Hello, Gloria and anyone else out there. I have recently acquired and am learning to play a small lever harp (or Celtic harp, Irish harp, whatever you want to call it). I am finding it challenging but fun and very worthwhile. I urge you to give it a try. Harps are forgiving instruments and harpers are very nice. I am surprised at how friendly, helpful and encouraging everyone is. No matter where you live, you will be able to buy everything through the mail and the cyber community is happy to give you advice.

I think this is true of every instrument - you will want a pretty nice harp to start out with. Don't buy a cheap thing just because you are a beginner. A good harp that holds its tune well and has a beautiful tone is at least 1/4 of the battle!

Suibhan