Sensory Harp Stringing

Step 1. Ensure tuning pin is raised 1" (one inch) above surface of the sound board.This is done using the tuning wrench, turning the pin anti-clockwise.

Step 2. Thread new string through the ferrule.

Step 3. Pass string beyond the tuning pin to the recommended length (see table below).

Step 4. Cut string to length using household wire cutters.

Step 5. Thread string through the back on the tuning pin so that approx. 1/8th of an inch protrudes through the other side of the pin.

Step 6. Pull on string to take up all the slack. Because you have threaded the string through the back of the pin the string will stay attached while being kept taught.

Step 7. Place your tuning wrench over the tuning pin and wind the string in a clockwise direction continuing to keep the string reasonably taught.

Step 8. Completely Strung Harp -
facing instrument left to right.

Once you have completed the above steps you can go ahead and tune the string(s). If you are using a chromatic tuner, tune the string so the meter's needle is pointing at the perfect tuning position (see below). Please remember, once a string is near to its exact tuning only a small amount of adjustment (using the tuning wrench) will be needed. Always tune using SMALL steps to prevent breaking string. Take care not to over tune your harp which could cause damage to the instrument. A CHROMATIC tuner similar to the one shown in the photos below is available from most musical instrument stores for around $20.00. A tuning chart is available by clicking on this link - TUNING CHART

Shows string needs to be tuned a little more.

Shows string needs to be tuned a little less.