Directory of Clarsach Resources

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A triangular frame harp developed in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. Referred to as the Gaelic harp, Irish harp, cruit, cláirseach or clàrsach, and wire-strung harp. It differs in several respects from both early harps in the rest of Europe, and modern harps, as it is played on the left shoulder and its strings are traditionally made of metal.

Resources in This Category

• Ardival Harps

  http://www.ardival.com/
  Makers of wire-strung clarsachs following the Scottish and Irish traditions. Also offer harp playing holidays in Strathpeffer in the Highlands of Scotland. Portfolio and contact information.

• Commun na Clarsach : The Clarsach Society

  http://www.clarsachsociety.co.uk/
  Overview with details of events and services to teachers, students and players.

• Cynthia Cathcart

  http://www.cynthiacathcart.com/
  Gaelic harper. Biography with details of books, recordings, concerts, articles and contact information.

• Gaelic Harps and Harpers in Ireland and Scotland

  http://www.silcom.com/~vikman/isles/scriptorium/harps/harps.html
  A history of the clarsach. Developments, tradition, bibliography, and pictures.

• Jo Morrison, Celtic Harper

  http://www.triharpskel.com/
  Provides details of performances, repertoire, booking information, sound samples, recordings and clarsach resources.

• Midsummer and Music in Scotland's Outer Hebrides

  http://www.lochroag.co.uk/
  Information about the Loch Roag tuition workshops with Alison Kinnaird and Wendy Stewart.

• Phamie Gow

  http://www.phamiegow.com/
  Performer, composer and graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Information about workshops, commissions, discography and awards.

• Scottish Harp Society of America

  http://www.shsa.org/
  A non-profit educational organization dedicated to the clarsach and its music both ancient and modern. Membership information and contact details.

• The Clarsach

  http://website.lineone.net/~trotternish/clarsach.html
  Brief description and history of the clarsach in Scotland. Includes an audio excerpt.

• Timothy Harps

  http://www.timothyharps.ca/
  Offers handcrafted Celtic harps. Provides information about models and options available, including sharping levers and custom carving.

 

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