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17th February 2011, 08:35 AM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Aeolian harp Q's
Been researching ideas and methods of building a Celtic harp and came across Aeolian harps.
Now, since I have never made anything vaguely musical it seemed a good idea to try building the Aeolian harps first to get a few basics down.
Something (probably very simple) is eluding me at this time, fixing of strings?
How is it done ?
How is it done so the strings can be tuned? (or don't you tune them at all?)
Apologies if wrong forum and thanks in advance for any help..
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17th February 2011, 05:50 PM #2
This might be of some help:
Tuning Pins
Seems a bit like how violin pegs work
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17th February 2011, 06:23 PM #3
I've got a really old set of plans (Popular mechanics) which uses the same pins as a zither or an Auto harp, and as our mate posted above.
I'll find it in the Morning, and copy it for you if you want.
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18th February 2011, 05:02 AM #4
Experimental Musical instruments website has good stuff at a fair price as well, Experimental Musical Instruments As for tuning, well it depends on your taste. This bloks has some great stuff on his page The Little Æolian Harp Page
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18th February 2011, 09:10 AM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks guys, got a better idea of what they are and how they are used now
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