The Celtic harp has a sound that stops a room. Bright, resonant, and unmistakably ancient, it carries the folk traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales into whatever tune you place in front of it. Roosebeck Celtic harps are handcrafted lever harps ranging from 19 to 38 strings, built with hand-carved frames and fitted with the quick-action Chelby levers preferred by players who want to shift keys without retuning.
Hear the Roosebeck Celtic harp played.
Hand-carved frames. Every harp frame is shaped by an artisan, not pressed from a mold. You can see and feel the craftsmanship in the curves.
Full Chelby lever sets on every harp. Not just the C and F strings. A full complement means you can play in any key and modulate freely.
Solid tonewoods. Sheesham, walnut, and carefully chosen soundboards deliver the bright projection and sustain Celtic music demands.
Decorative carving done by hand. The Heather and Minstrel models offer thistle, vine, and Celtic knotwork panels carved individually, not laser etched.
The right harp depends on where and how you plan to play. The 19-string Pixie is our smallest tabletop model and a favorite starter harp for first-time players and travelers. The 22-string Heather is the most popular sit-down harp, compact enough for a living room and rich enough for performance.
The 29-string Minstrel moves up to floor-standing size with full performance range, available with a pedestal base for the look and stability of a classical harp. For advanced players exploring chromatic territory, the 38-string Caitlin cross-strung harp gives you every semitone without levers at all.
Celtic harps are played with the fingertips, not the nails, which gives the instrument its warm signature tone. Read our full buyer's guide: How to choose your first Celtic harp.
Every Roosebeck harp ships with a tuning wrench and an owner's guide so you can tune up and begin playing right away.
