The harp is one of humanity's oldest stringed instruments. Present in Egyptian, Greek, and Celtic civilisations, it has crossed centuries to establish itself today on the world's greatest opera and symphony stages.
There are two main families. The pedal harp, the quintessential concert instrument, has 47 strings and seven pedals, allowing it to be played in all keys. It is the instrument found in philharmonic orchestras. lever harp, plus accessible, generally includes 34 to 40 strings and is perfectly suited for students, and folk, Celtic, or jazz musicians.
These two instruments share the same fundamental architecture: a spruce soundboard, a maple column, a neck and nylon, gut or wound strings for the bass registers. Each harp is a unique object, the result of highly precise cabinetmaking and instrument-making work.
Maintaining a harp requires constant attention: regular tuning, replacing worn strings, and adjusting mechanisms. It is precisely for this reason that a specialised technician, familiar with the specificities of each brand, is essential to preserve the instrument's sound quality over time.