Harp Tuning

[J Patrick Draine]

>I have a piano client that wants me to tune her harp also. I'm open to new
>adventures - as long as I can do it. Does anyone know how a harp is tuned?
>No stretch? Or do you have to account for string inharmonicity, etc.? If it
>is straight forward, I am game to do it. If it requires some highly
>specialized skill, she needs to find a harp tuner. Anyone know the ABCs of
>harp tuning? I have a SAT III.
>
>Terry Farrell

A harpist *should* be able to tune her own harp. That said, many have 
utilized tuning devices (mostly old Petersons, that I've seen) over 
the years. She'd probably be thrilled with ET, no stretch.
Once you've managed that (without breaking any strings -- make sure 
the pedals are set properly) then you could measure appropriate 
stretch on the fly, try the HT Ric suggested, etc.

Good luck,

Patrick