Tuning Instructions
For harps with removable
bridges, set the bridge in the ap-
proximate position shown in the
illustrations. All the harps in this
brochure have tapered tuning
pins. It is very important to press
firmly inward while tuning. Use a
piano or electronic tuner as a ref-
erence. Biblical tuning allows for
the player to set the tuning based
on inspiration. Hence, there is
no right or wrong tuning. For
instruments with colored nylon
strings, red strings are generally
tuned to C, while the blue strings
are tuned to F. Tuning sugges-
tions are given left to right, facing
the soundboard.
Before You Play
Harps are de-tuned prior to shipping to reduce the chance of damage. Tuning
adds tension and changes the structure of the harp and length of the strings.
Because of this, a new harp will require frequent tunings in the first few weeks.
Regular tuning for several months will develop the harp’s bright voice. Tonal
stability will increase with age.
Lyre Harp
- HLRE
8 Metal Strings
Scale Length: 10 1/2”(L) – 10 1/2”(R)
Lyre Harp
- HLRP
16 Metal Strings
Scale Length: 21 3/4”(L) – 13”(R)
Lyre Harp
- HLRT, HLLT
10 Metal Strings
Scale Length: 10 7/8”(L) – 12 3/4”(R)
Kinnor Harp
- HKNA
10 Nylon Strings
Scale Length: 18 3/4”(L) – 21 1/2”(R)
Changing a String
With your tuning key, turn the pin
until the hole is straight up and down.
Thread
the string
through
the tuning
pin. Pull on
the string
as you turn
the tuning key clockwise, turn until
tight. Push the string in the groove
of the bridge pin. As you turn, be
sure the string is winding, without
overlapping, towards the harp.
When the proper pitch is reached,
trim the end of the string to about
half an inch.
Mini Kinnor Harp
- HKNM, HKNM-L
10 Nylon Strings
Scale Length: 9 1/2”(L) – 12 3/4”(R)
(L) – (R)
Bridge Placement
Approximate bridge position for correct scale length. The scale length is the vibrating
part of strings between nut and bridge. The scale length measures 9.5 inches on the
left side and 12.75 inches on the right side of our mini kinnor harp.
