It has been about seven years now since I got my beloved 34 strings ‘Kinneret’ harp, and I haven’t stopped praising it ever since. I’ve taken this harp with me (or shall I say – this harp has taken me?) touring around the country, and people always admire it for both its sound and appearance. What made me value the unique sound and quality of Woodsong harps all the more was the fact that my work has taken me abroad over the last three years or so. Not being able to take my Woodsong harp with me to the US and UK, I found myself exploring the sounds and feel of quite a few models from quite a few makers. While being well aware of (and glad about) the fact that each and every maker, wood type or even every tree and every individual harp have their own unique sound, I am now more convinced than ever that I prefer Peter’s beautiful harps to any harp around the world (no, it is not an overstatement, I genuinely mean it!). In addition to wood, nylon and metal, these harps are also comprised of great care, heart and soul, and definitely sound like it! (When giving a harp playing demonstration in my niece’s classroom, I’ve explained to the children that this harp was made by a man who lives in Rosh-Pina and picks the trees for each harp by himself, putting lots and lots of heart into the making of each instrument. They were deeply impressed…) The strings (of both the ‘Galilee’ and ‘Kinneret’ models) are very conveniently spaced, and their sound is deep and full-bodied. One of my favourite qualities of the sound of Woodsong harps is that it is not a “piano-like” sound, but a real, rich, Celtic harp sound. Technicalities aside – a word about Peter and his studio is also in place. This studio is one of my favourite places to visit, and is worth the visit whether or not one plans on purchasing an instrument. Peter is one of the kindest people I’ve met, and the instruments he makes are simply magical. Your purchase of any instrument from him will not end with you paying for the instrument and receiving it – he’ll be there for you with any question, problem, or just if you want to visit his cosy studio again and experiment some more instruments. I never get tired of visiting this inspiring place, ‘checking-out’ a new stack of harps, and dreaming of someday getting a ‘Galilee’ model (speaking of the ‘Galilee’ – you’ve never heard such a small harp with such a full sound!!! This is unbelievable!). I warmly recommend visiting the studio and buying a Woodsong harp (or any instrument)! You won’t regret it! Sincerely,

 

Avital Rom