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Clarsach
A triangular frame harp developed in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. Referred to as the Gaelic harp, Irish harp, cruit, cláirseach or clà rsach, and wire-strung harp. It differs in several respects from both early harps in the rest of Europe, and modern harps, as it is played on the left shoulder and its strings are traditionally made of metal.
Sites in Clarsach
Clarsach Net
A gateway to the Gaelic harp of Ireland and Scotland. Promoting Gaelic harp music, history, and resources.
Commun na Clarsach : The Clarsach Society
Overview with details of events and services to teachers, students and players.
The Clarsach
Brief description and history of the clarsach in Scotland. Includes an audio excerpt.
Midsummer and Music in Scotland's Outer Hebrides
Information about the Loch Roag tuition workshops with Alison Kinnaird and Wendy Stewart.
Cynthia Cathcart
Gaelic harper. Biography with details of books, recordings, concerts, articles and contact information.
Phamie Gow
Performer, composer and graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Information about workshops, commissions, discography and awards.
Jo Morrison, Celtic Harper
Provides details of performances, repertoire, booking information, sound samples, recordings and clarsach resources.
Katie Targett Adams
Performer drawing on a range of genres including traditional Scottish music, pop, classical and jazz. Biography, events calendar and contact information.
Cumbrian Clarsachs
Handmade instruments by Richard Moriarty. Also offers residential workshops in clarsach making. Overview of services with photographs.
Ardival Harps
Makers of wire-strung clarsachs following the Scottish and Irish traditions. Also offer harp playing holidays in Strathpeffer in the Highlands of Scotland. Portfolio and contact information.
Murray Wire Harps
Designer and manufacturer of bronze-strung Celtic harps. Describes the instruments and includes string tables and information on repairs.
Wire-Strung Harps by Witcher
Small-harp maker offering historical copies and reconstructions as well as original designs. Includes photographs and descriptions.
Scottish Harp Society of America
A non-profit educational organization dedicated to the clarsach and its music both ancient and modern. Membership information and contact details.
Timothy Harps
Offers handcrafted Celtic harps. Provides information about models and options available, including sharping levers and custom carving.
Gaelic Harps and Harpers in Ireland and Scotland
A history of the clarsach. Developments, tradition, bibliography, and pictures.
The Harp: Ireland's Musical Heartstrings
Article about the history of the Irish harp and its modern revival from AllAboutIrish. |
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