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Harps come is a wide range of sizes.
Pedal harps, the kind used in orchestras, range from 70 to 85 pounds (30 to 40 kg). It takes two people to put one of those into a vehicle.
Lever harps are significantly lighter. I have a large (38 string) lever harp that weighs 28 pounds (13 kg). Small (22 string) harps can be as light as 5 pounds (2.3 kg) and can be played sitting on your lap. Also, at least one harp builder has begun making a large (36 string) lever harp using carbon composite material--it's only 8 pounds (3.6 kg)!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt depends what kind of piano it's in. and also if it's a full perimeter harp or not, and how it was made. The harp is the bulk of the weight so if you have a 900 pound grand, the harp will weigh a couple hundred pounds, if you have a 500 pound upright, it will weight something like 200-250, or maybe 100 pounds. It all depends.
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∙ 12y agoPedal harps, the kind used in orchestras, are the heaviest. They range from 70 to 85 pounds (30 to 40 kg). It takes two people to put one of those into a vehicle.
Lever harps are significantly lighter. I have a large (38 string) lever harp that weighs 28 pounds (13 kg). It's not too difficult to carry, if you're not walking a long distance. Small (22 string) harps can be as light as 5 pounds (2.3 kg) and can be played sitting on your lap. Also, at least one harp builder has begun making a large (36 string) lever harp using carbon composite material--it's only 8 pounds (3.6 kg)!
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∙ 14y agoLever harps vary quite a lot in size. There is no fixed number of strings, and there is not even a single design. I have searched out a number of Celtic harps, and find the weights vary from about 12 to over 35 pounds, though the smaller ones are usually not serious instruments. These are not lever harps, but in many cases levers can be added, and do not add much weight. If you are planning to get a harp and move it around, it is a good idea to get a case, which will add several pounds..
A lever harp is considerably lighter than a concert harp, which usually weighs about 80 lbs. or 35 kg.
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∙ 12y agoThey're quite heavy. The big ones (with pedals) are about 40 kgs and the small ones (with no pedals) are about 10-12 kgs
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How are dynamics and timbre controlled on a harpsichord?
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
The harpsichord produces sound when?
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
What was the harpsichord made out of?
the harpsichord comes from many countries in Europe like Italy for example.
What instrument replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument of the?
The piano replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument.
Which keyboard instrument has strings that are plucked instead of struck when the keys are pressed?
A harpsichord was the keyboard instrument before piano fortes, the modern piano. Unlike a piano, where hammars hit the strings, a harpsichord's strings were plucked by quills, or "jacks." Harpsichords were used by Bach and other composers of that time period.
How do you use harpsichord in a sentence?
sentence of harpsichord
Was Handel's Capriccio written for harpsichord or piano?
Harpsichord
Does the harpsichord play light heavy big small short tall soft loud high-pitched or low pitched?
wekk yes high ptch it is
What has the author Frank Hubbard written?
Frank Hubbard has written: 'Harpsichord regulating and repairing' -- subject(s): Construction, Harpsichord 'Harpsichord Kits'
What country is the harpsichord from?
The harpsichord is originally from Italy and dates back to the 16th century.
Who played the harpsichord?
Johann Sebastian Bach played the harpsichord!!
How are dynamics and timbre controlled on a harpsichord?
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
What is a Cembalo?
harpsichord
What has the author Fernando Valenti written?
Fernando Valenti has written: 'The harpsichord' -- subject(s): Harpsichord
The harpsichord produces sound when?
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
What was the harpsichord made out of?
the harpsichord comes from many countries in Europe like Italy for example.
What instrument replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument of the?
The piano replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument.
