The harp shown here is a frame harp with a post and an arched sound box. The entire instrument is made of oak, its eleven strings tied at the top and wound around tuning pegs at the base. The strings ...

The qanun is a traditional Middle Eastern stringed instrument. It has a long history, possibly descended from the ancient Egyptian harp, and is related to the psaltery, dulcimer and zither.

It is the oldest known instrument, having existed in one form or another, in every land and every age.” – Lyon & Healy Counter Sales Book, 1925 The earliest evidence of the harp is found in Ancient ...