Summerhays Music Center offers a Harp Showroom with a large selection & diverse variety of Lever & Pedal Harps from which to choose in a pleasant & relaxing environment. Come in and take all the time you need to select the perfect harp for you in a relaxing home-like setting.

Below you will find pictures and descriptions of harp brands and models we carry. We may not have all harps in stock.

PRATT Custom Chamber Harps You can customize your own Pratt Chamber harp! From $4,725 Several unique custom options available! Click here for Custom Ordering Information

PRATT Maple Chamber Harp • 36 strings • Extended Soundboard • Flamed maple with spruce soundboard • Special figured maple veneer • Keltic soundboard inlay • Soundboard border inlay • Side strip corner bead inlays • Figured maple on back of wings SALE PRICE: $5,175 Click here for more pictures!

CAMAC Athena Pedal Harp • 47 strings • Extended Soundboard SALE PRICE: $18,950 RENT to OWN: $275/month*	CAMAC Athena Pedal Harp • 47 strings • Straight Soundboard SALE PRICE: $14,950 RENT to OWN: $225/month*
CAMAC Clio Pedal Harp • 44 strings • Extended Soundboard SALE PRICE: $14,750 RENT to OWN: $225/month*	CAMAC Clio Pedal Harp • 44 strings • Straight Soundboard SALE PRICE: $12,450 RENT to OWN: $150/month*
CAMAC Korrigan Lever Harp • 38 strings • Straight Soundboard SALE PRICE: $3,495 RENT to OWN: $65/month*	CAMAC Hermine Lever Harp • 34 strings • Straight Soundboard SALE PRICE: $2,995 RENT to OWN: $55/month*
CAMAC Oriane Pedal Harp • Gold concert grand • Carved SALE PRICE: $41,950	CAMAC Oriane Clio Pedal Harp • Gold • 44 strings • Extended soundboard • Carved SALE PRICE: $34,950
CAMAC Trianon Pedal Harp • Concert grand • Carved SALE PRICE: $32,450	CAMAC Trianon Clio Pedal Harp • 44 strings • Extended soundboard • Carved SALE PRICE: $24,950
CAMAC Atlantide Prestige Pedal Harp • Concert Grand SALE PRICE: from $27,950	CAMAC The Big Blue Acoustic/Electric Pedal Harp • Extended soundboard • Concert grand SALE PRICE: $25,950
CAMAC The Blue Acoustic/Electric Pedal Harp • Straight soundboard • 47 strings SALE PRICE: $21,950	CAMAC The Little Big Blue Acoustic/Electric Pedal Harp • Extended soundboard • 44 strings SALE PRICE: $17,950
CAMAC Electric Pedal Harp • Solid body • 47 strings SALE PRICE: $21,950	CAMAC Electric Pedal Harp • Solid body • 44 strings SALE PRICE: $15,950
CAMAC Electroharp Lever Harp • 30 strings • Fully levered • Includes padded case SALE PRICE: $3,895	CAMAC Electroharp Lever Harp • 36 strings • Fully levered • Includes padded case SALE PRICE: $4,495
CAMAC Aziliz Lever Harp • 34 strings • Fully levered • Folk tension SALE PRICE: $4,195	CAMAC Melusine de Concert Lever Harp • 38 strings • Nylon SALE PRICE: $4,095
CAMAC Melusine Lever Harp • 38 strings • Fully levered • Nylon SALE PRICE: $3,295	CAMAC Troubadour Lever Harp • 22 string lap harp • Fully levered • Gut • Includes padded case SALE PRICE: $995
CAMAC Troubadour Lever Harp • 22 string lap harp • Fully levered • Nylon • Includes padded case SALE PRICE: $895	LYON & HEALY Ogden Lever Harp • 34 strings • Height: 53" • Weight: 28 lbs • Soundboard Width: 14" • Extreme Width: 28" An ideal harp for both professional folk harpers and beginners alkike, this harp was built with a Hard maple body and a Sitka Spruce soundboard to give it a rich, resonant sound. Its responsive tone is big enough for any venue, while the Ogden's light weight and size make it easy to transport. Available in natural, mahogany, walnut or ebony finishes; exotic Bubinga veneer available ($500 additional). Fitted with Performance levers. RENT-TO-OWN: $50/month* SALE PRICE: $2,450 (includes full set of performance levers and carrying case.)
LYON & HEALY Troubadour Lever Harp • 36 strings ranging from 1st Octave C to 6th Octave C • Soundboard Width: 15 1/8" • Extreme Width: 30" • Height: 65 1/2" • Weight: 38 lbs • Finishes: Ebony, Natural, Mahogany, Walnut the Troubadour VI is the perfect instrument for both beginning and experienced harpists. With 5 complete octaves, The Troubadour VI has the same string spacing and tension as Lyon & Healy pedal harps. The Troubadour's brass eyelets and Sitka Spruce soundboard help give it a clear, full sound. Fitted with Performance levers on every note. SALE PRICE: $3,895 RENT to OWN: $75/month*	LYON & HEALY Prelude Lever Harp • 38 Strings ranging from 1st Octave E to 6th Octave C • Soundboard Width: 14 7/8" • Extreme Width: 32 3/4" • Height: 64 " • Weight: 42 lbs • Finishes: Natural, Mahogany & Walnut Designed with the performance harpist in mind, this romantic classic is crafted with a Sitka Spruce soundboard for a rich, powerful tone. Artistically styled, with the exquisite sound and appearance of a traditional Lyon & Healy concert harp, the Prelude featuers string spacing and tension similar to a pedal harp. A scalloped bronze-finished crown and matching claw feet complement the elegant lines of the Prelude's graceful base and delicately fluted column. Fitted with Performance levers. SALE PRICE: $4,895 RENT to OWN: $95/month*

