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By design primarily. String must run along the length of the neck to allow a player access to a multitude of notes and chords. I am wondering what type of arrangement you had in mind?
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∙ 12y agoYes a harp does have strings that go perpindicular. By Miranda smith age 17
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Are there any unusual or special features about the harp?
The distinctive feature of the harp family, which sets harps apart from all other instruments, is the fact that the strings run perpendicular to (away from) the soundboard, rather than parallel to the soundboard. Another unusual feature of harps is that the strings are tuned to a diatonic scale, and various mechanisms are used to change the length of the strings so that all the notes of the chromatic scale can be played. Unlike most string instruments, harps have no frets or fingerboard.
What is the nylon for on harps?
On some harps, the highest strings are made of nylon.
Does harp have 51 strings?
The standard for concert pedal harps is 47 strings.
How many strings does common harps have?
Usually 47
How many strings does a harp instrument have?
The Full-size Grand Concert Harps (the kind used in an orchestra) has 47 strings, Concert harps with 46 strings are called "Semi-Grand" An "octave" of strings in Harpist terminology is seven strings running from F in the bass to E in the treble. The octave numbering system used by pedal harpists starts with Octave 7 note C. The octave number gets lower as the each E is passed, ending at zero octave G. There are also pedal harps with fewer strings, usually 44 (from low D to high E). These are either antique instruments, or intended for students.Other types of harps, such as traditional folk harps or historical instruments, can haveany number of strings within a fairly large range, from small Celtic lap harps or Medieval harps with hardly over a dozen strings, to large chromatic triple harps with a number of strings in the nineties.there is 4747Well yes and no. It depends on what type of harp it is.-the lap harp has 19 strings-lever can have 19-38-then pedal harps have 40-47 strings
Are there any unusual or special features about the harp?
The distinctive feature of the harp family, which sets harps apart from all other instruments, is the fact that the strings run perpendicular to (away from) the soundboard, rather than parallel to the soundboard. Another unusual feature of harps is that the strings are tuned to a diatonic scale, and various mechanisms are used to change the length of the strings so that all the notes of the chromatic scale can be played. Unlike most string instruments, harps have no frets or fingerboard.
How many string are on a harp?
Harps come in many sizes. A concert pedal harp (the kind used in orchestras) usually has 47 strings. Some student pedal harps have 40 strings. Large lever harps have 27 to 38 strings. Small harps have 19 to 26 strings.
What is the nylon for on harps?
On some harps, the highest strings are made of nylon.
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.
Where is the harps sound maker?
The strings vibrate when they are plucked.
How many strings does common harps have?
Usually 47
How many strings does a harp instrument have?
The Full-size Grand Concert Harps (the kind used in an orchestra) has 47 strings, Concert harps with 46 strings are called "Semi-Grand" An "octave" of strings in Harpist terminology is seven strings running from F in the bass to E in the treble. The octave numbering system used by pedal harpists starts with Octave 7 note C. The octave number gets lower as the each E is passed, ending at zero octave G. There are also pedal harps with fewer strings, usually 44 (from low D to high E). These are either antique instruments, or intended for students.Other types of harps, such as traditional folk harps or historical instruments, can haveany number of strings within a fairly large range, from small Celtic lap harps or Medieval harps with hardly over a dozen strings, to large chromatic triple harps with a number of strings in the nineties.there is 4747Well yes and no. It depends on what type of harp it is.-the lap harp has 19 strings-lever can have 19-38-then pedal harps have 40-47 strings
What did ancient Egyptians use for the strings on their harps?
the horses mane.
Does a harp use wire?
Pedal harps use wrapped wire for many of the lower strings, but gut or nylon for the higher strings. Large lever harps are the same way. Small lever harps use only nylon. Some harps, particularly reproductions of historic instruments, are strung entirely with wire.
Which has more strings guitar or harp?
Harps generally carry 47 strings whereas your standard electric/acoustic guitars have six strings.
How many strings does a lap harp have?
"Lap Harp" is a non-specific term used for the smallest harps, which can be held and played in the player's lap. There are an incredible variety of harp models, and lap harps are no different. There is an instrument called the "Melody Lap Harp", another by the same manufacturer called "Music Maker Lap Harp." They both have 15 strings, but they hardly count as harps (which by definition don't have a sound board behind the strings.) These meet the definition of psaltery or dulcimer. There are many versions which are more serious and which have more strings, going all the way up to professional hammered dulcimers (with tripled strings) and which are "lap" harps only in that one side rests against the legs while the main weight of the instrument is supported on one or more legs. Proper harps have a soundbox which is the connection point for one end of the strings, and a harmonic arch which is very nearly parallel to the strings. Supported on these is the tuning rail with the bridge pins, sharp/flat or sharp levers or sliders or rotaters (they can be quite clever!) and the tuning pegs which anchor the other end of the strings. Laps harps which are proper harps generally run from 22 to 27 strings, in gut, nylon or metal.
