Harp string tunings can vary depending upon the player and/or the notes needed for a particular song.  This string gauge calculator is helpful for finding the correct string gauge for the note/frequency you wish to achieve for the scale length of the string.  The rule of thumb is to try and get 25-30lbs per string for steel core – phosphor bronze wound strings.

A commonly used tuning for Dyer and Knutsen instruments is to start the first harp string at a whole step lower than the low E on the guitar, or D, then tune each subsequent string a note lower than the previous string:

Strings can be purchased in sets for Dyer tuning and Bennett/McKee tuning on the Strings page.

***Disclaimer*** Please use caution if you choose to experiment with other tunings! Tuning a string up with too high of tension can damage your instrument, please calculate which gauge of string is best for the note you wish to achieve, keeping in mind you want no more than 25-30 lbs. of tension per string.