Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Harp Seal
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the harp seal.
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The Harp
Discusses the history of harps, as well as the playing, tuning, and care of harps. Also provides links to other harp pages.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Harp
This article provides general information about the harp. Discusses the harp's origins and their significance in different cultures.
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Frequently Asked Harp Questions
This resource addresses frequently asked questions about playing the harp. It includes discussions of choosing a harp and learning to play the harp.
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How to Play the Jaw Harp
A very useful website for those wanting to learn how to play the jaw harp. Includes very simple, easy to follow directions and illustrations. Anyone can learn the basics of jaw harp playing with this straightfoward website.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Harp, String Instrument
Use this resource to learn about the harp, find out how it is played and see pictures. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to the harp play with the rest of the orchestra.
Harp Week
Harp Week: Cartoon of the Day: March 18, 1876
This Thomas Nast cartoon depicts an abbreviated explanation of the problems the government had with the Whiskey Ring. The commentary gives a very good recounting of the fraud and how it was perpetrated and eventually prosecuted.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Harp Seal
This abbreviated site offers a drawing with the anatomy labeled and key facts about the Harp seal.
Other
The Jew's Harp Guild Homepage
Very nice site about the jaw harp or Jew's Harp. Provides general information on the instrument, sound files, discussions, an online newsletter, and information on the North American Jew's Harp Festival.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Jew's Harp (Or Jaw's Harp)
Nice article for general historical information about the Jaw Harp. Also includes a basic description of the physical components of the instrument.
Other
How to Play the Jew's Harp
Very easy to follow instructions on how to play the Jew's harp. Complete with a nice labeled diagram which shows all the parts of the Jew's harp. Provides links for advanced lessons as well.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Harp Seal
The relationship between people and harp seals is slowly changing. For years, newborn pups were killed in large numbers for their gorgeous white coats. Learn more about the Phoca groenlandica, more commonly known as a Harp Seal, in this...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Head Harp
Want to make music with your head? In this experiment, create a musical instrument by wrapping a string around your head.
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: Grover Cleveland
A biography from Harp Week's extensive website about presidential elections of Grover Cleveland, outlining his tenure as governor of New York, and his two non-consecutive terms as president.
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: 1872: Grant v. Greeley
The re-election campaign of Republican Ulysses S. Grant versus the Liberal Republican, Horace Greeley.
Harp Week
Harp Week: Election of 1868: Grant v. Seymour
An overview of the election sites the nominations for each party and their respective campaigns.
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: 1860 Lincoln v. Douglas v. Breckenridge v. Bell
From the state of the nation leading up to the 1860's, the conventions, campaigns, and results find information about the Presidential Election of 1860.
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: 1900 Mc Kinley v. Bryan
Take a look at the details of the Presidential election of 1900. Understand the nominations, campaigns and results of the two contestants.
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: 1876 Hayes v. Tilden
An introduction of the 1876 Presidential election from the nominations, through the campaigns and winding down with both the election results and controversies.
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Cleveland Record
Grover Cleveland's second term in office was problematic, which affected the election of 1896. Read about the economic depression of 1893, the labor unrest, Coxey's army, and controversial Supreme Court decisions that were handed down...
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: Overview 1864: Lincoln v. Mc Clellan
A comprehensive overview of Lincoln's second run for the Presidential office. Very important domestic issues, opposition, conventions and election results aid students in understanding this critical election in American history.
Harp Week
Harp Week: 1860 Lincoln v. Douglas v. Breckinridge v. Bell
An impressive collection of campaign banners from the 1860 Presidential election.
Other
Wesleyan University: West African Music
This site talks about the African harp, guitar and several other instruments.