Changing a wire string on a harp is not that common, but when it comes up there are a few key differences in how you replace a wire string compared to a gut or nylon string. This video demonstrates in step by step instructions how to replace a wire string on a pedal harp.

00:00 Introduction
1:12 Tools needed
1:49 Removing the old string
3:00 Preparing the harp
3:34 Threading the new string through the harp
4:48 Leaving slack on the string
5:44 Winding the string around the tuning pin
6:55 Tuning the string
7:29 Clipping off the excess string
7:51 Conclusion

Other string changing videos:
How to Determine the Correct Replacement String:
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Replacing a Nylon String:
[ Ссылка ]
Replacing a Gut String:
[ Ссылка ]
Replacing a Full Set of Strings:
[ Ссылка ]

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: [ Ссылка ]. 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, [ Ссылка ], 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.

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