Derived from the old harp of the Celts, the modern Celtic harp is a small non-pedal harp with 30 to 36 strings.

Levers laid out on the neck make it possible to shorten vibrating length of the strings so as to raise the pitch by a semitone (half step).

Thanks its small size, this instrument is often used to teach harp to small children.

Nonetheless, it is a viable instrument with its own repertoire and technique, different from that of the pedal harp