Förvånande bra faktiskt 😁

さいこう! Sorry, my japanese is beginner level, I know only a few words and phrases so I will answer you in english. I'm so glad to hear that I inspired you to start playing! I wish you the best of luck in your endeavour. Please keep me updated on your progress! Also, I will say, I have not given up on making videos. For personal reasons I have not been able to lately. Hopefully soon I will post a new video.

ありがとうございました ☺️

I couldn't agree more! 🛸

Thank you!

Thank you! 🙏🏽

I havn't yet figured out the best program for transfering my scribbles into actual sheet music. I'll be sure to let you know if I do!

Hi! Oh my... you must be very old if you started playing in 1917! 😜 😉 It's a wonderful piece for learning and fun to play. It's good advice your teacher gave. I find sharing my playing especially, to be a good motivation to keep playing. But obviously seing yourself play is good for so many reasons!

@@harpandwhiskers6377 SORRY.My mistake, 2017 , I meant. I agree. It's good to see myself playing for better playing.

Hi Rosella! There are backpack straps available from Dusty Strings, for the bag. Mine didn't come with it. I would personally think that the harp is a little big and heavy to carry on your back though. But it might work for you 🙂

Thank you! 💖

Thank you! That's nice. I too felt after about a year that it was time to upscale. You won't regret it :)

Thank you ☺️ It's kind of niched and nerdy though. That might not interest a lot of people.

Thank you so much! 💕

Thank you Lisa! The harp is only about a year old so I'm looking forward to hearing it mature.

I think it's possible to put backpack straps on the bag but mine didn't come with it. Though the harp is kinda heavy to carry on your back I would say. At least for me. I'm about 164 cm but the harp isn't really close to that in hight. I think if you intend to fly with the harp you might actually be required to have a hard flight case for it and I wouldn't count on it being safe without one. The smaller harps might be better for your purpose. I think the Harpsicles for example are possible to carry as hand luggage. I would suggest a smaller harp if you need to travel with it. But yes the lower register is lovely and rich in the bigger Ravenna. I wish you good luck in finding a harp suited for your needs.

@@harpandwhiskers6377 thanks you so much for your quick response, ill try to get it delivered to me , it seems flying with one by myself is risky as i thought, anyway thanks so much again for your help +1sub👍

Hello there ,its me again 😅, Ive got some news, i bought a 34 strings but the bad news they cant ship it gotta go get it myself , plz can u help again ? What size is the bag ? Its for the flying compagny and i must tell them before , sorry for bothering u again 🙏

@@sethnakht12 Good for you! You won't regret it. The case is approximately 129 x 73 cm at the widest/tallest points according to my measurements. Have a safe flight!

@@harpandwhiskers6377 thank you a million times, you are far too kind !😘😘😘😘

My two favorite things in the world! 💗

That's nice to hear 🙂 How do you like it so far?

@@harpandwhiskers6377 It's a very beautiful harp :) and it has really great sound <3

Thank you! 💗 She likes to snuggle with the plants, my cat 😄

@@harpandwhiskers6377 She is so cute. Did you manage to get harp lessons then (you mentioned a lack of teachers in your area in an earlier comment) It is just that your hand positioning seems pretty good for a beginner. I am saving up for lessons. 💕

Thank you! I take lessons once a week. I'm lucky to live in a big city area where there are at least some teachers available. A lot of the time you can find a teacher who will do Skype lessons. But yes, harp lessons can be expensive. I hope you'll manage to save up eventually. The feedback is priceless!

@@harpandwhiskers6377 I work full-time so I will invest my money into music. Do you think one lesson a month will be enough or do you think weekly lessons are best? It seems to be benefiting you as your technique looks so good.

I think one lesson a month is way better than no lessons 🙂 Most of the work is just practice a lot and that you do more effectively on your own. So long as you have someone to nudge you in the right direction every once in a while. Do you teach yourself at the moment?

Thank you 🙂 Do you have any experience with it?

Harp and Whiskers No, but I wish I did! It's the harp I will probavly buy when I am able to start learning harp. I've seen in in person and it sounded very nice!

The tone is the main reason I went for the Ravenna. Another Camac harp would have been easier but I just like Dusty Strings too much. I hope you're able too start learning soon. Good luck!

Tack! 💕🙏

harpsona thanks alot! You're very kind to say so 💕 Also, I really enjoy watching your videos. You make it look easy!

Hi there! How wonderful that my videos help to inspire you! That is my hope and intention when making them. I do take lessons once a week. Going in to this I really had no experience with harps or with any other instrument at all really. So basically I just wanted an affordable harp that sounded okay. Harps are expensive and I didn't know if I would enjoy it after all. If I would have been prepared to put in more money I would have bought a 34 string harp since there are less limitations to what pieces you can play. If possible, try different harps with different string tension etc. and take in consideration what kind of music you want to be able to play. Other than that, follow your gut feeling! I wish you luck! 😃🎼

That's what I've been feeling too and still do! Don't be discouraged and know that these people put many many hours into practice to get where they are. The main thing I think is to go in with a more playful mindset and do it for the fun of it. Set tiny goals and it will be easier to recognize your progress! I believe in you! 💪 Thank you so much for your comment 💗

Hi Suzanne! I am still playing! I have a new video in mind that I'm going to be making in the coming days. Also there will be some other stuff that I'll try and film since I have a new harp purchase coming up and some other harp events. I'm glad to hear you're picking up the harp! I'm sure you will enjoy it. It's a lovely instrument to play since it sounds beautiful no matter what you do 😃 I think sometimes it can actually be a benefit to learn as an adult. It's easier to set realistic goals and stay motivated. At least I find it so.

Thank you so much Christy-Lyn! I really appreciate it! 😊

Thank you so much! 💗 I have a new video coming soon 😃