harp
what it is
The harp is a stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicular to the soundboard. Music tagged harp generally refers to music that places heavy emphasis on the harp in its composition.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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deep experimental
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questions
What is harp?
The harp is a stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicular to the soundboard. Music tagged harp generally refers to music that places heavy emphasis on the harp in its composition.
What are good harp albums to start with?
Try Afro-Harping by Dorothy Ashby, Ys by Joanna Newsom, Renaissance Of The Celtic Harp by Alan Stivell, and Journey in Satchidananda by Alice Coltrane.
Who are some women making harp?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/harp/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making harp, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20