harp lore

Here you can find information about harps
This section will be added on to gradually, so keep checking back!

types of harps

arpa doblada
medieval double-strung harp
gothic harp
late medieval / renaissance single row harp, c. 14th - 16th century
arpa doppia
Italian baroque triple harp, 17th century
arpa de dos órdenes
Spanish baroque cross-strung harp, 17th - 18th cent.

harp repertory

The harp and pop music
a long (hi)story - essay

music samples

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harp links

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last updated: 10 October, 2003