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Are fingernails used in playing the harp?

April 26, 2017fingernails Harp playing Used

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Are fingernails used in playing the harp?

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While there are some lesser known wire strung harps played with the fingernails, most harps are played with the flesh of the finger pad, plucking the strings to produce the wonderfully sweet sound. Also, the pinky finger is not used on the harp, due to it being too short and weak.