Saturday, March 9, 2013

Harp

   The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard.All harps have a neck, resonator and strings. Depending on its size, which varies, a harp may be played while held in the lap or while it stands on a table, or on the floor. Harp strings may be made of nylon, gut, wire or silk. A person who plays the harp is called a harpist or harper. Folk musicians often use the term "harper", whereas classical musicians use "harpist".

    The harp is no longer common in our society today, but some still played this instrument because of the calm feeling it possessed. Playing this may be hard because of its multiple strings, but it is enjoyable to play because of the soothing feeling it gives, though I haven't played this one, still, playing a harp is worth it. I can see it in the faces of the harpist that they really enjoyed what they are doing.


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