 A modern Bohemian Harp by Klangwerkstatt in Markt Wald | |
| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Hakenharfe, Wanderharfe, Manualharfe |
| Classification | Chordophone |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 322.211 |
| Related instruments | |
| Celtic harp | |
| Composers | |
| Mozart | |
The Bohemian Harp (Czech: harfa), also referred to as the Hakenharfe, is a Central European lever harp, similar to the Celtic harp, with a straight, tenoned neck. It was played foremostly by travelling musicians going through Europe in the 19th century, occasionally in bands. When played in bands, it was often used as an accompaniment for bass violin and bock.[1] The instrument was also popular as a folk instrument.[2] The harp was far lighter than other European harps used in royal courts, for ease of portability.[3]
- ^ "Stefan Weyh: HARFAGIO – Über die Harfe". harfagio.de. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Kotašová, Daniela. "Die Pedalharfe eines unbekannten Instrumentenbauers aus der Sammlung von Marie Zunová Skalská". Bayreuth University. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Böhmische Harfe-Unterricht auf Musik-Unterricht.de". www.musik-unterricht.de. Retrieved 26 November 2022.