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Autoharp

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Au·to·harp  t-härp)
A trademark used for a musical instrument similar to a zither.

Autoharp [ˈɔːtəʊˌhɑːp]
n
(Music / Instruments)™ a zither-like musical instrument used in country-and-western music, equipped with button-controlled dampers that can prevent selected strings from sounding, thus allowing chords to be played. It is plucked with the fingers or a plectrum


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With just a bit of reluctance - she clearly loves the autoharp - Adair switches places and finds the notes she'll need to play.
Rita used to work at the store in Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, and recently met Mike Fenton, who bought his first records and first Autoharp from the store.
Led by Rob and made up of eight band members who play harmonium, autoharp, baritone uke and even a saw, the bpms may not go much faster than a rain drop on a window but they create a musical backdrop that makes you want to go back to bed and listen to their songs and not go out.
 
 
 
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