The Nifty Harp Project C.I.C.
Nifty Harps – affordable starter harps for new and intermediate players.
The Nifty Harp Project CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, established by Scottish Borders based Mark Norris Harps, aimed at making it easier and more affordable for new players to take up playing the harp.
Mark has created an innovative starter harp of elegantly reliable and straightforward design. The Nifty Harp frame is crafted from sustainably sourced birch plywood, using computer-controlled routing technology. The remaining components of the harp built by hand, and the final instrument carefully assembled, in our workshop in The Old School, Stobo.
The design concept has produced a harp that has ideal string tension, string spacing and stable tuning. These are vital attributes that help to develop a proper playing technique from the very start; while also ensuring it just feels right to play and is an inspiring and rewarding instrument to learn on.
