How a harp is tuned?

On a harp, pedals or levers alter the pitch of the individual string in semi-tone increments to produce our naturals, sharps or flats. The mechanism on a Pedal harp is able to alter a string in three ways, which means that each string is able to sound as a sharp, natural or flat. read more

How a harp is tuned partly depends on what type of harp you are playing. Most harps are tuned diatonically (like the white keys on a piano), however some multi-course harps (e.g. cross-strung harps) are tuned chromatically. read more

Tuning with an electronic tuner is also simplest in this key as there are no sharp or flat notes to confuse matters. Cons. The harp needs to be re-tuned to play in any key which uses flats. read more

With the tuning key and whilst positioned at the harp, turn the top of key away from you to sharpen the note, towards you to flatten it. Tune it until the note on the piano and the harp are in unison. read more