I love that you can proceed happily with fancy or cheap. You strengthen me when I feel like my little Harp is socially unacceptable. Thank you for that!
Helen Wright your comment couldn’t make me happier, thank you ❤️ I seriously believe every instrument can bring joy. Keep wearing your little harp colors with pride! :)
@@mariannebouvettemusic Would you say these'd be a decent starter for an adult interested in learning the basics of harp/interested in throwing harp music into their own recordings? Been interested in harp for a while, and 100ish quid isn't something I'd be too fussed over.
@@soulofash2112 yes you should definitely consider this. It sounds very decent, has good string tension and standard spacing, very comfortable to hold (unlike many other lap harps) and there’s a lot you can play with 2 octaves (in fact I hope I can release sheet music for this little harp very soon...). Another musician contacted me last month with the very same question as he wanted to start learning the harp and integrate his recordings into digital mixes, and he seems very happy with his purchase - if you use DAW as well I think the possibilities will be endless!
you prolly dont care but does someone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot the password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.
Mini harp school? Sounds like the potential for some students to have a life changing experience under the expert tutelage of a master harpist! Lucky students!! Good luck and hope you keep us posted on how it goes!
WHETHER IT'S MESMERIZING MUSICAL MELODIES , OR A DISPLAY OF "POETRY IN MOTION" , YOU MAKE THE ORDINARY SO BEAUTIFULLY EXTRAORDINARY , SO EXCITING!!!V.W.
Wow, that's a tiny harp. Cool though. I bet I could build my own. My next harp though will likely be a 22 string. I'm glad to hear you play it though. I wonder about building some smaller harps because of their portability. Happy Harping! 🤓💪
Comme j'adore ma petite Aklot et votre livret, je m'amuse maintenant à reproduire à l'oreille la version de Respighi de cette vidéo qui est dans une autre clé et sensiblement différente mais tout aussi belle ❤ c'est vos arrangements qui font le plus progresser ma technique à la harpe ❤
@@SandrineDamfino oh c’est vraiment trop gentil Sandrine, merci pour votre adorable message et heureuse de vous inspirer ❤️ et encore merci de votre patience, le prochain livret arrive au plus vite 🙏 amitiés musicales de Belgique 🥰
This harp is just right for one learning to play on. Your beautiful nimble fingers just knows how to transform any harp into something magical. The Pros really outweighed the Cons and for the price very affordable. 💜 🎶 🎵
There's a saying that it takes a truly great musician to be able to make beautiful music on an instrument designed for amateur musicians since those are actually quite limiting and the sound isn't as rich or deep as a professional instrument. And you did an amazing job making beautiful music with this. I'd like to see what you can do with a cheap toy harp, like a tiny plastic toy.
Hi Marianne I love to watch you play. I am currently learning to play on a rented 34 string. I'd love to buy a small harp like this that is affordable. When will you be releasing the sheet music, I'd love to buy it 😊
Thanks for your demonstration! I recently bought an AKLOT harp but I have never played the harp before. Can you recommend sheet music for this instrument? I really don't know where to search. I can only find books for harps with many more than 15 strings.
Thanks for your comment! If you liked the song I played at the end of the video, I am going to publish a music book including these especially for the AKLOT 15. Keep you posted!
J'en avais assez de jouer pour moi toute seule sur ma jolie Camac et je me disais depuis longtemps qu'il me fallait un instrument portatif à ramener au travail pour les enfants. Donc j'ai opté pour une Pop'harpe, sympathique en somme mais peu confortable et le manque de tension me déstabilise tellement ! Je viens de craquer pour la AKLOT on verra ce que ça donne. Il faudra juste maintenant que je me fasse un répertoire pour harpe sans leviers ! En espérant qu'elle corresponde à mes attentes, je vous remercie pour le travail que vous faites, je n'ai vu personne aller aussi loin que vous dans le test de harpe.
