Small Harps Selection

Small Interactive Therapy Harps

recommended by the Int'l Harp Therapy Program

These small harps are ideal to start learning how to play the harp. They are a perfect size for CHILDREN, most fit in the overhead of airplane cabins, are perfect for carrying into nature dwellings, and are among the harps that are used Hospitals and Hospices.

Please note that most all Harps have a Therapeutic effect. The larger harps have a fuller bass resonance that is lacking in the smaller harp but the for the interactive work and bedside playing that we do in the Int'l Harp Therapy Program, we look for small harps that fit the following criteria:

Harps that have at least 22 strings from C below middle C up to the D above the high C. This enables the harpist to implement 56 moods of music.
Harps that have a mellow sound for patients who are experiencing pain and who are on morphine drips – this means the tension is slightly less than some harps built with tight string tension.
Harps that have a balance point and are lightweight so that the Harp Practitioner can hold the harp over the recipient without straining the forearm. The column should fit comfortably in the hand and there should be space for the bottom strings to vibrate
A harp that has through pins, full set of Truitt metal levers and a strap for strolling and standing by the bedside.

The following harps are highly recommended by the IHTP.

US HARP MAKERS
CANADIAN HARP MAKERS
UK HARP MAKERS

The Nightingale
by Jeff Lewis - LewisCreek Harps – a superb sounding harp
with all the qualities we look for.

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(students of the IHTP receive a discount)

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County Kerry 24
by Jeff Gaynor – a delightful lightweight resonant harp

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The Raphael 26 Therapy Harp
by Harps of Lorien – has a warm, resonant tone
but is not overpowering when used in a close setting with a patient.
It is lightweight (7-8 lbs) and can easily be transported.
(students of the IHTP receive a discount)

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Serenity Harp
by Dave Woodworth of Heartland Harps
This has a beautiful mellow tone with a rich ring and contours the body with
a curved back - lightweight and easy to hold

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Christina Therapy Harp
by Steve Tripplett of Tripplett Harps
Clear, mellow and lightweight with Celtic knotwork eyelets

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Westover Therapy Harps
by Ansel Zinter – these harps have been developed by Harold Westover,
Ansel Zinter and Christina Tourin, Founder of IHTP to meet all the requirements of
Interactive Therapy Harps.
(Discounts no longer available)

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CANADIAN HARPMAKERS
of Interative Therapy Harps

Interactive Therapy Harp
by Joseph Jourdain – a Canadian Builder who has built
an excellent Interactive Therapy Harp
Although there are no direct discounts, please consider
their prices are in Canadian dollars.

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26 Florence
by Tat Stanley – another Canadian harpmaker building a fine Therapy Harp.
A bit on the heavy side but pleasant tone.
Although there are no direct discounts, please consider
their prices are in Canadian dollars.

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AUSTRALIA

Brandden Lassells Therapy Harp

Gosford West, NSW 2250, Australia

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UK SOURCES:
for Christina Tourin's Harp Therapy teaching materials
and distributor for the County Kerry by Jeff Gaynor
approved "Therapy Harp"

CLIVE MORLEY HARPS Ltd. Est 1817

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Sharpsicles by William Rees
can be ordered from

PILGRIM HARPS

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and from the

IRISH HARP CENTRE

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Sharpsicle with levers
by William Rees – these harps have the mellow tone and only offer levers on C’s and F’s. They are lightweight but there is a difficulty holding the column and playing the bottom strings. However, for those with limited income, these harps are affordable and provide an immediate solution to having a suitable working Therapy Harp.

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For a larger floor model harp,
Christina Tourin especially likes and uses the Glen Aulin model
by William Rees. Make sure to ask about his amplification system.

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IHTP endorses the use of the exceptionally fine and precise Truitt Sharping Lever on all Interactive Therapy Harps.

Visit Dragonwhispers for details about Truitt Sharping Levers

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