If the sound of a harp might be right, you might use an Irish small harp for a higher pitch than a full sized and much better portability.

BTW, an instrument I bought some years ago for its peculiarity was a banjolin, a banjo head with mandolin neck and strings. It has a very interesting sound. UNfortunately, I have never learned to play the darned thing. It might prove suitable for your Canyon de Chelly work.


Lee Eschen