What is a harp?

Harp is a musical instrument a twitched string , which usually has a triangular shape. Another characteristic of the harp is the way the chains relate to the sound plate (hole) in the body of the harp. While guitars and violins have chains that run in parallel with the sound plate, the harp strings always run perpendicular to the sound plate. in heaven. Harps usually stand between two and six feet (60 to 180 cm) in height and have between 22 and 47 strings. Some smaller harp may relax in the players' lap, but most models stand on the floor. Many people refer to modern accordion as "blues harp". Although usually available in acoustic form, electric harp is available.

Orchestras around the world include harp as one of their musical instruments. Harpists can be found to play solo at wedding receptions and similar events and the electric harp found it on stage with various rock and blues bands.

Harp is played by moving your fingers over the strings and creating different sounds. When the strings are laminated or torn, the music created can move from gloomy melodies that evoke melancholic feelings to the gloomy melodies that cause inspiration. Many harp also have foot pedals that the harpist uses like a pianist to offer an even wider range of sounds.

French harpist Alfons Hassleman, who lived since 1845-1912, is often credited with the fact that at the turn of the 20th century it brought a revival of harp. Harpo Marx, a muted brother of the well-known comedy group-Marx Brothers, made many viewers laugh at the grueling antiquity that he showed in old films, the black and white Marx Brothers. Harpo was also a perfect harpist who almost always found a point in the film that played harp. Harpo also played in front of the various heads of the state in Russia and England. Although he has died for many years, Harpo Marx is still the most recognized harpist in the world.

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