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A harp is a stringed instrument which has its strings anchored in the soundboard. Each string is tuned to a different note of the scale, somewhat like a piano. The strings are plucked, using the thumb and fingers of both hands.

Unlike the piano, however, most harps have only seven strings in each octave. That would limit the harp to only one key (without retuning), if it did not have a mechanism to independently change the length of the strings.

Pedal harps have metal pins mounted on rotating disks, which grab the string at the right points to shorten the vibrating length of each string, raising the pitch by one or two semitones. The disks are rotated by a system of rods connected to pedals in the base of the harp, so that the player can change key or play accidentals on the fly.

Lever harps have a cam, operated by a lever, on each string. The cam presses the string against a metal pin at the right point to shorten the vibrating length and raise the pitch by one semitone. The levers are operated by the player's left hand.
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A harp is basically a frame with many strings attached from top to bottom. The strings are arranged like the keys on the keyboard - CDEFGABC. When a player plays the harp, all he/she needs to do is pluck strings, as each string produces a different note. If sharps or flats are needed, then the harp either has levers (which sharpen each note by a semiquaver, giving you a sharp note) or pedals (which you adjust with your feet to flatten or sharpen each note). Yup, that's about it!

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A glass is filled with water and you play to the music. Select the appropriate glass and not necessarily a crystal glass. Water is put on a finger and rubbed on the rim of the glass using counter clockwise direction.

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Which instrument has 47 strings and 7 pedals?

harp


What is the difference between a levered harp and a pedal harp?

A lever harp is usually smaller and had levers along the top of each string. A pedal harp is larger and had 7 pedals.


When was pedal harp invented?

In 2002.


What instruments has pedals strings and keys?

the piano or a pedal harp or concert harp


Why is there a pedal on a harp?

I believe that the pedal is there for accidentals (sharps and flats). I believe that the strings on a harp are just the "regular" notes, like the white keys on a piano, and if you want sharps or flats you've got to pedal to get it.


What string instrument has 47 strings?

A large pedal harp, typically used in orchestras.


How many strins do harps have?

depends on the size of the harp...usually the estimate is around 50+ for a pedal harp and 43 for a folk harp.


The instrument that has 47 strings and 7 foot pedals is called a?

Pedal Harp


Does a harp have 125 strings?

Most concert pedal harps have 47 strings.


Does harp have 51 strings?

The standard for concert pedal harps is 47 strings.


How many a's are there on a harp?

Different types of harps have different numbers of strings. A standard concert pedal harp has 46 or 47 strings, whereas a lever harp has fewer strings.


How big is joanna newsom harp?

Joanna Newsom's harp is a full-sized concert pedal harp. They tend to range 54 to 56 inches at the top of the column, and weigh from 23 to 27 pounds (depending on the maker).