How many strings are on a harp?

Harps vary globally in many ways. In terms of size, many smaller harps can be played on the lap, whereas larger harps are quite heavy and rest on the floor. Different harps may use strings of catgut, nylon, metal, or some combination. read more

Normally the highest strings are nylon, the ones in the middle are gut, and the bass strings are wound wire (similar to the big bass strings on a piano.) Smaller harps, also called Celtic harps, lever harps, or folk harps, can have anywhere from 16 to 40 strings. They are strung with either nylon or gut strings. read more