Autoharps are musical instruments that anybody can get a good sound out of, and some folks get great sounds. They're often misunderstood, sometimes reviled, but also sweet-sounding, and useful for many kinds of music, including Bluegrass, Folk, and even Rock and Roll.
We sadly note the passing of our friend, master autoharp luthier George Orthey. George left us on after many decades of, among his many contributions, raising the bar for excellence in custom made autoharps. George was an amazing person and a gifted musical instrument engineer in spite of longstanding hearing issues. Along with the late Mary Lou Orthey, his wife of many years ...
Autoharp Precursors - Before the kind of autoharps we know and love came on the market, countless other instruments that also purported to make anyone a musician appeared. Most of these are mis-labeled "autoharp" when they appear on the used market, and too many folks have bought unsuitable instruments (or wall decorations) as a result.
The autoharp's history began in Germany, but one country legend is credited with popularizing the instrument in country and folk music.
The Autoharp: A History of the Instrument and Its Role in Music
An autoharp is a string instrument in the zither family. Its distinctive structural feature is a set of bars, each with damping pads that mute the strings not belonging to a specified chord.
Looking for the perfect folk instrument? Here's everything you need to know about the autoharp and the best autoharps you can buy today.
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We offer custom bespoke autoharps, used autoharps, and related folk instruments, as well as autoharp accessories, repairs, customizations, help files, resources and more—both from our shop near Seattle, Washington, and all throughout this website.
The Autoharp, a type of zither, features a mechanism that lets you easily play chords. Press a button, and it mutes strings not part of the chord, allowing only the correct ones to resonate.
Blue Ridge Autoharps are handcrafted from the finest select spruce and hand-picked hardwoods by master performer, teacher, and luthier John Hollandsworth, a member of the Autoharp Hall of Fame.
This page is for all autoharp lovers, pickers and grinners, and is brought to you by Lindsay Haisley, FMP Computer Services and the Cyberpluckers autoharp community.
What is an Autoharp? The autoharp is a string instrument with a series of chord bars attached to dampers which, when pressed, mute all strings except those that form the desired chord.
An autoharp is a string instrument in the zither family. Its distinctive structural feature is a set of bars, each with damping pads that mute the strings not belonging to a specified chord. A chord is played by pressing the corresponding bar against the strings with one hand while strumming them with the other.
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Autoharp by Oscar Schmidt AC445 Padded Auto harp Gig Bag, Case with Pocket, Removeable Backpack Straps and shoulder strap Add to cart
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7 Best Autoharps At the end of the day, you want to pick the best autoharp that’s right for you. To do that, you have to understand the different features and aspects that make a particular autoharp a good choice. That’s why I created this guide! 1. Oscar Schmidt OS21C
The Autoharp may not be widely known, but its unique sound and simple playing method make it highly rewarding. (Pictured above: An autoharp by Oscar Schmidt (left), and June Carter Cash playing an Autoharp). Invented in the late 19th century, the autoharp is claimed by several German inventors. It’s a zither that lets us play […]
Start your autoharp journey with our beginner's guide. Learn about tuning, basic chords, playing techniques, and maintenance tips.
Music for Luc 2026 at Het Depot, Leuven, België, Leuven, Belgium on Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Na het succes van de vorige jaren organiseren we voor de zevende keer Music for Luc, de opbrengst gaat integraal naar de werking van de Zorgcirkels Jongdementie.
Music for Luc: een benefietconcert om Zorgcirkels Jongdementie onder de aandacht te brengen en Luc te herdenken.
De zesde editie van Music for Luc vindt op donderdag 5 juni plaats in Het Depot in Leuven. Da's een jaarlijks benefietconcert ten voordele van Zorgcirkels Jongdementie, om mensen die op jonge leeftijd de diagnose krijgen te ondersteunen.
Zesde editie van Music For Luc met Otto-Jan Ham en Wim Opbrouck op ...
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Op donderdag 1 juni vindt in het Depot in Leuven de vierde editie van het benefietconcert 'Music for Luc' plaats. Luc kreeg op 49-jarige leeftijd de diagnose 'jongdementie' en overleed in 2017.
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