Curated OER
Harp Of Gold
Students create "Harp" pictures using harp shapes, shoe box lids, paints, old sheet music, and inspiration from Harp music in this inter-disciplinary Art and Music lesson for the elementary classroom. Resource links are included for...
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Discover Eso: Percussion Instruments: Harp
Contains information on the harp. Students learn about the history and qualities of the instrument and can listen to audio excerpts of the harp being played.
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Wesleyan University: West African Music
This site talks about the African harp, guitar and several other instruments.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids
This interactive site offers students resource for learning about composers, their works, the logistics of orchestra seating, the functions of different instruments, and the like.
University of Southern California
Usc Viterbi School of Engineering: Illumin: Harp: Engineering the Perfect Sound
Article describing the history and the construction of a harp. Includes a music sample, and an interactive harp. (Published Fall 2004)
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Psalms
This site from The Bible Tutor provides an excellent introduction to the Psalms that discusses their religious significance and categorizes them. Links are provided to several individual psalms as well.
Yale University
Yale Collection of Musical Instruments: "Nana" by Manuel De Falla
Listen to a selection of music by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla given by a flute, harp duo for the Yale University performance series.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments
An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.
Other
Harmonica Info and Tips
Gives basic information about the harmonica in addition to tips for purchasing and playing one
Smithsonian Institution
Nm Af A: Audible Artworks: Selected African Musical Instruments
Five traditional African musical instruments are highlighted at this Smithsonian site: two types of drums, the thumb piano (mucapata), harp, and whistles. Includes historical facts about the instruments.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Harp
This article provides general information about the harp. Discusses the harp's origins and their significance in different cultures.
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The Harp
Discusses the history of harps, as well as the playing, tuning, and care of harps. Also provides links to other harp pages.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
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Harmonicas: Choosing, Tuning, Playing
Gives one man's experience with tuning a harmonica and information about playing a harmonica. Also, gives different types of harmonicas.
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Wales Calling: Culture
This site offers some general information about the culture of Wales. It also gives links to more information such as the nations flag, national symbol, and other things native to Wales.
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The Instruments of Celtic Music
Providing a brief overview of the most common instruments in Celtic music, this site also lists other links to search for further information.
Other
Frequently Asked Harp Questions
This resource addresses frequently asked questions about playing the harp. It includes discussions of choosing a harp and learning to play the harp.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Harp, String Instrument
Use this resource to learn about the harp, find out how it is played and see pictures. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to the harp play with the rest of the orchestra.