The document discusses the history and parts of the harp. It notes that the harp originated from the hunting bow and was one of the earliest musical instruments. It was introduced to Egypt from Asia around 1500 BC, consisting of a hollow soundbox connected to a straight string arm. Additional strings were later added and supported by a pillar during the Middle Ages. An interesting fact provided is that the harp has been Ireland's national symbol since the 13th century.

1. By:
Rodrigo Saes
César Ruiz

2. History of the harp
Parts of the harp
An interesting fact about it

4. The harp is one of the oldest musical
instruments in the world. The first
harps were developed from the
hunting bow.

5. The arp came to Egypt from Asia in about 1500
B.C.
It was built from a holow sond-box joined to a
straight string-arm. The strings were attached to
the soundbox at one end and tied to the string-
arm.
The strings
were tuned
by rotating
the knots
that held
them.

6. During the Middle Ages the pillar was added to
support the tension of extra strings.

9.  The harp has been Ireland’s national symbol since
the thirteenth century