Re: Harp info.

Veda Crewe Joseph (monalisa@sover.net)
Fri, 02 Aug 1996 13:11:07 -0700

Dear Folks,
Does anyone have information which will help this friend of mine
(not on the Harp List) to write a more authentic Regency Novel. Her
heroine inherits a harp and it is important that the description be
appropriate as well as the music, etc. If you can help, please email her
directly as well as to the list if it is of general interest. Many
thanks.
Veda Crewe Joseph

GEastokes@aol.com wrote:
> An author of English Regency novels is looking for information about Irish
> harps and harp music circa 1800-1814 --what type of wood was generally used
> for the instrument, if there was any difference in the way they were shaped
> or played or strung, specific examples of music that would have been
> appropriate...(actually, almost any information might be interesting and/ or
> useful....) Also, what kinds of problems do beginners have to overcome when
> learning to play? (Eg. guitar players have sore fingers until they develop
> calluses) When you get out of practice, what aspect of playing is the most
> difficult to recapture? Apologies offered if these seem like dumb questions!

> Gail E.