Facts about Harps 5: the shape of harps. Wood is the primary material, which creates the frame of harps. It comes in triangular. Nylon is mostly found as the strings of modern harps. Facts about Harps 6: pedals and levers. The modern harps with pedals and levers usually are more expensive, heavier and more complex than the standard harps. read more
I bought my harp used, and got a great deal on it, but brand new harps (like a Lyon and Healy) go from the upper twenty thousands. You also have to pay for strings and replacements when your strings break. read more
Interesting Harp Facts: Some harp frames have a body that was carved from one single piece of wood. Some harps on the other hand have as many as 2000 pieces. The three main parts of a harp include the neck, the sound box, and the strings. Harps are usually between two feet and six feet in height. They usually have between 1 and 90 strings. read more