Un grand merci pour votre commentaire et votre gentillesse! Oui, la portabilité, c’est un immense atout, on peut jouer à l’école, en voyage, en pleine nature… j’espère que votre Aklot vous plaira, moi cette harpe m’a vraiment bluffée, j’adore son ergonomie, son son et elle est vraiment tout terrain! Si vous cherchez des idées de répertoires voici une petite sélection: th-cam.com/video/caruYLdnh9g/w-d-xo.html. Bonne continuation ❤️
Merci pour la démonstration. Je vais sûrement craquer , histoire de pouvoir jouer tranquillement dans mon canapé. Ma vielle Mélusine va être jalouse mais cette petite harpe semble parfaite pour "gratouiller" devant la TV ! 😂😂😂...
Merci Olivier, ravie que ma vidéo puisse être utile! Oui, cette petite harpe est bien pratique, il ferait aussi un très bon instrument de voyage. En tout cas c’est vraiment une agréable surprise pour ce prix.
@@mariannebouvettemusic No they are Nylon and much thinner, better quality. Clear, Blue and red. No white strings. A supplier in British Columbia, Canada helped me.
Yes it’s a great little instrument and lots of users have confirmed it’s a great choice for beginners or harpists on the go! Sadly I haven’t seen any other finishes available, only this plain wood color. If you’re not afraid of restringing it completely, you may want to paint it yourself and customise it though?
Hi there! Thanks for sharing - I want a harp to take around with me for fun, and this seems like a good idea. Did you find any other budget options? Say, under 200 or so? I have a 'main' harp already, so I don't need a "best of both" instrument, just something portable and fun!
Nice to see your harp family growing 🥰I would warmly suggest the brand new Cèilidh bardic harp range from Muzikkon. You can hear them here (19 string harp - th-cam.com/video/4pgfL_tjbwY/w-d-xo.html) and here (15 string harp - th-cam.com/video/tB4EPwFqm30/w-d-xo.html). They have amazing sound and projection, are super well designed and very portable. Fully levered. Highly recommended!
Thanks! Here you go: shop.aklot.com/products/aklot-lyre-harp-mahogany-15-string-nylon-with-carry-bag-tuning-wrench-string-strap?_pos=12&_sid=7ea09c01b&_ss=r
These might be stupid questions but is this a harp or a lyre? I thought this is a harp but I saw it sold online as a 'lyre harp' so I'm no longer sure. Also, is it suitable for a complete beginner?
There are no stupid questions! :) there is a lot of confusion between harps and lyres because of their similarities (string type, string layout, playing style…), and those instruments definitely belong to the same family, but they are different in structure: the harp strings rise vertically to the soundboard, while the lyre strings run parallel to the soundboard. Also their shape is often different - harps tend to look more triangular while lyres tend to look tourner. This AKLOT instrument is technically a harp. Yes it is suitable for complete beginners! Some of my students are happily learning with it.
So sorry to hear :( sadly it looks like prices are increasing everywhere and in many sectors, not sparing musical instruments :( I never had to change strings in this harp (and I did get a free set of replacement strings when I ordered it at the time) but they are basic nylon strings. Alternatively I warmly recommend Muzikkon’s latest release, the Céilidh 15, which has an excellent sound (higher quality strings than the AKLOT), is fully levered unlike the AKLOT (so many more possibilities for a complex repertoire) and has fantastic detachable legs with it! th-cam.com/video/tB4EPwFqm30/w-d-xo.html
Hi, i’m looking to buy a harp just like this one, because i want something cheap and playable to practice playing the harp before i go for a more expensive one, and i was just wondering if anyone could link where to buy this in replies? thanks!
I didn’t make any changes to the strings. I’ve had this harp for over a year now, it still holds the tuning very well and sounds absolutely fine. Very happy with it, such an affordable and versatile instrument. You can hear how it sounds today in this video! th-cam.com/video/caruYLdnh9g/w-d-xo.html
Hi Heather, I played the tunes in the video with the original harp strings off the shelf! I thought they sounded pretty decent as they were. If you change yours let me know if you hear a noticeable improvement!
Yes, you can use a free tuning app like Soundcorset on any smartphone and make sure you follow the instrument’s string chart to tune each string to the right note.
