How to Adjust the Bass Disc Prongs of a Pedal Harp, Harp Care, Maintenance, and Repair #24

In this video, Jacqueline Pollauf shows how to make a small adjustment to the bass wire disc prongs of a pedal harp. A full-size 47 string pedal harp is used. This small adjustment helps with strings that are sounding a bit dull in the sharp position.

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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Overview of the Problem
1:42 A Closer Look at the Discs
3:15 Demonstration of the Problem with the Disc
4:07 Adjusting the Disc Prong
4:54 Tips for Diagnosing the Problem
5:49 Conclusion

Jacqueline Pollauf is a professional harpist based in Baltimore, Maryland. She regularly publishes videos in a variety of categories: solo works, instructional videos, harp repair and maintenance, and inspirational videos for young harpists.

Recordings are available through all major music outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon.

More information about Jacqueline is available at her website: http://www.jpharp.com/. Here you can sign up for her mailing list, find out about upcoming performances, and learn about online harp lessons and workshops.

Visit Jacqueline’s informational harp website, https://www.harpinsideout.com/, for a wealth of informative articles and videos about the harp. Sheet music of Jacqueline’s exercises and arrangements is available for purchase here as well.