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Lyon & Healy Ogden Lever Harp 34 Str. EB
Celtic Harp
34 Strings, Includes tuning key and carrying bag, 2 Sets of feet in the lengths of 10 cm und 20 cm
Salvi SALHER-ESS Hermes Ebony
Lever Harp
40 Strings, With silkgut stringing, Dust protector and tuning key included
Lyon & Healy Troubadour VI Lever Harp MA
Lever Harp
36 Strings, Same string spacing and same string tension as in pedal harps, Tuning key and dust cover included
Äolis Klangspiele Murmel Children`s Harp
Children's Harp
Made from a single piece of red alder wood, Including tuning key and carrying bag
Lyon & Healy Prelude 40 Lever Harp MA
Celtic Harp
40 Strings, Same string spacing and same string tension as in pedal harps, Decorated spruce top, Including tuning key, cover, wood crown, bronze...
Äolis Klangspiele Mandala Harp
Harp
Made from a single piece of red alder wood, With solid tone wood soundboard, Tuning key included
Lyon & Healy Troubadour VI Lever Harp NA
Celtic Harp
36 Strings, Same string spacing and same string tension as in pedal harps, Including tuning key and carrying case
Auris Children`s Harp
Children's Harp
7 Strings, From maple, Ergonomic shape, Waxed surface, Includes tuning key
Salvi Una Lever Harp 38 Str. GR
Lever Harp
38 Strings, Lightweight and transportable, Celtic design, Silk-gut copper strings with copper dust from the 4th octave B to the 5th octave D, Rich...
Lyon & Healy Prelude 40 Lever Harp NA
Celtic Harp
40 Strings, Same string spacing and same string tension as in pedal harps, Decorated spruce top, Including tuning key, cover, wood crown, bronze...
Salvi Titan Lever Harp 38 Str. CH/GT
Lever Harp
38 Strings, With silk gut stringing (3rd & 4th octave), Dust protector and tuning key included
Salvi SALTIT-MSS Titan Mahogany
Lever Harp
38 Strings, With silkgut stringing, Dust protector and tuning key included
Salvi SALJ25-CSS Juno Cherry
Lever Harp
25 Strings, With silkgut stringing, Range from 1st octave A to 5th octave E (a''' - e), Bag, tuning key and 4x 20 cm feet included
Roth & Junius Celtic Lever Harp Leyla 34 Str
Celtic Lever Harp
34 Strings, Top is made from spruce with a beech veneer, Body is made from ash wood, Nylon strings (1-22), Sugar strings (23-27), and Galli steel...
Salvi SALTIT-CSS Titan Cherry
Lever Harp
38 Strings, With silkgut stringing, Dust protector and tuning key included
Salvi SALJUN-MSS Juno Mahogany
Lever Harp
27 Strings, Range from 1st octave A to 5th octave C (a''' - C), With silkgut stringing, Bag, tuning key and 4x 20 cm feet included
Auris Pentatonic Lyre
Pentatonic Lyre
7 Strings, From waxed maple, Ergonomic shape, Includes tuning key
Salvi SALJUN-CSS Juno Cherry
Lever Harp
27 Strings, With silkgut stringing, Range from 1st octave A to 5th octave C (a''' - C), 4 Feet (20 cm), bag and tuning key included
Auris My Little Lyre
Lyre
7 Strings, Made from maple, Ergonomically designed, Waxed surface, Incl. tuning key
Salvi SALJUN-ASS Juno Natural
Lever Harp
27 Strings, Range from 1st octave A to 5th octave C (a''' - C), With silkgut stringing, Bag, tuning key and 4x 20 cm feet included
Äolis Klangspiele Munkepunk Dream Harp
Children's Harp
Made from a single piece of red alder wood, Tuning key included
Auris Pentatonic Lyre 12 Strings
Pentatonic Lyre
12 Strings, From waxed maple, Ergonomic shape, Includes tuning key
Äolis Klangspiele Mira Yin Swaying Harp
Cradle Harp
Made from a single piece of red alder wood, Tuning key included
Lyon & Healy Prelude 40 Lever Harp EB
Celtic Harp
40 Strings, Same string spacing and same string tension as in pedal harps, Decorated spruce top, Including tuning key, cover, wood crown, bronze...
Salvi SALDEL-ESS Delta Ebony
Electric Harp
Frequency range from 65.41 - 1046.40 Hz, Built-in preamp with volume and tone controls, 6.3 mm jack output, The strings of the Delta run over the...
Roth & Junius Aurora 22NB Lever Harp
Celtic Celtic Harp
22 Strings, Body made of beechwood, Nylon mono-filament strings, Including Cordura bag with 10mm padding and shoulder strap
Salvi SALHER-CSS Hermes Cherry
Lever Harp
40 Strings, With silkgut stringing, Dust protector and tuning key included
Salvi SALUNA-ASS Una Natural
Lever Harp
38 Strings, Range from 1st octave C to 6th octave A (c'''' - contra A), Lightweight and portable, Celtic design, Silkgut® Copper strings...
Lyon & Healy Troubadour VI Lever Harp EB
Celtic Harp
36 Strings, Same string spacing and same string tension as in pedal harps, Including tuning key and carrying case
Salvi SALUNA-MSS Una Mahogany
Lever Harp
38 Strings, Lightweight and portable, Celtic design, Range from 1st octave C to 6th octave A (c'''' - contra A), Rich tones and deep bass, Spruce...
