Is the harp a percussion instrument?

Answer 1

No, the harp is not a percussion instrument; it is classified as a string instrument. The strings are plucked or strummed to produce sound, rather than being struck like in a percussion instrument. The harp's sound is produced by the vibration of the strings, which makes it part of the string family in the orchestra classification system.

Answer 2

The harpsichord is a stringed, specifically plucked stringed, instrument, like a guitar.

Percussion instruments are those where you have to hit something to make the sound. So drums are percussive, obviously, but less obviously the piano is also percussion, because the sound is made by striking the strings. Harpsichord is not percussive because the strings are plucked, not struck.

Answer 3

There are different methods for classifying Musical Instruments and they do not agree with each other. Some would say that the harp is a percussion instrument as the strings are plucked percussively.

Answer 4

No, a harp is a strings instrument

A string instrument (or stringed instrument) is a musical instrument that produces sound by means of vibrating strings. In the Hornbostel-Sachs scheme of musical instrument classification, used in organology, they are called chordophones. The most common string instruments in the string family are guitar, violin, viola, cello, double bass, banjo, mandolin,Ukulele, and harp. A percussion instrument is usually struck with a stick, a hammer, or even the hand as examples.

Answer 5

No, a harp is actually a string instrument.

~No, actually harp is a percussion instrument. You pluck it. That makes it considered percussion. -iharp26

Answer 6

No a harp is a string instrument. A percussion instrument is an instument that produces a sound when struck; such as a drum or a bell.

Answer 7

no it is string

Answer 8

No, it is part of the string section