Harp
OriginEgypt
Year3000 BC
FamilyString
About the Harp
One of the oldest string instruments. Modern concert harps have 47 strings and 7 pedals. Each pedal changes the pitch of all strings of one note name. The Irish harp is the national symbol of Ireland. Over 6 feet tall for a concert harp. The strings are color-coded for identification.
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