The Harp

The harp is a multi-string musical instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones (stringed instruments) and has its own sub category (the harps). All harps have a neck, resonator and strings. The origin of the harp goes back to Mesopotamia. The earliest harps and lyres were found in Sumer c, 3500 BCE

Parts of the pedal harp Crown - It is the ornamental part of the harp located at the side of the top of the harp. It is shaped like a crown, thus the name. Tuning Pins - These are the number of pins that go all through the neck and is often colored black. Bridge Pins - May either be in gold or silver and it is where the strings of the harp rests. Neck - The length of the harp that is referred to as the Pedal Discs neck of the harp change the notes flats. Pillar - Also called supports the of the upper part curved. It is also "harmonic curve." Located on the and functions to to sharps and the column, it frame of the harp.

Soundboard/Soundbox - The soundboard is located on the string-side of the harp. The soundbox is located at the back of the harp. Feet - The feet of the harp enables it to stand on its own, allowing easier playing Strings - The strings of the pedal harp is similar to the positions of the keys on a piano. The red strings are for "C" and the black or blue strings are

for "F." Strings are plucked or strung by the harpist to produce tunes. Pedals - The pedal harp has 7 pedals, one pedal for each note - C, D, E, F, G, A and B. The left foot controls three of the pedals, the remaining four pedals are controlled by the right foot.