*Plus tax. OAC. Some restrictions apply. 6 month minimum rental period. See store for further details.

The harp is a unique and beautiful instrument with many versatile qualities. It can be used as a gentle, warm-toned therapy instrument that has been noted for its healing and soothing capacities. It is a complex classical instrument essential to many symphonies and orchestral compositions. As an accompaniment tool, the harp provides a lovely new alternative to standard piano. The folk music of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales relies heavily on the harp, and for these nations it is an important cultural symbol. The many functions and facets of the harp make it a versatile instrument full of possibilities for any player! You may hear someone called a harper while another musician is referred to as a harpist. Harper is generally used to describe one who plays on a traditional Folk or Celtic harp. Harpist refers to someone who plays classical music or pedal harp.

Children as young as five and six years old can start their classical training on smaller lever harps and eventually graduate to a larger instrument as they and their abilities grow.

Older children and teens usually learn quickly on this instrument, and it can be an excellent alternative for students to the traditional band and orchestra instruments. As a rare instrument, the harp provides many opportunities for scholarships and special placement in colleges across the country.

Adults who have always wanted to play a musical instrument and have not had an opportunity to do so until later in life will find great satisfaction in taking up the harp. Contrary to many popular beliefs, the harp is not any more difficult to learn than most instruments, and a broad repertoire of music for all skill levels makes even beginning playing a delight. As a gentle toned, warm sounding instrument, daily practice and playing on the harp is delightful.

There are three different types of Harps for you to choose from. Select below to learn the different styles.

Lever Harps

The lever harp is a mid-sized instrument consisting of 30-38 strings. The height of the harp ranges from 41-66 inches, weighing from 15-48 lbs. The “levers” are located along the neck of the harp and easily flip up and down. While in the down position the string will play a natural note. When the lever is flipped up the string will play a sharp note. Many new harpists begin learning on this harp. The lever harp is assessable and holds a beautiful sound, which makes it a great place to start!

