Pedal HarpsPedal Harps have between 40 and 47 strings and have 7 pedals around the base; one for each note of the scale. Each pedal has 3 positions which create the flat, natural or sharp. For example, when the C pedal is changed from the flat to natural, this will change ALL the C strings on the harp to natural; push the C pedal down a further notch for C-sharp. As pedals are operated by foot, both hands remain free whilst playing. These instruments include the concert-harps you often see playing in an orchestra.
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Lever HarpsLever harps are smaller than pedal harps and have between 20 and 40 strings, with 34 being the most usual. When engaging a lever with your hand it will raise the note of that string by one semitone. For example, a lever on a string tuned to E-flat will raise it to E-natural. These harps are specialist Folk harps in their own right but are also ideal to learn on.
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Hire a harpGreat reasons to rent a harp from Pilgrim Harps:
The minimum hire period is only 3 months. If you decide to buy a new harp after 6 months of hiring, you receive the full 6 months off the price of a new harp. The deposit is just £100. This will be refunded on return of the harp in good condition. 
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Bespoke Harps
Pilgrim Harps make the harp for the individual; as well as choosing your own colour and finish, you can have artwork and carvings designed to make your harp unique.
