The Harp shop De Zingende Snaar is located in a stunning showroom, perfectly suited to the atmosphere of the harp. Originally built in 1937 as an emergency church (following the devastating fire of the 'Cunera' church in 1934), services were held in the building until 1950, when it was then repurposed as a community and events venue. Since 2017 our shop has been located in these beautiful surrounds. With enough space for all our harps (and also for concerts and workshops) the showroom is a warm and welcoming environment, with original stained-glass windows and free parking at the front.
In our shop you are free to try out harps from different harp builders, in all sizes and price ranges. We represent many brands like Lyon&Healy, Salvi, Dusty Strings, Pepe Weissgerber,Killarney, Hummingbird and Delta. Pedal harps, lever harps and hammered dulcimers - you can find it all at Harpwinkel De Zingende Snaar! We always carry a stock of around 50 harps – plenty of choice. We are happy to advise and are able to tell you about the differences between the harps we stock: size, weight, material, price and strings. Come and be inspired by our beautiful harps, whilst enjoying a cup of tea or coffee provided by us.
Because we want to do our best to help everyone find their perfect harp and benefit from our expertise, we recommend customers to book appointments of around one and a half hours. Want to make an appointment?
Who are we?
Our team consists of a group of enthusiastic harpists. First up we have Jeanette van Nieulande, the owner and founder of the business. For her, the shop has become a pleasant hobby that got out of hand. It started when she was looking for a harp for herself….what a search can lead to. We also have Marielle Schreurs, who is known for editing the Harp Magazine of the Harp Vereniging Nederland. And finally, Janneke Oostveen strengthens our team. A very enthusiastic hobby harpist, she prefers to play harps all day long.
Harp lessons are also given in our store. Every week, on Tuesday afternoons, Marjan de Haer teaches harpists of all ages. Frouke Leeuwendal comes once every two weeks on a Wednesday afternoon. Rachel Hair, a Scottish harpist from Glasgow, comes to Rhenen about 8 times a year on Friday and Saturday to teach. She teaches according to Scottish tradition, where tunes are learned by ear.
Here you will find an overview of harp teachers in the Netherlands and Belgium. If you are also a harp teacher and your name is not yet on this list, please send an email with your details and a clear, useful photo to info@ZingendeSnaar.nl.
Every harp needs maintenance. That is why we regularly have harp repairers in the shop to maintain and, if necessary, repair your harp. We see Jos van Zaane from Kampen almost every week these days. He checks lever harps of all brands and can also help you with your pedal harp. About three times a year Davide Rosso from Italy comes to our shop to overhaul Salvi and Lyon&Healy lever and pedal harps. Do you want to know when the harp repairmen are present? Then read on here. Making an appointment is necessary.
For making an appointment, ordering strings and sheet music or other questions, you can reach us from Tuesday to Saturday via telephone number +31 (0) 317-769134. You can also find an extensive route description on our website. Parking is free and usually available right in front of the door, where two cars can park side by side.
Naderman, F.J. - Variations on the air "L'Oiseau Chantant"
Dusty Strings Crescendo nylon
Dusty Strings FH34S walnut
Delta carbon electroacoustic black
Metheney, Megan
Phoenix
Hair, Rachel
Looking at a Rainbow Through a Dirty Window
Walschot-Stapp, Astrid
Providence
Dusty Strings Ravenna 34 black
Dusty Strings Ravenna 34 black
Dusty Strings FH36S cherry
Thormahlen, Sharon
The Bard in the Parlor
Salvi Mia natural gut
Dunstone, Stephen
The Journey
Salvi Mia cherry gut
Hummingbird 27
Salvi Daphne 47EX natural
Dusty Strings Serrana 34
80%
Great harp I needed a harp that was easy on my hands. Other Dusty models had a rich sound that I loved, but my hands hurt after playing for a while. The Serrana sounds fantastic amplified, and is easy for this senior to transport to gigs.
Feuerkobolde - super tolles Stück Hallo ich bin Dozenrin für Harfe an der Akademie für Tonkunst in Darmstadt. Ich wollte sagen, daß mein Harfentrio Altersgruppe III im Bundeswettbewerb von Jugendmusiziert die Feuerkobolde spielen wird, Es ist ein super tolles Stück, daß den Kinder & mir viel Freude bereitet, Danke für so wundervolle Musik-ciao Ute
The latest news about harp days, workshops and repair days.
Salvi and Lyon&Healy regulations
Latest news
New
25Jun2024
to
06Jul2024
Salvi and Lyon&Healy regulations
harp maintenance
In the period from June 25 up to July 6, 2024, Davide Rosso from Salvi and Lyon&Healy comes to maintain and regulate Salvi and L&H lever harps and pedal harps.
maintenance/regulation lever harp, duration 1.5 hours, costs 150 euros maintenance/regulation pedal harp without new felts, duration 2 hours, costs 275 euros maintenance/regulation pedal harp with new felts, duration 3 hours, costs 400 euros
The prices quoted do not include new parts, such as strings, levers, wheels or pedal caps.
You can already make an appointment for maintenance by calling 0317-769134 or send us an email to info@zingendesnaar.nl . We would like to hear what brand and model harp you have, what maintenance you wish to carry out and the serial number of your harp.
