![]() Modern Celtic Harps stand 4 feet high and boast 34 strings. The stringing used to be gut-strung, but is now wire strung (bell-like tones) or nylon strung (soft tones). It’s an ancient musical instrument, used by musicians for thousands of years to entertain, enhance their stories, and enliven gatherings. Probably most well-known, globally, because of its placement in the logo of the Irish Guinness Stout! The Celtic Harp is also the symbol of Ireland. There are hundreds of well-known musicians in the Celtic tradition, including Julie Fowlis (who was just featured in the Disney movie, Brave), Cherish the Ladies, the Chieftans, the Clancy Brothers, Le Vent du Nord, Capercaillie, the Box Club, Calum Alex MacMillan, Sharon Shannon, Cantrip, Aine Minogue, Eileen Ivers, Matt and Shannon Heaton, Eddi Reader, the Ocean Orchestra, Altan, Long Time Courting, and Cathie Ryan.īut how to get these enchanting sounds? Here are the top ten Celtic instruments: The Celtic music diaspora has spread from Scotland and Ireland across the world. And whether it’s for a party, called a Ceilidh, or at a pub, the music will definitely be danceable! Celtic musical instruments tend to be simple and portable, so that the party can go anywhere, at any time. Songs may be sung in English, Irish, or Gaelic. ![]() ![]() Celtic music can be a haunting melody, a storytelling accompaniment, or a lively dance tune. The sounds of Celtic music are both entrancing and enlivening. ![]()
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