Harp Information | Harp Types
Budget Harp Rentals Available Nationwide!
Rental harps available to individuals, groups, performers, as model home decor, movie & film projects, schools, beginning harpists, and more!
Harp Rental Information | Types of Harps
Pedal Harps
The Pedal or Concert Harp usually has between 41 and 47 strings, and has 7 pedals at the base of the instrument. The pedals change the note of each string so you can play in any key, and change the key of the instrument while you are playing.
- Lyon healy gold harps
- Lyon healy harps
- Wurlitzer harps
- Venus harps
Rental rates for pedal harps start at $100 per month.
Lever Harps
Great for children or beginning harpists!
The Lap Harp, Celtic Harp, Irish Harp, Folk Harp and Troubador are all non-pedal harps. They have between 20 and 40 string – usually 34. They are tuned into a basic key, either C or E flat. These harps have a small lever or cam to change the key of the instrument. You can modify some of these levers while you are playing to play accidentals. These harps can be used by beginners before playing a Concert Harp, but they are an instrument in their own right and are used by professionals all over the world.
- Troubadour harps
- Heyser harps
Rentals start at $45 per month.
Display Harps
These gold harps from the 1800’s have unique carvings, style and workmanship. The beautiful harp can be used for display purposes in model homes, schools, offices, stores, weddings, and for any special occasion. These harps will add a depth of class to any event or showing. Budget Harp Rentals offers a large variety of display harps to choose from.
Rentals start at $75 per month.
Lap Harps
The lap harp is a small string instrument in concert pitch that is popular with young children and can be a wonderful first instrument to learn. It’s also known as a favorite of experienced music students and other seasoned musicians.
Rentals start at $75 per month.