A lever harp is usually smaller and had levers along the top of each string. A pedal harp is larger and had 7 pedals.
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the piano or a pedal harp or concert 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.
A large pedal harp, typically used in orchestras.
depends on the size of the harp...usually the estimate is around 50+ for a pedal harp and 43 for a folk harp.
The modern pedal harp was developed in the early 19th century, with significant advancements occurring around the 1800s. The design was largely refined by instrument makers like Sébastien Érard, who patented the double-action pedal mechanism in 1810. Thus, the modern pedal harp has been around for approximately 200 years.
Pedal Harp
The primary difference between a harp and a Paraguayan harp lies in their construction and sound. A traditional harp typically has a larger frame and more strings, allowing for a wider range of notes, while the Paraguayan harp is smaller, often made from local woods, and features fewer strings, which produces a distinct, brighter sound. Additionally, the Paraguayan harp is played with a unique finger technique that emphasizes rapid arpeggios and rhythmic patterns, reflecting the region's folk music styles. Overall, the Paraguayan harp is a cultural symbol, deeply rooted in the musical heritage of Paraguay.
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.
The standard for concert pedal harps is 47 strings.
Most concert pedal harps have 47 strings.