Celestual Harp
Celestial harp is a musical instrument with strings on a disk. By placing a sheet on the disk that shows the order of the melody, it is possible for people who cannot read the musical score to play a tune.
Celestial harp is a musical instrument with strings on a disk.
The strings arranged radially increase in semitone steps toward the right. The player rotates the disk to play strings.
By placing a sheet on the disk that shows the order of the melody, it is possible for people who cannot read the musical score to play a tune.
People can play a song by following the arrows and playing the notes in numerical order. Small black circles indicate eighth notes, large black circles indicate quarter notes, and white circles indicate half notes.
The figure showing the order of performance is called a constellation score because it looks like a constellation. Because the constellation score is used, this instrument is called "celestial harp” in English. It is spelled Celestual Harp which combines celestial and spiritual on exhibitions.
The strings arranged radially increase in semitone steps toward the right. The player rotates the disk to play strings.
By placing a sheet on the disk that shows the order of the melody, it is possible for people who cannot read the musical score to play a tune.
People can play a song by following the arrows and playing the notes in numerical order. Small black circles indicate eighth notes, large black circles indicate quarter notes, and white circles indicate half notes.
The figure showing the order of performance is called a constellation score because it looks like a constellation. Because the constellation score is used, this instrument is called "celestial harp” in English. It is spelled Celestual Harp which combines celestial and spiritual on exhibitions.
Side story Celestual Harp is not a misspelling.
A combination of Celestial and Spiritual.
A combination of Celestial and Spiritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did this cost to do?
I am not sure but it maybe $300 to $400 for acrylic version.
Wood version is cheaper.
Wood version is cheaper.
Are there plans available to make this? Do you sell this?
I might sell the instrument about $600 to $800, if anybody want to have one. If anyone want to know how to make it, I can share my knowledge.
What’s next?
I am making one with video projection.
Tetsuji Katsuda
: Maker & Composer
I make robots that play musical instruments.
I make original musical instruments including electrical and acoustic.
I play musical instruments that I made.
I make original musical instruments including electrical and acoustic.
I play musical instruments that I made.
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How I can help you:
This instrument make people who cannot read the musical score to be able to play a tune.
This instrument make people who cannot read the musical score to be able to play a tune.
How you can help me:
People can introduce this instrument for people who can not read musical score but want to play a tune.
People can introduce this instrument for people who can not read musical score but want to play a tune.