Pedal harps can cost $70,000 — far more than lever harps, which cost $2,000 to $9,000. At first glance, a pedal harp looks like a simple frame with a row of strings. But there are complicated mechanisms inside that musicians use to change notes. At Camac Harps in France, every harp is carved and assembled by hand. For musicians like Grammy-nominated artist Brandee Younger, the pedal harp resonates with sonic potential.
00:00 – Intro
01:04 – How a pedal harp works
01:59 – Why owning a pedal harp is so expensive
03:06 – Building the mechanism
04:14 – Using the pedals
04:45 – Selecting wood for the soundboard
06:26 – Wood carving
07:21 – Strings price and materials
08:02 – Harp assembly
09:00 – The artisans behind every harp
09:25 – Pedal harps vs lever harps
10:14 – Pedal harp design
10:43 – Brandee Younger performance
11:54 – Credits
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