What do tuning pins on a harp do?

What do tuning pins on a harp do?

Tuning Pins are just what they sound like They are the pin around which a string wraps and around which a tuning wrench can be placed so that a string can be adjusted into the correct pitch.

What size is a harp tuning key?

The concert harp tuning key fits a 0.185″ square pin. Many lever harps use that size, but there are two common smaller sizes and one larger size in use.

How do you fix a buzzing harp string?

If the ends of your harp strings are too long, they can touch the wood of your harp and make a buzzing sound.

  1. To fix it: Reach inside the soundbox of your harp (the part that leans against your body) and trim any long string ends with a pair of scissors/wire cutters.
  2. To fix it: Just replace those strings!

Are all harp tuning keys the same?

There are several sizes of harp tuning pins used by different makers. It is extremely important that you purchase the correct size key for your harp.

Why are my harp strings buzzing?

1. The string ends inside your harp are vibrating. If the ends of your harp strings are too long, they can touch the wood of your harp and make a buzzing sound. To fix it: Reach inside the soundbox of your harp (the part that leans against your body) and trim any long string ends with a pair of scissors/wire cutters.

Can you tune a harp with a wrench?

Pedal harps, lever harps, even antique harps can all be tuned with the same wrench, making it the ultimate tool for harpists with multiple instruments or for teachers whose students frequently forget to bring their wrenches to lessons!

How do you change the pitch on a harp?

The reality of musical strings is that you can raise the pitch in one of two ways: make the string tighter or make the string shorter. You can lower the pitch in one of two ways: make the string looser or make the string longer. Pitch, length, and tension are interrelated.