I ,a harpist,don’t think it's the best to learn the harp by yourself.Its a challenging instrument, and a teacher is the way to go.I don't know about the cost,but it is worth it. If you are on a budget,look up for some video tutorials or maybe get a book.Harp books cost a lot but I would recommend Harp Olympics. read more
Legend reports that Apollo made the first harp/lyre from the dry carcass of a tortoise with a string of sinew still stretched across it. The guitar is named and descended from the Ancient Greek Kithara, a lyre. The lyre and the harp are brother and sister, the terms often used interchangeably. read more