: The term "harp" can also refer to the mouth harp (jaw harp) , played using the mouth as a sound hole, or the blues harp (harmonica) , commonly used in rock and country music. Essential Harp Music
The harp is a multifaceted instrument that spans centuries of musical history, from its origins in ancient civilizations to its presence in modern orchestral and contemporary music. Types of Harps : The term "harp" can also refer to
: Often used in folk or Celtic music, these are smaller and use manually operated levers to change string pitch. Classical repertoire for the harp includes several iconic
Classical repertoire for the harp includes several iconic pieces: : Harp Concerto Mozart : Concerto for Flute and Harp Debussy : Dances for Harp and String Orchestra Ravel : Introduction and Allegro Modern Usage and Contemporary Trends or the blues harp (harmonica)
: The standard orchestral harp features 47 strings and 7 pedals . These pedals allow the player to change the pitch of the strings to play sharps and flats, covering a range of six and a half octaves.