Other types of harps, such as traditional folk harps or historical instruments, can haveĪny 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. These are either antique instruments, or intended for students. The bridge pin is used to align the string as it passes into the sharping lever. There are also pedal harps with fewer strings, usually 44 (from low D to high E). This Harp Glossary is a brief description of terms used within the harp. The octave number gets lower as the each E is passed, ending at zero octave G. Conceived to assure a natural transition to any 47-string harp, the Schola has the same spacing, tension and pedal box.
The octave numbering system used by pedal harpists starts with Octave 7 note C. On this website the acoustic, 47 string, double action pedal harp is.
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. Therefore it was not until the early 20th century that the instrument was perfected.
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