
Karen Loomis
Consultant Organologist
CONSULTING SESSIONS FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS
Enhance your work
consultations: $50/hr
Send email to schedule
For makers of metal-strung harps
Inform your harp making
Learn about materials and craftsmanship
Whether you are building harps modeled after historical instruments, or your own designs, you can enhance your work by exploring the craftsmanship of the historical metal-strung harps of Ireland and Scotland.
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materials (woods, metals, pigments)
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construction methods
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stringing
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decorative work
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tuning pins
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historical modifications
For all instrument makers
How to forensically examine an instrument
(without expensive equipment)
Planning to view an historical instrument? Make the most of your visit!
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how to prepare for your visit
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what to bring with you
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do’s and don’ts for examining an historical artifact
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what to look for, what to record and measure
How to work with 3D (‘laser’) scans
Do you have a 3D scan of an instrument, or are planning to have one scanned? I can show you how to view and work with 3D scans to extract the information you need.
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where to find free software
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taking measurements
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creating cross sections and orthographic views
Or, let me do the work for you. Send email for pricing.

Photo: Karen Loomis
© National Museums Scotland

Photo: Simon Chadwick

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© Historical Harp Society of Ireland