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Used components for Aura Moraharpa 2021:
- Body: Ash
- Top: Spruce
- Bridge and Grasshopper: Maple
- Pins: Ebony
- Number of strings: 3 main + 8 resonance strings
- Tuning: G, C, drone C
- Resonant strings tuning: D, E, F, G, A, B, C, D
- Scale: 50 cm (19.7")
- Length: 90 cm (35.43")
- Finish: Satin Nitro Lacquer
History and origin of the Moraharpa
Moraharpa is the predecessor of the Nyckelharpa instrument. Nyckelharpa is a bit more complex, but our Moraharpa model also features resonant strings, delivering a rich sound.
Historically, a traditional Moraharpa usually has one melodic string and two drone strings without resonant strings.
Aura Moraharpa
The Aura Moraharpa has two melodic strings tuned to G and C, one drone string tuned to C, and 8 additional resonant strings.
The instrument is played with the help of a key mechanism equipped with 13 flaps. The lower string is controlled by all 13 flaps and the upper string by 7 flaps. This mechanism ensures more accurate playing, as it always presses the string in the exact same place.
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