harp
... but, none surpass the mystery and majesty of the harp. The harp is probably the most beautiful instrument around. Although most believe it’s from Egypt, they are still finding ancient tombs around with instruments that resemble the harp. It is also believed that the harp was only played for the royal courts. On a folk harp there is about 56 strings. ... The harp must have been important instrument to the Egyptian cultural life. ... The most remarkable harp was discovered in Rameses III tomb (1166 BC). ... In the 17th century, the triple harp was introduced into Wales. ... Also in the 17th century the Spanish took the harp to the new world. ... In Glureanus representation the harp was tuned diatonically from fourth octave F to first octave A. ... The harp was identified as a Cithara. Glareanus also gave the name of each harp string. ... The difference between Western Europe during the early Middle Ages and the harp of the ancient eastern civilizations are the fact that the European harp was constructed of three distinct parts. ... A Grand pedal harp usually weighs 80 pounds and at an outstanding height of 6 feet.