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Who invented the double action pedal harp?

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Who invented the double action pedal harp?
The double-action pedal system was invented by Sebastien Erard in 1801 for the harp. This pedal harp, or concert harp, can play in any key because the pedals allow it to change pitch. A double-action pedal allows the strings to be further manipulated to produce more notes. Find a range of musical instruments on 1stDibs.
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Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dublin, IE
the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecian revival manner
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Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Satin Gilt Wood Harp Sébastien Érard Country House Faded Grander
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully decorative early 19th century harp, decorated with gesso applied grecian figures and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood, Giltwood

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