Hi Helen, actually I didn’t feel the need to change the string colors. It’s pretty straightforward to locate the Cs/Fs regardless of the unusual color coding! But you could easily replace the green C and the red F, I think Glenluce offers affordable replacement strings in that same range
Hey! You can try this website maybe: shop.aklot.com/products/aklot-lyre-harp-mahogany-15-string-nylon-with-carry-bag-tuning-wrench-string-strap?_pos=12&_sid=7ea09c01b&_ss=r
I love that you can proceed happily with fancy or cheap. You strengthen me when I feel like my little Harp is socially unacceptable. Thank you for that!
Helen Wright your comment couldn’t make me happier, thank you ❤️ I seriously believe every instrument can bring joy. Keep wearing your little harp colors with pride! :)
@@mariannebouvettemusic Would you say these'd be a decent starter for an adult interested in learning the basics of harp/interested in throwing harp music into their own recordings? Been interested in harp for a while, and 100ish quid isn't something I'd be too fussed over.
@@soulofash2112 yes you should definitely consider this. It sounds very decent, has good string tension and standard spacing, very comfortable to hold (unlike many other lap harps) and there’s a lot you can play with 2 octaves (in fact I hope I can release sheet music for this little harp very soon...). Another musician contacted me last month with the very same question as he wanted to start learning the harp and integrate his recordings into digital mixes, and he seems very happy with his purchase - if you use DAW as well I think the possibilities will be endless!
you prolly dont care but does someone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account??
I somehow forgot the password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.
@Jordan Willie instablaster :)
Informative demo, Marianne! I'm surprised they come in a box. I thought angels delivered them from heaven.
Sounds pretty darn good. Thank you for the video.
Mini harp school? Sounds like the potential for some students to have a life changing experience under the expert tutelage of a master harpist! Lucky students!! Good luck and hope you keep us posted on how it goes!
WHETHER IT'S MESMERIZING MUSICAL MELODIES , OR A DISPLAY OF "POETRY IN MOTION" , YOU MAKE THE ORDINARY SO BEAUTIFULLY EXTRAORDINARY , SO EXCITING!!!V.W.
Wow, that's a tiny harp. Cool though. I bet I could build my own. My next harp though will likely be a 22 string. I'm glad to hear you play it though. I wonder about building some smaller harps because of their portability. Happy Harping! 🤓💪
Comme j'adore ma petite Aklot et votre livret, je m'amuse maintenant à reproduire à l'oreille la version de Respighi de cette vidéo qui est dans une autre clé et sensiblement différente mais tout aussi belle ❤ c'est vos arrangements qui font le plus progresser ma technique à la harpe ❤
@@SandrineDamfino oh c’est vraiment trop gentil Sandrine, merci pour votre adorable message et heureuse de vous inspirer ❤️ et encore merci de votre patience, le prochain livret arrive au plus vite 🙏 amitiés musicales de Belgique 🥰
This harp is just right for one learning to play on. Your beautiful nimble fingers just knows how to transform any harp into something magical. The Pros really outweighed the Cons and for the price very affordable. 💜 🎶 🎵
There's a saying that it takes a truly great musician to be able to make beautiful music on an instrument designed for amateur musicians since those are actually quite limiting and the sound isn't as rich or deep as a professional instrument. And you did an amazing job making beautiful music with this. I'd like to see what you can do with a cheap toy harp, like a tiny plastic toy.
Hi Marianne I love to watch you play. I am currently learning to play on a rented 34 string. I'd love to buy a small harp like this that is affordable. When will you be releasing the sheet music, I'd love to buy it 😊
Hi! So nice to read ❤️ the sheet music should be available later this year, keep you posted ❤️
@@mariannebouvettemusic looking forward to it 😊
Thanks for your demonstration! I recently bought an AKLOT harp but I have never played the harp before. Can you recommend sheet music for this instrument? I really don't know where to search. I can only find books for harps with many more than 15 strings.
Thanks for your comment! If you liked the song I played at the end of the video, I am going to publish a music book including these especially for the AKLOT 15. Keep you posted!
@@mariannebouvettemusic Is this available yet? Your videos are beautiful and I'm considering looking into this harp.
Thank you so much Shadowless Silence! Planning release later this year!
