When not in use keep the harp covered with a cloth. For harps with levers this prevents dust build up and damage to the lever mechanisms. Set the levers down when you have finished playing for the day. This rests the strings by relieving them of extra tension.
When you are ready to play the harp again set the levers to the key of C by lifting the E, A and B levers. Then tune the instrument.
Remember, the C strings are red and the F strings are blue.

Keep the harp at an even temperature to help the instrument retain its tuning.

Keep it away from heat such as central heating, electric heaters, radiaters, dehumidifiers and fires when possible. Dehumidifiers are particularly bad. Never leave the harp in a room with one on. In summer check that the part of the room that it stands in does not receive direct sunlight and get very hot. When the harp is in a warm room remember to keep it clear of any cold breezes from doors or windows as this can cause it to go out of tune.

Moving the instrument from inside your home to the car or another place may cause the strings to go out of tune also. To minimise this happening always keep the harp well wrapped up in a blanket or in the purpose made carry bag when traveling. When leaving the instrument in a parked car for short periods of time take care that there is no direct sun on it. Better yet, don't leave it in a parked car and certainly not for a long length of time. If the harp overheats it can warp and or crack.

Lie the harp flat to travel, levers to the top. Soundbox to the right when you are lying it flat.

Don’t be tempted to put your music or any other accessories inside the harp bag with the harp as this can cause string breakage and other damage.

Although taking the harp to the beach may sound like fun, please don't as sand is very difficult to remove from the harp!

If you would like to sit outside and play remember not to have the harp in the full sun, sit in the shade or under a tree.