Re: [Harp-L] Windsavers



There are several questions about windsavers.

Q. Will the reeds sound without windsavers?
A. Yes.

Q.Will I enjoy playing the harp without windsavers?
A. No.

Q. Why does a chromatic need windsavers while a diatonic doesn't.
A. Although both diatonic and chromatic harps have air leakage through the opening reeds, the chromatic has leakage from one hole to another through the slide. Using windsavers to prevent leakage through the opening reeds makes up for the leakage through the slide.


I suggest that you get several sets of new windsavers from Hohner, Romel. or make your own. Then play your 64 without windsavers. When you discover that you can't tolerate it that way, you will have a new set to apply.

In general, sticking and popping is caused by condensation under the windsavers. Starting with a warm harp and waxing the reedplate under the windsavers will greatly reduce the problem.

Buzzing or ratttling windsavers have curled away from the reedplate. The best remedy is to replace them with new ones which lie flat.

This is a big subject and much has been written about it. What I have written above is no more than an introduction.

Vern

----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Power" <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 7:14 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Windsavers



My question still is, Are windsavers necessary? Can I play the harp without
them?


Thanks,

Randy
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