Description 206 pages of interesting and useful material by Samuel Pratt, former manager of the Lyon & Healy harp factory, and gifted harpist, flutist and pianist. Out of print for many years, we are happy to see this book back. Harp topics this book contains: Harp history How the harp is made Harpists, literature and technique of the past The orchestral harpist On the quality of harp music Glissandos and Harmonics On teachers and teaching Foundation to excellent technique For composers To music critics For the conductor Stringing Troubadour troubles Wrapping the pedals Tuning Regulation the action Buzzes and Rattles Broken Springs Broken pedal rods Tuning pin troubles Frozen pedals Clicks and clacks Removing the action Squeaks and kahooches Oil it right! The base and feet Necks – twisted and broken Sounds-boards The body and the base-board Columns and crowns Benches and stands Of wood and glue The finish – preserving and repairing Antique harps Storing and shipping your harp Damage and insurance