Thanks for this review - très informative! 💚
Sharon Powers: Harp of Birmingham : avec plaisir :)
J'en avais assez de jouer pour moi toute seule sur ma jolie Camac et je me disais depuis longtemps qu'il me fallait un instrument portatif à ramener au travail pour les enfants. Donc j'ai opté pour une Pop'harpe, sympathique en somme mais peu confortable et le manque de tension me déstabilise tellement ! Je viens de craquer pour la AKLOT on verra ce que ça donne. Il faudra juste maintenant que je me fasse un répertoire pour harpe sans leviers ! En espérant qu'elle corresponde à mes attentes, je vous remercie pour le travail que vous faites, je n'ai vu personne aller aussi loin que vous dans le test de harpe.
Un grand merci pour votre commentaire et votre gentillesse! Oui, la portabilité, c’est un immense atout, on peut jouer à l’école, en voyage, en pleine nature… j’espère que votre Aklot vous plaira, moi cette harpe m’a vraiment bluffée, j’adore son ergonomie, son son et elle est vraiment tout terrain! Si vous cherchez des idées de répertoires voici une petite sélection: th-cam.com/video/caruYLdnh9g/w-d-xo.html. Bonne continuation ❤️
Thank you for giving us not so rich people hope that our Pakistani harps are worthwhile
Harp has very melodious sound
Merci pour la démonstration. Je vais sûrement craquer , histoire de pouvoir jouer tranquillement dans mon canapé. Ma vielle Mélusine va être jalouse mais cette petite harpe semble parfaite pour "gratouiller" devant la TV ! 😂😂😂...
Merci Olivier, ravie que ma vidéo puisse être utile! Oui, cette petite harpe est bien pratique, il ferait aussi un très bon instrument de voyage. En tout cas c’est vraiment une agréable surprise pour ce prix.
I got one to learn on and changed the strings to zither strings and it sounds much better 🥳
Interesting! Which strings did you use exactly? Are they metallic strings?
@@mariannebouvettemusic No they are Nylon and much thinner, better quality. Clear, Blue and red. No white strings. A supplier in British Columbia, Canada helped me.
Very informative! Sounds quite ok! Is there any other color-coating, like black or white? That would look much cooler!
Yes it’s a great little instrument and lots of users have confirmed it’s a great choice for beginners or harpists on the go! Sadly I haven’t seen any other finishes available, only this plain wood color. If you’re not afraid of restringing it completely, you may want to paint it yourself and customise it though?
I worked on Respiegi's Siliciana for a year, before i could play it accurately!😮
Do you have any problems with the pegs slipping? I ordered a whit Lot music and they don’t stay in tune.
No one talks about the strap/shows it, thank you.
Cool thank you for the video it sounds really lovely where did u get it from ?
Thanks Teresa! I got it from Amazon but it’s currently out of stock - one of my students also found it on eBay last week at an even better price!
favolosoooo😍😍😍😍😍
Hi there! Thanks for sharing - I want a harp to take around with me for fun, and this seems like a good idea. Did you find any other budget options? Say, under 200 or so?
I have a 'main' harp already, so I don't need a "best of both" instrument, just something portable and fun!
Nice to see your harp family growing 🥰I would warmly suggest the brand new Cèilidh bardic harp range from Muzikkon. You can hear them here (19 string harp - th-cam.com/video/4pgfL_tjbwY/w-d-xo.html) and here (15 string harp - th-cam.com/video/tB4EPwFqm30/w-d-xo.html). They have amazing sound and projection, are super well designed and very portable. Fully levered. Highly recommended!
@@mariannebouvettemusic thank you for this :)
Adorable. ❤ 🎶 ❤
Holding the soundbox against the body must effect the sound negatively, or am I not understanding how the soundbox works?
It sounds good but why did you get so many?
Because she teaches.
Seré franco, me diría las medidas y tipo de madera de esa arpa para hacerme una yo mismo ya que no tengo dinero para comprar una ??
Great vid. Would you provide me the seller's website please.
