Things You'll Need:
- Celtic Harps
- Harp Benches
- Harp Covers
- Harp Strings
- Harps
- Tuning Keys
- Tuning Pick-ups
- Electronic Tuner
- End Tables
- Wood Polishes
- soft, clean rags
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Step 1
Keep your harp in a safe location - away from high foot traffic that might knock it over.
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Step 2
Avoid placing the harp near other breakable objects such as windows and pieces of china.
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Step 3
Keep the harp in an area that will not experience extreme or abrupt changes in temperature.
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Step 4
Allow the harp to cool down or warm up slowly when moving it from place to place.
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Step 5
Keep the harp out of sunlight, which not only fades the wood but also loosens the glue holding the wood and its veneers together.
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Step 6
Keep a quilted harp cover on the instrument when it's not in use for protection from dust and bumps.
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Step 7
Use wood polish made for musical instruments to clean your harp on a regular basis. This will protect it from dust and other harmful environmental agents.
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Step 8
Tune the strings prior to practice and performances.
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Step 9
Check the strings regularly for signs of wear and fraying. Purchase new strings as needed and practice with them until they begin to stay in tune for more than a few minutes.
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Step 10
Avoid high humidity and other extreme conditions that will diminish the quality and longevity of the strings.
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Step 11
Replace the strings one at a time, not all at once or in large groups.
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Step 12
Slightly loosen the strings if you are going to be transporting your harp or not playing it for an extended period.
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Step 13
Find an experienced harp technician in your area or one who will travel to your area. Keep the technician's name and number available and call him or her for all but minor repairs.