The Lap Harp

The lap harp usually consists of 22-26 strings and weighs from 5-10 lbs. The height of the harp ranges from 28-35 inches. It holds the basic original shape of traditional harps and may or may not have levers on one or more of the strings. The primary benefit of the lap harp is its portability. Many lap harps come with carrying bags or cases and some resemble “back packs” allowing for hands free transportation. Another important benefit of the lap harp is affordability. The lap harp is generally about one-third of the cost of the mid size lever harps. The price will vary depending on the number of levers. A lap harp can be useful as a practice harp while on vacation. Its portability makes it convenient to play at family reunions and for friends and family.

“Lap harp” is perhaps not the best name for this small harp as it is not always comfortable to play in ones lap and consequently other devises have been developed to facilitate ease of performance. One such devise is a lap bar which sits across both legs, stabilizing the harp. Another such devise is a strap much like a guitar strap. It attaches to the harp with the same type of buttons found on guitars and crosses your shoulder then stretches diagonally across your back.

Triplett has introduced a harp which is called the Christina and was designed as a “therapy harp.” The harp comes standard with quick release lock buttons and a shoulder strap. The strap allows you to play while standing bed side or walking from bed to bed. It also stabilizes the harp while playing in a sitting position. An optional lap bar is also available.

The Pedal Harp

The pedal harp contains 7 pedals and 40-48 strings. The pedals have three notches that change the strings from sharp, natural and flat. This allows the advanced harpist to continue playing while the feet change to the key that is needed. The pedal harps have an exceptional sound and classic design.

There are smaller pedal harps such as the Clio or Semi-Grand with a height from 60-65 inches and weighing 55-65 lbs. This harp allows the performer the use of pedals while also providing an instrument with a manageable size and weight.

The Concert Grand is the standard harp most often seen in symphonies, concerts and weddings. This harp weighs from 74-80 lbs with a height of 77-86 inches. Most often containing hand carving on the column, this harp is catching to the eye, complimenting its extraordinary sound.

The Right Environment for Your Harp:

Environmental conditions surrounding your harp are critical to its maintenance and lifespan. A harp needs to be kept in conditions of relative humidity between 45% and 75%. If kept at humidity levels below 45% for a prolonged period, the wood of the instrument may shrink and crack. Also, an extremely humid atmosphere will lead to swelling of the wood, which can compromise its structural integrity. A hygrometer is a device that measures humidity and should be kept in close proximity to your harp. Monitoring the humidity levels around the harp using a hygrometer will allow necessary action to be taken if the conditions fall outside of these guidelines. Hygrometers, as well as temperature conditions should be kept at an average of 70 degreed Fahrenheit.

Exposure to temperatures above 130 degrees will cause the glues used in manufacturing to melt. Because the harp is a high-tension instrument, this could cause the harp to literally pull itself apart. Exposing your harp to extremes in cold temperatures can cause cracks in the wood. Do not allow your harp to enter conditions below freezing (0 degrees Fahrenheit).

Keep your harp away from all heating and air-conditioning vents and windows. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

Metronomes: A metronome is very important to help the harpist establish and learn rhythm.

Tuners/ Pickups: The electronic tuners make it easy to keep your instrument in tune. Almost daily, one or more harp string is bound to need to be tuned therefore an electronic tuner is essential. The tuners are very easy to help keep your harp in top tuned condition!

Tuning Keys: A tuning key should come with the rental or purchase of your harp. It is a good idea to have an extra tuning key to use when performing and traveling with the harp.

Stools/Benches: A matching stool or bench not only looks nice with your harp, but also will adjust to best fit the needs of the harpist. The top of the harpists’ head should be from 1-6 inches below the top of neck of the harp while the harpist is sitting up straight. For the harpist that is still growing, or if more than one person will be playing the harp, an easily adjustable bench is suggested. A cushion or pillow should never be used to heighten a child at the harp. Sitting on a padded surface may have lasting negative effects on the mid to lower back.

Camac Harp Caddy: While we carry a selection of harp caddy's for all brands of harps, this particular Caddy is for Camac harps only.

It is specially built to use pressure to hold your Camac harp in place, even down stairs and around corners. It has an adjustable handle, and great ease of use.

All of these wonderful items are available in our store, stop by today to see our wonderful harp department!