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   →^_harp is a which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicular to the . As many other non-percussion instruments, it can also be used as a instrument. All harps have a neck, and . Some, known as frame harps, also have a forepillar; those lacking the forepillar are referred to as open harps. Depending on its size (which varies considerably), a harp may be played while held in the lap or while stood on the floor. Harp strings can be made of (sometimes wound around ), (more commonly used than nylon), , or . A person who plays the harp is called a harpist or a harper. Folk and Celtic musicians often use the term "harper," whereas classical/pedal musicians use "harpist."

  Various types of harps are found in , , , and , and a few parts of . In antiquity harps and the closely related were very prominent in nearly all musical cultures, but they lost popularity in the early 19^th century with Western music composers, being thought of primarily as a woman's instrument after popularised it as an activity for women.

  The (wind harp), the , and all forms of the and are not harps because their strings are not perpendicular to the soundboard; they are part of the family of instruments along with the and . In blues music, the is called a "Blues harp" or "harp", but it is a wind instrument, not a stringed instrument.

  →→Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy
  Vibroacoustic Therapy is a form of therapy in which sound vibrations are applied directly to the human body. In Vibroacoustic Harp Therapy, the sound vibrations come from a live harp and are transferred to the body via loudspeakers built into a chair, couch or bed.
  
  Lower vibrations are more likely to trigger resonant sensations in the body and therefore the extended lower range of the pedal harp makes it more suitable for this form of harp therapy.

  Many harpists are naturally drawn to the idea of using their music to benefit others. For some, this involves taking their harps into hospitals, hospices or rehabilitation centres. The growing field of harp therapy seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the use of the harp in health care settings. the use of live harp music by a certified harp therapy practitioner to effect positive changes in emotional, physical, mental and/or spiritual functioning of individuals with health problems.