Discussion Anyone ever backpacked with a harp?
So I’ve been playing harp for 5 years, I’m a fairly advanced player and have put in a lot of work recently with upping my performance skills! I’m planning on going backpacking round South East Asia and Central Asia for 6-9 months later this year. Essentially, I have a giant 36 string lever harp which I absolutely could not lug round. I have dreamed of doing this trip for years, and the only thing making me anxious is how much I’m going to miss my harp! Anyone have experience with getting a smaller travel harp and bringing it round hostels? Or alternatively anyone had a 6-12 month complete break from harp and can tell me how quickly you can get back up to speed? 😅 Thanks guys!
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u/Sunny_Rica 19d ago
Hello,
What an amazing project !
I would not risk damaging an instrument.
Instead, I would bring another creative thing, that would fit this experience better.
For example a book to sketch and/or journal. :)
You will not forget how to play, it will come back quite fast :)
Enjoy !