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Practically
any type of music can be played on the harp, but not
every piece/song of each type is possible. For
example, some jazz songs can be played on the harp.
But not every piece which is jazz is suitable to for
the harp. One of the main limiting factors is the
way in which a harpist changes the strings from
natural to sharp or flat (See the discussion on
Lever and Pedal harps on the
Types of Harps
page). The lever harp is more limited in repertoire
choices because one of the harpist's hands must stop
playing to make the changes, and only so many
changes can be made at one time. The pedal harp is
capable of an expanded repertoire, but even with the
harpist's feet making the changes on the pedals,
only so many changes are physically possible within
a span of time.
So all
these types of music and more can be played on the
harp: classical, folk, rock, jazz, showtunes, music
from movies, new age. But if you have a specific
song in mind that you want to have played, it is
best to check with the harpist first to make sure
that song is playable on the harp. And if you would
like a specific type of music, check to make sure
the harpist you're hiring has that type of music in
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