Jerry Brown interviews harp maker Glen Cuthbertson about his background as a piano technician and how that has influenced his harp-making philosophy. Pictures and a sound sample can be found at the end of the article. Jerry Brown: I’ve not thought about this before meeting you, but it seems to me that most folk-harp makers … Continue reading Sizing Up a Harp
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Secrets of the Harmonic Curve
Every wondered why a harp neck is shaped the way it is? Trying to design your own harp and wondering how long to make the strings? The following is an excerpt from the first chapter of Jerry Brown’s book, Folk Harp Design and Construction, available to buy online. Jerry has included it here to explain … Continue reading Secrets of the Harmonic Curve