How often to harp strings break?
Strings break for a variety of reasons, usually because they are old and brittle or because they have become worn in places. The different types of strings vary in durability and life span. Most strings will last for years, but you might not want to keep them on your harp for years on end. As strings get old (both on the harp or in the original packaging off the harp) they loose their bright sound quality and begin to sound dull and/or produce less volume. Eventually strings break, often with sudden changes in the weather or due to advanced wear and tear. The strings on my harps break on occasion but not very frequently, because I make an effort to replace them regularly and before they get to the breaking point to keep the harp sounding its best.
