Written by Jocelyn Sanchez
When it comes to musical instruments, many can be appreciated. One musical instrument to focus on is the harp. Now when you think of a harp, it can remind you of angels, heaven, or even one of your iPhone ringtones. However, there is so much more to the harp that many people might not know about.
Although the origin is still not confirmed, the harp was popularized in Europe during the ninth century. The harp made its debut around 3000 BCE, and was used mainly in the Middle East and Mediterranean. Angled harps were popular up until the nineteenth century in Iran. Eventually, the harp made its way across other places and as of today resides popular in places like Africa and Myanmar. Generally, the form of a harp is made from wood or some kind of skin and has a set of strings that range from low to high notes. The strings were usually made from the guts of animals. Its shape is usually arch-like and shaped in order to be played at an angle. There are some harps that do have pedals that are used while playing and these are considered to be modern harps. Now that all this information about the harp has been shared, there is only one way to truly appreciate the instrument of the harp for what it is by double-clicking on the image below to enjoy an enchanting harp cover of the Disney song “Beauty and the Beast” done by Amy Turk.
Image by Vincent Wright
Work Cited
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Harp.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 29 July 2019, https://www.britannica.com/art/harp-musical-instrument.
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