Poster The harp is one of the largest instruments, with 47 strings.
The harp can be as tall as a Christmas tree, and creates all different colors of sound.
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YourClassical Adventures

The Colorful Harp

What kind of mood does the heavenly harp put you in?

Episode 29 playlist

Claude Debussy: Sacred and Profane Danses — The harp strings have different colors, to help musicians know where to play. What colors do you hear coming from the harp?

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Claude Debussy: Sacred and Profane Danses

Carlos Salzedo: Chanson dans la Nuit — In this piece, the harpist runs their fingers from one end of the instrument to the other, creating a sound called a 'glissando'.

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Carlos Salzedo: Chansons de la Nuit

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Andantino for Harp and Flute — The harp can be paired with almost any instrument, or the entire orchestra.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Andantino from Flute and Harp Concerto

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