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YOU can play beautiful music in just minutes, even if you have no previous musical experience!
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The Music Maker and Melody Lap Harps let everyone, regardless of musical experience, play beautiful music by simply sliding a song sheet under the strings and plucking the string above each printed note. In minutes anyone can sound like they have taken music lessons for years. It's that easy! The Lap Harp is truly one of the world's easiest and fun musical instruments to play.
The high quality Music Maker and Melody Lap Harps made of hardwood, boasting world renowned sound, sets these two instruments apart from other brands. They are more than mere toys - they are true instruments in their own right. Playing of a quality lap harp can be a stepping stone in developing a love for music. Graduate beyond the song cards and create your own music! The ease of play and excellent tonal quality is what makes the Melody Maker Lap Harp and the Music Maker lap harps favourite instruments. The beautiful hardwood creates exceptional tonal qualities. It is an instrument that everyone will not only have fun playing but will be proud to own and display.
From young children right through to adults in their senior years, people around the world have discovered the relaxing and soothing benefits of playing music on a lap harp. The size is just right, no matter what size the musician is. The soft tones are loud enough for you and those in a small room to hear, making it a personal enjoyment instrument without disturbing those around you. Want to play for the entertainment of others in a larger space such as in church, at school, or at a family reunion in a large hall? Simply use a microphone placed near the instrument and send the music through a sound system. Children might enjoy taking it with them on long trips in the vehicle. You could even purchase two lap harps and you and another person could play in two-part harmony!
The Music Maker Lap Harp and the Melody Lap Harp:
1. are the world's easiest instruments to play!
2. are made of real wood
3. each one comes with 12 song sheets with words
4. each one comes with a pick
5. each one comes with a tuning wrench and tuning card
6. have many different song packets available.
What is the main difference between the Music Maker and the Melody Harp?
The Music Maker is tuned to the key of G which has one sharp and no flats.
The Melody Harp is tuned to the key of C which has no sharps or flats.
By re-tuning the F String you can use the same music packets for either instrument.
Who can play the Music Maker or the Melody Harp?
Anyone Can! We have many people of all ages, from younger children to seniors who enjoy playing the lap harp. The recommended age in Canada is 4 to 100+. In the USA, due to overly stringent government regulations on items for children, it is not recommended for use by anyone under 13 years of age at this time.
Deluxe Christmas Special
On Sale -
a 10% savings!
Deluxe Kit includes:
• Melody Harp or Music Maker Lap Harp
(each boxed standard kit includes instrument, one variety pack of 12 tunes, a pick, a tuner)
• Christmas 1 and 2 Music Packets
• Carrying Case
Music Maker Deluxe Christmas Kit
Melody Harp Deluxe Christmas Kit
Order before December 11th in Canada or December 15th in the USA for delivery before Christmas with regular shipping. After those dates call 1-800-653-4231 and we will give you a quote for faster shipping.
Don't want to purchase the deluxe kit? Everything is available individually as well.