The East Midlands Clarsach Society exists to promote the enjoyment of the small, lever or folk harp. It was originally known as the Stamford and Rutland Clarsach Society. The name was changed in June 2008 when it was realised the membership now covered a much wider area than previously.
In its traditional form, the folk harp or clarsach is one of the oldest instruments in the British Isles . Originally it was a purely diatonic instrument and needed to be retuned to change key. The lever harp is the consequence of a nineteenth century revival of the small harp and a wish to make the instrument more chromatic.
The Clarsach Society
The East Midlands Clarsach Society is part of the national Clarsach Society. The aim of the society is to encourage beginners and experienced players alike, to provide a forum for harpists to get together to play music and enjoy listening to others, to organise workshops and social events and generally to enjoy each others company.www.clarsachsociety.co.uk
Join us!
If you are interested in the harp and playing with others who enjoy the beautiful sound of this ancient instrument then please join us at one of our events or our regular harpers circle.
