Celtic Harp - Celtic Music Instruments

How to Play the Celtic Harp: A Beginner’s Guide

June 9, 2023October 18, 2015 by Blaine Collins

It is believed that the sound of the Celtic harp, sometimes called the lever harp or folk harp, is so melodious that it is akin to the music heard in the heavens. With deep roots in the traditional history of Ireland, the Celtic harp is a rather simple looking wire strung Celtic musical instrument that requires one to possess great … Read more

Celtic Harp Instrument Page: The Heavenly Instrument of the Ages

June 9, 2023October 6, 2015 by Blaine Collins

Also known as the Irish harp, folk harp or lever harp, the Celtic harp is indigenous to Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Brittany. This triangular wire-strung musical instrument requires long practice and great skill to be played. Often associated with the Gaelic ruling class, the instrument is known as clairseach in Irish, telyn in Welsh, clarsach in … Read more