Glass Harp

Harp-like sounds created from a wine glass

Bygnbusby

The story

This instrument originated when I found that this wine glass generated a perfect (+-10 cents) C5. The sound file was recorded with a simple Zoom H1 in my wife’s walk-in closet and sampled in Logic. Would you please give it a go with something like Mozart’s Adagio and Rondo for glass harmonica as inspiration? Be sure to use Spitfire Audio instruments for the flute, oboe, viola, and cello:)

Reviews

  • Amazing and Abstract

    Absolutely beautiful and dreamy sound. Definitely agree with another review that I didn't think of it as much like a harp.. but that doesn't matter once I get used to it. The glass sound can be soothing and pretty, or in another setting dark and unsettling. Excellent sound!

    Ada MaskilCreator on 18 October 2021
  • Lots of character

    It's not like the real deal, but by adding some good impulse reverb and maybe tweaking the color a bit you can get quite a result. Definitely charming and a delight to play

    jurbanek on 23 February 2022
  • Excellent, useful smooth sound.

    I was working on a cover project which required exactly this instrument. Easy to use, and great fun. An excellent addition to anybody's setup.

    Dave Rourke on 24 December 2021
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