Thanks! Here you go: shop.aklot.com/products/aklot-lyre-harp-mahogany-15-string-nylon-with-carry-bag-tuning-wrench-string-strap?_pos=12&_sid=7ea09c01b&_ss=r
Hi Marianne did you release any sheet music for this yet 😊
Dear Polly - finally the sheet music is available for this! You can contact me at info@celticizemeandjazzmeup.com for more information:)
These might be stupid questions but is this a harp or a lyre? I thought this is a harp but I saw it sold online as a 'lyre harp' so I'm no longer sure. Also, is it suitable for a complete beginner?
There are no stupid questions! :) there is a lot of confusion between harps and lyres because of their similarities (string type, string layout, playing style…), and those instruments definitely belong to the same family, but they are different in structure: the harp strings rise vertically to the soundboard, while the lyre strings run parallel to the soundboard. Also their shape is often different - harps tend to look more triangular while lyres tend to look tourner. This AKLOT instrument is technically a harp. Yes it is suitable for complete beginners! Some of my students are happily learning with it.
@@mariannebouvettemusic Thank you!
could you also put steelstrings on this harp?
I’m not sure the tension would be appropriate for that kind of strings
They have raised the price and do not give an extra set of strings. Where and what type of strings does this baby harp use?
So sorry to hear :( sadly it looks like prices are increasing everywhere and in many sectors, not sparing musical instruments :( I never had to change strings in this harp (and I did get a free set of replacement strings when I ordered it at the time) but they are basic nylon strings. Alternatively I warmly recommend Muzikkon’s latest release, the Céilidh 15, which has an excellent sound (higher quality strings than the AKLOT), is fully levered unlike the AKLOT (so many more possibilities for a complex repertoire) and has fantastic detachable legs with it!
th-cam.com/video/tB4EPwFqm30/w-d-xo.html
Hi, i’m looking to buy a harp just like this one, because i want something cheap and playable to practice playing the harp before i go for a more expensive one, and i was just wondering if anyone could link where to buy this in replies? thanks!
www.amazon.com/AKLOT-Mahogany-Beginner-International-Standard/dp/B093L65Z2R
The music u play on here. Is this available? I'd love to learn these on my aklot too 😊
Hey, I’m working on the sheet music right now, will be ready in December! Thanks!
@@mariannebouvettemusic ohh great news. I'm looking forward to that. Thanks Marianne 😊
Did you change the strings after playing it a while? Or did you keep it how it came?
I didn’t make any changes to the strings. I’ve had this harp for over a year now, it still holds the tuning very well and sounds absolutely fine. Very happy with it, such an affordable and versatile instrument. You can hear how it sounds today in this video! th-cam.com/video/caruYLdnh9g/w-d-xo.html
Where can i find (free) sheet musics of these songs?
Did you play all those tunes with the original strings or restring it first? I bought new strings but haven’t changed them yet.
Hi Heather, I played the tunes in the video with the original harp strings off the shelf! I thought they sounded pretty decent as they were. If you change yours let me know if you hear a noticeable improvement!
Did you change them? And what brand did you use? Noticeable difference?
@@SharonCullenArt I haven’t changed them yet
Great video,.. I already got mine.. Thank you !!!!!! Great channel. Marianne is super !!!!!!
So nice of you 🙏 thank you. Very nice meeting you through our channels! ❤️
Could a beginner learn to tune this harp?
Yes, you can use a free tuning app like Soundcorset on any smartphone and make sure you follow the instrument’s string chart to tune each string to the right note.
Quanto custa?
99 euro
What did you do to fix the string colors?
Hi Helen, actually I didn’t feel the need to change the string colors. It’s pretty straightforward to locate the Cs/Fs regardless of the unusual color coding! But you could easily replace the green C and the red F, I think Glenluce offers affordable replacement strings in that same range
@@mariannebouvettemusic i just left them too.
👏👏👏👏👏👍☘
Y a pas les demi-tons ? Hoooo... ça doit pas être facile pour jouer. Il faut accorder la harpe à chaque morceau ?
Great very nace beautyfull
Would you sell one of them to me?
since no one could send This product to İstanbul :(
Hey! You can try this website maybe: shop.aklot.com/products/aklot-lyre-harp-mahogany-15-string-nylon-with-carry-bag-tuning-wrench-string-strap?_pos=12&_sid=7ea09c01b&_ss=r
@@mariannebouvettemusic I will try! Thank you so much! :))