Saturday, 26 July 2014

Random : 5 things you didn't know about Harp

  1. The harp is one of the world's oldest musical instruments, with evidence of its use dating as far back as 3000 B.C.
  2. All harps have 3 different colors of strings: The C strings are red, F strings are black. (these are sometimes blue) The remaining are white or transparent.
  3. Some pedal harps are gilded with gold or encrusted with diamonds and jewels- these harps can cost upwards to $60,000!
  4. Celtic harps usually have 22-38 strings, where 3/4 size-concert grand size harps usually have 40-47 strings.
    By the 10th century, Ireland was enamored with the harp, and it was quickly adopted as the national symbol.

    Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_6382229_interesting-harp-instrument.html
    By the 10th century, Ireland was enamored with the harp, and it was quickly adopted as the national symbol.

    Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_6382229_interesting-harp-instrument.html
  5. Lap harps can weigh as little as 4.5 pounds, where a pedal harp can weigh over 120.
 

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