Learning to Play This Cute Mini Harp Will Be Your Next Lockdown Obsession
Jul 11, 2020 • Kyzia Maramara
Whenever you think of the harp, you automatically associate it with unobtainable elegance. You picture a woman plucking the strings of the instrument to provide calming music to a fine dining banquet for A-listers; you might even picture angels playing it. If you’ve wanted to learn the harp at least once in your life but always thought it was inaccessible, we’ve found just the right online store that will make those dreams come true.
Ben & Bart’s Mini Harps
Ben & Bart’s collection of Mini Harps will help you get started on your journey as an aspiring harpist. Their 16-string and 10-string Mini Harps can fit snugly on your arm and can be played with one hand. According to the shop, both instruments are made from genuine mahogany hardwood. Each one comes with a tuning fork, replacement strings, and a PDF of a tune book, and instructions.
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For a more personalized feel, you can also avail of the custom wood printing on the body for a maximum of 14 letters.
Of course, you shouldn’t expect the mini harps to produce heavenly tunes that will rival full-sized harps. For one, it’s already a mini version which means the full potential is minimized, and for another, you’re only starting to learn how to play. Cut yourself some slack, watch a few tutorials, and pluck your way through being an angel!
Beautiful mini harps are not the only thing you’d want to cop at Ben & Bart’s online vintage store. Check out more great finds below:
Kalimba – Php 1,450++
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A kalimba is another instrument that’s easy to learn and hold. It’s a wooden board with metal tines that produce a range of notes. The instrument originated from African ethnic groups in Southern Africa. You use your thumbs and sometimes forefingers to play any song you like. Ben & Bart has a Midnight Kalimba, a regular Kalimba, a Mini Kalimba, and a Mini Glass Kalimba.
Each order has a tuning hammer, a pouch, a Ben & Bart exclusive tune book, and instructions.
Vinyl Turntable – Php 4,900
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Vinyl record lovers will be glad to know that Ben & Bart carries a line of portable and lightweight turntables. To play your favorite vinyl, you just have to plug it in. The device also has a Bluetooth function which allows you to connect your mobile phone and play music if you don’t own vinyl records yet.
Vinyl
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What’s a vinyl turntable without records to play on it? Choose from Ben & Bart’s roster of classic and modern vinyl from The Carpenters, The Beatles, and Elvis Presley albums to Adele, U2, Maroon 5, and more. Browse online through more than 30 album titles.
Music box – Php 850
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The shop’s best-seller is their music boxes that can fit in your palm. The boxes can play songs like Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect,” Tangled’s “I See the Light,” Coldplay’s “Everglow,” and even LANY’s “ILYSB.” These music boxes are too cute and perfect for a wedding or birthday giveaways too. You can send Ben & Bart a message for customized boxes.
Music keychain – Php 480
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What’s even cuter than a music box? A music keychain! You can hook these to your bag’s zipper or make it into a keyring. That way you can crank it and listen to soft melodies anywhere. The shop has tunes available in “You Are My Sunshine,” “Moon River,” “La Vie En Rose,” and “Happy Birthday.”
Polaroid Printer – Php 3,750
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The Polaroid printer does not require batteries, electricity, or ink in order to work. All you need to do is look up a photo on your phone, place your phone on top of the device and it will print the photo into an Instax film. Each purchase includes one pack of Fujifilm Instax Film. You can now freely turn your favorite images into Polaroid snaps.
Holga Classic Film Camera – Php 2,750
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If you’re new to all things vintage, you have to get your hands on a film camera ASAP. Ben & Bart’s Holga Classic Film camera does not need batteries to operate. It’s a lightweight plastic camera where you can reload films to your heart’s content. Their lenses make them better than disposable cameras too. You just have to load your film, choose portrait or landscape, choose an aperture, and snap away.
Which product are you excited to get your hands on?
