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Summary of Contents for Joystrings Music Joystrings Harp
- Page 1 Joystrings Music Joystrings Music Joystrings Music Joystrings Music presents the Joystrings Harp Joystrings Harp Joystrings Harp Joystrings Harp NSTRUCTIONS UIDE Online Preview Version October 8, 2007 © 2007 Joystrings Music...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A word about rhythm ....................4 Components of the Joystrings Harp................5 A word about tuning ......................6 Setup ...........................6 Inserting the leg into your Joystrings harp ...............6 Setting up the harp stand.....................6 Tuning..........................7 Tips for tuning .......................8 How to play the Joystrings Harp..................9 Insert the sheet music ....................9... -
Page 3: Welcome
Most people can play a simple tune the very first time they sit at a Joystrings harp, even if they’ve never played any instrument before. And with a little patience, most people can even... -
Page 4: Quick Start
, 2, 3, 4, , 2, 3, 4…” To help you with this, some of our music for the Joystrings Harp is printed with those numbers beside the notes. (If you don’t need those numbers, just ignore them.) Page 4... -
Page 5: Components Of The Joystrings Harp
Inlaid wood mosaic ring (optional) Leg hole for tabletop use (optional) Other options (recommended) Tuning key Harp carrying case Harp stand Harp stand cover Tuning aid with contact microphone and earphone And of course Joystrings Harp sheet music (“Note Maps”) Page 5... -
Page 6: A Word About Tuning
Setup Setup Inserting the leg into your Joystrings harp If your harp came with a leg, place the harp face down on your lap and look at its back. There should be a hole there to receive the leg. Gently insert the tapered end of the leg all the way into the hole, then give it a firm push and a slight twist at the same time. -
Page 7: Tuning
All stringed instruments need tuning from time to time. The 25 strings on the Joystrings harp are each tuned to one of the individual notes (called “semitones” by musicians) from which all music is composed. To make your harp sound right, you’ll need to tune each string to the correct sound (or “pitch”). -
Page 8: Tips For Tuning
Joystrings Music Joystrings Music Joystrings Music Joystrings Music The second way is more accurate: you use a tuning aid, a little computer with a microphone that listens to the harp and indicates by how much the pitch of each string is too high (sharp) or too low (flat). You adjust the tuning until the tuning aid indicates that the note is exactly right. -
Page 9: How To Play The Joystrings Harp
How to play the Joystrings Harp Insert the sheet music Joystrings Harp “note maps” are designed to last a long time with careful handling. They are printed on stiff board stock with a special coating to give sharp, clear images of the printed notes. Keep them away from water, which may warp the board and cause the ink to run. -
Page 10: Playing The Piece
Joystrings Music Joystrings Music Joystrings Music Joystrings Music Playing the piece At the top of each sheet of music there’s a note with a large arrow pointing to it. Start by plucking that note, and wait for the length of time indicated by the size and shape of the note (there is a small list on every sheet showing how many beats to allow for each shape of note). -
Page 11: Writing Your Own Music
Joystrings Harp! All you need is paper and pencil, and a little time. The right size of paper The Joystrings Harp is designed to hold sheet music that is 11 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Most printers will be happy to cut paper to that size for you, or you can do it yourself. -
Page 12: Symbols
Playing your Joystrings Harp is even more enjoyable when you get together with other owners to play together in a Joystrings Harp group. If there is no group where you live, you can start one. You don’t even need another Joystrings Harp owner to start a group;... -
Page 13: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning Treat your Joystrings Harp gently, as you would any fine musical instrument. If it needs cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with clean water; for stubborn marks try adding one drop of hand dishwashing detergent to the damp cloth, or clean the harp with a product like Martin®... -
Page 14: Contacting Us
E-mail: joystrings @ gmail.com Our website, where you can find our current list of available music and details of upcoming harp concerts, is at http:/ / www.joystrings.com We wish you much pleasure in playing your new Joystrings Harp! Page 14...
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