All Celtic Harps

Solid tonewoods, hand-shaped frames. Every Roosebeck Celtic harp is built from solid rosewood, walnut, or a combination of the two. No laminates in the soundboard, no shortcuts in the frame. The wood ages, the voice opens up, and the instrument grows into the
player.

Full Chelby lever sets. Our harps from the Pixie upward ship with full Chelby lever systems on every string, not just the half-set common at this price point. You get every accidental in every key without retuning mid-tune.

Four model lines for four stages of playing. The 19-string Pixie for the first harp. The 22-string Heather for the player ready for full repertoire. The 29-string Minstrel for the serious player who wants concert range. The 38-string Caitlin cross-strung for the chromatic player who needs every accidental at the same time.

Carved decorative panels, not stickers. Vine, thistle, knotwork, and walnut panel options are hand-carved into the soundboard, not applied as decals or printed graphics. Each one is shaped by an artisan in our workshop.

Most new harpists do well starting with the 22-string Heather. It has enough range for most Irish and Scottish repertoire, a full lever set, and a price that does not require committing to the instrument before you know if it suits you.

Players who want to start smaller and lighter should look at the 19-string Pixie. Players who already know they want full concert range should look at the 29-string Minstrel. The 38-string Caitlin cross-strung is for advanced players moving into chromatic and contemporary repertoire.

Celtic harp is approachable. Open-tuned in E flat, you lever the sharps you need and a tune comes out within the first session. Most beginners are playing recognizable melodies inside a week and accompanying themselves within a month.

Every Roosebeck harp ships with a tuning wrench, a set of spare strings, and an owner's guide. A padded gig bag is the accessory most players add.