Salvi SALMIA-MSS Mia Mahogany
Lever Harp
34 Strings, Range from 1st octave A to 6th octave C (a''' - C), With Silkgut stringing, Dust protector and tuning key included
Roth & Junius Celtic Lever Harp Leyla 27 Str
Celtic Lever Harp
27 Strings, Spruce top with beech veneer, Ash body, Nylon strings (1-22) and sugar strings (23-27), Bag included
Roth & Junius Celtic Lever Harp Kyra 22 Str
Celtic Hook Harp
22 Strings, Spruce top with beech veneer, Ash body, 22 Nylon strings, Includes bag
Salvi SALMIA-ESS Mia Ebony
Lever Harp
34 Strings, Range from 1st octave A to 6th octave C (a''' - C), With silkgut stringing, Dust protector and tuning key included
Roth & Junius Celtic Lever Harp Leyla 22 Str
Celtic Hook Harp Leyla 22 Strings
Spruce top with beech veneer, Ash body, 22 Nylon strings, Includes bag
Salvi SALDON-DXMKP Donegal Mahogany
Lever Harp
34 Strings, With synthetic carbon fiber stringing, Includes tuning key and dust protection
Salvi Una Deluxe Lever Harp Mahogany
Lever Harp
38 Strings from C 1st octave to A 6th octave (c'''' - contra A), Stylish top ornament, 24k gold plated mechanics, Light and easy to transport, The...
Salvi SALHER-ASS Hermes Natural
Celtic harp
40 Strings, With silkgut stringing, Includes dust protection and tuning key
Roth & Junius Celtic Lever Harp Kyra 27 Str
Celtic Hook Harp
27 Strings, Spruce top with beech veneer, Ash body, Nylon strings (1-22) and Sugar strings (23-27), Includes bag
Don't Harp On Me - Get Strumming Today
The harp is one of the oldest musical instruments found in the world today. Early harps might have simply consisted of a single string.
Some harpists imagine that even a hunter's bow might have sounded out nicely when plucked and that the harp evolved from such a humble, but creative beginning. From there, the evolution can be seen throughout history.
As far back as 3000 BC, the harp is mentioned in Egypt and Mesopotamia. It is also mentioned in the Bible. Of particular note is the fact that King James was a harpist.
Making Music On The Harp
Folk versions for harpists have been found in Egyptian wall paintings and from early artwork around the world.
In addition, harps and harpists have been mentioned in the lore of numerous cultures, including Irish myths where a magical harp is mentioned.
With such a long history, there are obviously numerous types of harps. The lever harp allows for the harpist to change keys while playing. Larger instruments, known as concert harps, came into popularity in the 1700s. Add to this wire strung, multi-course, pedal, double, triple, and cross harps and you begin to get an idea of the diversity found within this one instrument.
Music is made with the harp by picking, plucking, and strumming the strings. Interestingly, the finger position of the harpist when picking will produce different tones. Plucking a string with middle of the first finger joint will create a warmer tone, while plucking nearer the end of the finger will create a louder, brighter sound.
With the exception of opera, harpists are not heard much in classical compositions, but with a renewed appreciation for the harp, more and more modern composers are finding a place for this amazing instrument in their scores. Can you find a place for it in your collection?
Quick Tips For Purchasing Harps
Harps are enchanting, melodic and harmonious. No wonder angels are often depicted playing a harp.
Amongst the oldest musical instruments known to man, the harp could be considered the grandfather of stringed instruments.
A harp is basically a wooden triangular frame with strings stretched across it. It lies on the ground and leans on the right shoulder of a harpist while their hands glide through the strings using the tips of the thumb and the first three fingers.
What To Look For In A Harp
If you are serious about being a harpist, be prepared as harps normally cost a thousand dollars or more.
Materials used in the construction of a harp determine the quality of the sound. Spruce is the wood of choice for sounding boards, and unless you're a newbie harpist, nothing less is worth a second look.
Second in line is the feel of the harp strings. The tension of the strings should be very tight. Loose strings will provide duller and flatter tones. Moreover, they are best when evenly spaced.
Harp strings that are too far apart make it hard to play fast tunes while those that are too close together make it easy to commit mistakes when playing at higher tempos.
A small harp has fewer bass strings so it is important to buy a 36-string if you plan to be a serious harpist.
The next things to look at are the accessories. Levers allow harpists to play different keys without re-tuning and the more the better. The case should be sturdy and provide a padded shield to your precious investment. Lastly, if you bought a small one, it often comes with a small stool - make sure that the height is right.
Armed with all these nuggets of information, the only thing you need to do now is find a good harp store.
Celtic Harp - Get In Tune With An Ancient Spiritual Mysticism
A Celtic harp is an antique, wing-shaped instrument that sounds so consoling, sober and heavenly that it can take you to a place of magic and mystery.
Celtic harps are also known as folk harp, lever harp, Irish harp and Clarsach harp. Now, Celtics are now in resurgence not only in the Celt areas of Brittany, Scotland, Ireland and Wales but also booming in England, France, Canada and the USA.
You can find wire, gut or nylon strung Celtics in a wide variety as tiny lap harp, portable lever harp and full-sized floor harp.
A Celtic Harp Can Be A Steep Investment But It's Always Worth It
In lever harps, levers are used to change keys and to push against the strings thus make the string sharper and the harp becomes lighter and more portable.
Grammy Award-winner Alan Stivell is considered as "The Master of the Celtic (non-pedal) harp". In an interview he stated, "Celtic spirituality is something universal, where everything is together, with no lines or separation between people and things."
Like other pedal harps, Celtics also require a considerably large investment like an average cost for a Celtic may be about $4,000. So, before going to shop for one, contact the American Harp Society. They would help you to find out your local harp society, harp stores, manufacturers, retailers and harpists to get the best bargain.
An excellent online Celtic specialist is Apollo Saxes
Also, consider all varieties of Celtics for getting the style and sound that is most suitable to you. Many of these harps have removable legs so you can carry them in the back seat of a car using a foam-lined case. For long-distance or air travel, a hard-shelled, waterproof case having multiple locks would be safer for your Celtic.