| Based on the biblical harp (Kinnor) that David used as a shepherd boy and later to sooth King Saul when he was oppressed by an evil spirit..... |
| Is it possible,that the harp that figured so prominantly throughout the old testament scriptures......the sounds that were used to inspire tremendous worship to the Lord God in ancient times.....could be restored to the church TODAY?....? It seems impossible that the gentle "ZAMAR" (Hebrew: "touching the strings in praise") can replace our twanging guitars and"sophisticated" keyboard sounds.....and yet....even the most modern church has a gentle time of "waiting on the Lord"..... Could the ancient harp be a catalyst to prepare frantic minds and troubled hearts to recieve from God's fruits of ....LOVE...JOY...PEACE...... |
| God's Power manifest through the Harp |
| The harp was the national instrument of ISRAEL, and was used constantly as an instrument to praise God by and to declare his goodness,faithfullness power and mercy....It was used on it's own and at times accompanied flute and cymbals to prepare the way for the prophets to prophesy...... Below is a short list of times when the harp was used by Israel (and the Lord God........) |
| The Harp of ISRAEL |
| (1) USED BY PROPHETS TO PROPHESY BY......(1 SAM 10:5 1 CHRON 25:3 ISAIAH 23:16 (2) TO COMBAT EVIL SPIRITS....................(1 SAM 16, 16-23 (3) FOR THE PEOPLE TO SING GOD'S PRAISES BY.....Ps 33:1 Ps 147:17 ISAIAH 98:5 (4) FOR THE PSALMIST TO PRAISE GOD BY.........Ps 43, 1-4 (5) FOR NARRATING WISDOM BY )proverbs and mysteries) Ps 49:4 (6) FOR A SWEET SOUND.......................................ISAIAH 81:2 (7) FOR DECLARING GOD's WORK BY (loving kindness and faithfulness) Ps 92 (8) TO RAISE SOUNDS OF JOY............................CHRON 15:16 (9) FOR THE VICTOR'S............................................REV 15, 2-4 |
| King David himself used the harp extensively, presumably learned as a young boy during his time of solitude as a shepherd tending his fathers flocks...... He later "soothed " King Saul, who was tormented by an evil spirit..... Then as King of Israel,through his psalm writing and arranging temple music for..... Praise to God.... |
To hear this David's harp...... (Mid-East tuning) AFTER file has loaded....play again for unfragmented sound..... (MP3 339kb) OR To hear Aeolean tuning.... (most will use this tuning MP3 335kb) |
| To hear another soundfile (338kb) on a wirestrung Kinnor |
| This DAVIDS HARP (kinnor) is a true musical instrument with a large soundbox which produces "room" volume and does not need amplification... ( unless "performing" in a large hall or outside area.) It is "face" strung for easy string re-placement. The bronzed stainless steel strings give a bright clear sound. The 2or 4 wound bass strings give an added dimension to any music you may endeavour to create.....String spacing is 15mm( 3/4") for easier playing..... Nylon strings give a mellow sound and are all monofilement...... |
| "Learn to play the Kinnor" |
| E,D,C,B,A,G, F#,E,D,C#,B, A. |
| High 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9,10,11,12. Low |
| The Kinnor (David's harp) is the national instrument of Israel......and the Spiritual instrument of Christians...... It can be used to: (1) "Zamar" To touch the strings in worship (meditation) (2) Play chords to accompany a singer. (3) Play your favourite hymns and songs. (4) Minister to those in need. |
| Updated: 21st April 2012 |
| Wire stung |
| Nylon strung |
| High 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12. Low |
| F#,E,D,C#,B,A,G,F#,E, D, C#, B. |
| To hear another soundfile (jig) (322kb) on a nylon strung Kinnor |
| HARP BAG We are now making padded Shoulder carry bags for the Kinnors (not included in the harp prices) |
| To hear a short tune on wire strung Kinnor. (433kb) To hear a short tune on nylon strung Kinnor. (424kb) |
| Height.......................60cm/24" Width........................43cm/17" Weight...................2.3kg/5lbs Wire or Nylon strings |