Testimonials!
“I have been enchanted with double string harps since the first time I laid eyes on one. My favorite are the Stoney Ends; I have a Lorraine (and also had an Anne, which they no longer make). They sound gorgeous, aren't bank-breaking expensive, are sturdy, and travel well.
“The angle of the strings makes all the difference for me. Other harp manufacturers have their strings in parallel rows but Stoney End places the strings at a slight angle and closer together, so it's easier to play, see and gives your harp longevity.”
Deette Bunn, BA, MM
Harp Instructor, Syracuse University
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“My Eve 22 double-strung harp was a joy to travel with during the recent HARPA Tour in Scotland. If you want a small, lightweight harp that sounds angelic no matter what you play, and a harp that that unlocks your creativity, the Eve 22 double strung is for you!” –Beth Kolle, Seattle, WA
“The double-strung harp has changed my life.
Playing the harp is FUN now – there is so much joy with two rows of strings. The simple elegance of the Lorraine 29 double combines a lovely crisp tone with lighter string tension. Also, the base comes in two heights. The shorter six inch legs make it just my size.” – Ann Bolton, Asheville NC
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On Brittany double lap harp:
”I am totally delighted with my little harp in every way... the sound, appearance, ease of tuning, comfort of playing it, and the fullness of the double strung music on such a small harp.
“I've experimented with taking some of my songs from single string and playing them on the double and can see that the base clef can be played 2 octaves higher when needed and give a really pretty sound." – Melody Wood, Newfield, Maine
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“I got my Brittany! It is amazing. I can't believe what a big voice it has for such a little harp; it is so much fun to play. I am already finding that the double strung is way more satisfying to me than the single.
After practicing something a few times, if I close my eyes and play, I don't need to see the strings; I can feel where my hands should be. It is a much more natural instrument for me.
I'm also loving it being a lap harp; I like it even more than my floor harp. I can sit anywhere, play, and move it around with me.” – Aimee Carlson, Granger, IN
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“Just looking at it makes me feel good! I entered the harp world with double strung harp. It has touched my soul like no other instrument I have played. This tiny little lovely beautiful instrument brought me happiness, and more is yet the come!” – Amir Seyifori, Beijing, China
“I LOVE my Brittany Double strung harp! When I first saw double strung harps, I dismissed them as something I could never play. I was wrong! With very little practice, I could see the strings just fine. And simple songs sound best on it. Because there are two rows of strings in the same octave, the result is an enchanting fairy dust sound.” –Teresa Hulquist, Asheville NC
“I really enjoy my Brittany harp. I was able to fit it in a Revo hard case suitcase and it safely transported on my plane ride home (with packaging of course). If I had a full sized harp I'm not sure how I would've been able to transport it. A lot of hassle is avoided by having a smaller harp.” – Matt Wong, Oklahoma City, OK
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“This Brittany can go anywhere with me because it is so light weight. I take it to bed in the evenings and play sitting up on the bed. That's how I unwind before going to sleep!” – Teresa Hulquist, Asheville NC
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“I hope your page helps others who are on the fence about trying the double. Lots of people play both, but I love double strung so much I will likely not use my single anymore!” Aimee Carlson, Granger, IN
“Carolyn has an infectious delight in discovering double strung harps. I took up double strung to get away from the more traditional methods of playing the harp and her tutorials are so entertaining!
“I have watched every single one of them, and more than once. She has stirred my creative juices and motivated me to experiment. And she is clever, creative and just plain FUN!”
Deette Bunn, BA, MM, Harp Instructor, Syracuse University
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“I have played lever and pedal harps for 14 years. I never thought that I would have the ability or dexterity to play a double strung harp. Wrong! (continued below:)
“I came across Carolyn's double strung videos and after one video, I was hooked! Within a few days, I had a Stoney End double strung Lorraine headed my way, and I haven't looked back since!!” – Brook Boddie, Shreveport, LA
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“Thanks to Carolyn's beautiful videos, I've been able to take free "harp lessons" from the comfort of my own home. She's taught me much about double strung technique, what works well and what doesn't, and countless other tidbits of double strung magic that I could have never learned on my own.”
– Brook Boddie, Shreveport, LA
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“Just playing around with the patterns in your early tutorials has been satisfying, and I have had very little if any visual distress. My double harp is MY harp for sure. Easy to manage for size and weight, lots of strings and we just cuddle in.”– Susan Romeo, Whitesboro, NY
“The full, rich tone of the double strung harp makes me feel like I am playing a complicated duet with an intuitive partner. There are endless options for new sounds. Thanks to Carolyn Deal’s excellent tutorials I try out a new technique every week. I love playing with friends because the double strung brings a new dimension to the ensemble.” –Julie Rehder, Wilmington, NC
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“I really enjoy playing my Eve 22 double strung lap harp.
This is now my main harp; I’m not playing my big single strung these days.” – Sylvia Cherry, Raleigh, NC
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“Learning to see the strings takes very little time. That should not hold you back from getting a double strung harp. Once you get one, you will be thrilled you did!!” – Sylvia Cherry, Raleigh, NC
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“The Lorraines on your your videos sound great, but you don't get a real idea of just how GORGEOUS they are until you play one in person.” – Brook Boddie, Shreveport LA
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“One thing I LOVE about the double strung harp is that it has a beautiful glittery sound when playing in the same register. You can’t get that sound on a single strung harp. I also like the fact that when I play a string that I didn’t intend to play, it is not noticeable.” – Sylvia Cherry, Raleigh NC
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“Carolyn, received my Eve double harp yesterday. Love it.
I am finding it easier to play than I expected. I have to tear myself away from it.” – Sister Eileen Derrick, Fayetteville NY
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“In one of my favorite videos, ‘Double Strung Harp Tutorial 26, ‘Nature, Gaze Listen’, Carolyn teaches breathing and borrowing time, concepts that I have been trying to teach my harp students for quite a while.
“She puts into words what it means to really sit behind a harp and become one with it. She helps us make music that is beautiful enough to soothe even the hardest of hearts.” – Brook Boddie, Shreveport, LA
