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UILLEANN PIPES

   
Definition: type of bellows-blown bagpipe known in Scotland, Ireland and Northern England from 18th century when it was known as Union Pipes. Has a conical chanter which has a two octave range, 3 drones, and 3 keyed chanters known as regulators.
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Stoney End Brea Double Strung Harp. Camac


44 strings. Small lap harp but double strung! CFG Levered with Camac levers

Item ID: GX60047   Model No: BREA   
    Product Features
  • The Brea is a Celtic low head style harp made from Cherry wood
  • 2 sets of strings allow counterpoint play, echoing, or practicing with both hands
  • Brea can be tuned in unison for echoing and counterpoint, or tuned differently to accompany with pentatonic or alternate tunings
    Product Specifications
  • Tuned: F to F
  • Complete with bag, extra strings, tutor books and tuning wrench
  • Dimensions: H-29inch x W-9 x D-19
  • Weight: 1
  • Made in: USA
  • Model Number: BREA
Complete With Gig Bag - Complete with Gig Bag
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Celtic Harp Information


The Celtic Harp or Clarsach is almost unchanged since the 11th century. The famous Brian Boru harp has the same shape as the harps we sell today. Early celtic harps had bodies carved from solid wood, and brass strings, and only played in one key. Nowadays it is usual to use a softwood soundboard, and Nylon strings, and there are semitone levers for changing key. The concert harp developed from the Celtic Harp and features increased tension, more notes, and pedals.
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Advice on Choosing Harps


Choosing a Harp

There are many factors which should influence your decision on what harp to buy, in particular range and transportability.

A 22 string harp has a very similar range to a fiddle, and a much greater range than many instruments used in folk music, so it will allow you to play a vast number of tunes. The main limitation will be a lack of bass notes, so if you are particularly looking to play a bass accompaniment to your tunes you will definitely need a larger ha ...read the full article
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