Synopsis
Explore the history and craftsmanship of Ireland’s and Scotland’s harps and related instruments.
This nonfiction work surveys ancient and more recent instruments, their makers, and the people who played them. Rich illustrations and notes bring to life how harps were built, tuned, and used, with careful attention to preservation and museum history. The book gathers insight into famous harpers, important gatherings, and the social world of Celtic music. It pairs historical context with detailed descriptions of individual instruments, including measurements, inscriptions, and decoration, to show how music and culture shaped these remarkable keys of sound.
- Detailed portraits of famous harps and their makers, with notes on origin and style.
- Technical details about construction, tuning, and ornamentation.
- Biographical sketches of prominent harpers and their contributions to Irish and Scottish music.
- Historical context around key gatherings, patrons, and the transmission of music.
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