autoharp

An autoharp or chord zither is a string instrument belonging to the zither family. It uses a series of bars individually configured to mute all strings other than those needed for the intended chord.

autoharp, German Akkordzither, Akkordzither also called Volkszither, stringed instrument of the zither family popular for accompaniment in folk music and country and western music.

The autoharp's metal strings sound similar to the zither or a steel string-guitar. The strumming action of playing is reminiscent of guitar-playing, though it is also possible to play one note at a time similar to finger-style guitar playing.

a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.

Shaped much like a washboard, the autoharp is a fretless stringed instrument that has buttons with little felt pads. These buttons, when depressed, mute the strings that are not part of the chord being played. Essentially, the player presses the chord button, strums the strings and gets the intended chord.

Some notable professional autoharp performers include: Bruce Good of The Good Brothers. Jon Anderson. Brittain Ashford.

And the other is called a pinch. Where you play the thumb and the finger. Together.

The harp is a multi-stringed musical instrument, or chordophone, that has a resonator (or soundboard) that vibrates with the movement of the strings, producing the sound of the notes. There are several different kinds of harps: there are framed harps, open harps, and folk harps, just to name a few.

The word “harp” originates from the German, Old Norse and Anglo Saxon words meaning “to pluck.” It might have strings, but it's not a guitar! The harp is meant to be played with the first four fingers on both hands.

Playing melody on the autoharp is not as difficult as it may first appear. There are an awful lot of strings, but finding a melody note and playing it clearly isn't as hard as it seems. Pay attention to these harp playing tips.

A harpsichord is basically a full-sized harp, laid on its side, with keys and a plectrum mechanism. An autoharp is a small wooden box with strings, and buttons that operates mechanisms that mute some of the strings so that when you strum the strings, you can play a C chord or an A chord or whatever.

Shaped much like a washboard, the autoharp is a fretless stringed instrument that has buttons with little felt pads. These buttons, when depressed, mute the strings that are not part of the chord being played. Essentially, the player presses the chord button, strums the strings and gets the intended chord.