp to the sound. (By ear) as it is playing...... Each string is named starting from the "C" and working up to an octave "C"......... ie "c,d,e,f,g,a,b,c" Now do it again and tune each string to those sounds, starting with your "Cs" (Reds) and work your way up each octave. If you save this file you can use it to tune your harp anytime using either your MP3 player or any computer, for free. (courtesy of DENWAR HARPS) |
| There are a number of ways to tune your harp: (1) Electronic tuner .... like a guitar tuner only a chromatic version so that all the notes you need to tune are there. Much cheaper these days, a better way for those who don't have a "good ear" |
| (2) Tune by "ear" using another instrument that has the notes needed for the harp: ie. c,d,e,f,g,a,b,c. These instruments must be accurate (some piano's are tuned down half a key)....ideally a harmonica (not blues harp) or penny whistle or recorder in the key of "C" is preferable but electronic keyboards are OK. |
| When tuning up, it is best to tune all the "C"s (red) first next all the "Fs" (blue/black) then fill in with the rest...... |