The Triple Harp

Contributed by St Fagans National History Museum

The triple harp is different from the more conventional harp as it has three sets of strings and no pedals. It originated in Italy around 1600, but owing to its popularity in Wales by the end of the 18th century, it has become widely known as 'The Welsh Harp'. The instrument has three rows of strings, making it possible to play chromatic notes in addition to the diatonic scale.

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