Richards
WELSH TRIPLE HARP
18th. century
Copy of a Triple Harp by John Richards,
kept in the Museum for Musical Instruments in Berlin
Please notice: Three Richards (with black forepillar) made by Rainer M. Thurau are played at the “Red Dragon Harp Ensemble” at this video.
Edward Jones (1752-1824) - Anhawdd ymadael (welsh)
John Parry of Ruabon (1710-1782) - The lass that was laden with Care
| Tonal range | FF – a ”’ |
| Pitch | 440 hz on request 415 – 465 hz |
| Stringing | gut |
| Weight | 27,5 pounds |
| Height | 79 inches |
| Wood | maple and pine, stained other coloring (free) |
| Decoration | Paintings Carrings like original Goldleaf work |
| Accessories | Softcase, hardcase (flightcase) |