Why Pedal Harps Cost As Much As A Car To Buy And Maintain | So Expensive

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Pedal harps can cost $70,000 - far more than lever harps, which cost $2,000 to $9,000. At first glance, a pedal harp looks like a simple frame with a row of strings. But there are complicated mechanisms inside that musicians use to change notes. At Camac Harps in France, every harp is carved and assembled by hand. For musicians like Grammy-nominated artist Brandee Younger, the pedal harp resonates with sonic potential.
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - How a pedal harp works
01:59 - Why owning a pedal harp is so expensive
03:06 - Building the mechanism
04:14 - Using the pedals
04:45 - Selecting wood for the soundboard
06:26 - Wood carving
07:21 - Strings price and materials
08:02 - Harp assembly
09:00 - The artisans behind every harp
09:25 - Pedal harps vs lever harps
10:14 - Pedal harp design
10:43 - Brandee Younger performance
11:54 - Credits
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@thesamwisegamegee 2 ай бұрын

I’ve just started learning to play the harp a month ago, it’s like you knew I’d wanna see this! I loved watching Brandee Younger play, I’m finding all her music now thanks to this video!

@BusinessInsider 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@theshapeexists 2 ай бұрын

Did you need to take out a mortgage for your harp?

@thesamwisegamegee 2 ай бұрын

@@theshapeexists Haha no I didn’t get a pedal harp! I have a little 22-string Celtic harp with levers- I will probably never have a pedal harp, but they’re beautiful!

@theshapeexists 2 ай бұрын

@@thesamwisegamegee awesome. Never stop playing. Been playing guitar since 1995

@charpnatl Ай бұрын

@@theshapeexists there are several ways to purchase a pedal harp. There are companies that specialize in financing musical instruments, bank loans. Many people just save for years to purchase. If you don't require a brand new one there are many perfectly wonderful pre owed ones listed on various platforms and in harp centers on consignment. All of my pedal harps are pre owned .

@EricKummerer 2 ай бұрын

As a harp maker from L&H, I so incredibly love hearing how Brandee Younger makes our instruments sing.

@trainliker100 2 ай бұрын

I remember riding the Lake Street L from Oak Park to downtown Chicago and saw the Lyon & Healy building MANY times.

@wendybutler1681 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for contributing to the beauty in our lives. And, yes! The harp comes alive in her hands.

@chrisperyagh 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could afford a Salzedo model, only the price jumped from £38k the other year to £55k, although I suspect they may cost even more now. I don't know any UK harpists that have a Salzedo - maybe the Art Deco look doesn't appeal to UK tastes. My teacher has a Style 23 gold while I once had a Salvi Arianna. Interesting to see the Camac's columns have a carbon fibre core and the wood is purely decorative outer cladding on them.

@machinesrus9212 Ай бұрын

Such a beautiful instrument. Amazing

@grizzle273463 Ай бұрын

Get a room

@gaveintothedarkness 2 ай бұрын

FINALLY a so expensive that is legitimately warranted. The last few have just been expensive for opulence and because they can charge more, or because it's mostly a labour intensive process where inexpensive industrialized alternatives already exist.

@loremipsum8321 2 ай бұрын

Industrialized alternative is a weak argument my dude. Human seeks meaning, just like the one you found this harp.

@bonniecraig7957 2 ай бұрын

Id say this is pretty labor intensive

@blueblur6447 2 ай бұрын

A lot about Salt. Lots of freaking Salts.

@gaveintothedarkness 2 ай бұрын

Sooo many salt videos.

@nicholas_scott 2 ай бұрын

Its like a pipe organ- A typical medium-size pipe organ is around $500,000. Very labor intensive to produce and maintain. So as a result, more places are using keyboards using samples instead. Its just too expensive.

@RanmaSyaoranSaotome 2 ай бұрын

I wonder how many great harpists have never been able to grace our ears with unknown musical skill, simply because they couldn't afford the cost of the instrument?

@De-sonrosados-dedos 2 ай бұрын

This is so real. Sometimes I ask myself that too. During my early twenties I wanted to study and master the harp, it was my dream. It still is. But after studying for two years I decided to quit. I had to do it. The pain of not learning it was infinitely more tolerable than the fact of being able to master it knowing that I could never really play it. I just couldn't afford it.

@TeamklausyStudios 2 ай бұрын

@@De-sonrosados-dedos This comment really saddens me! I couldn't honestly think of a day without playing my harp! Certainly, if you can return to the harp, I think you should! I'd been learning for a couple of years on a basic no-lever Harpsicle Harp and suddenly realised that it would be truly difficult to proceed into more intermediate music without levers. That's when I ran the issue pass my mother and she actually managed to find an organisation that donated instruments to musicians who actually had a harp (apparently, harps, even beginner ones, are very rare to come across for donation)! I'd been blessed to inherit someone's old harp with levers and it's really made a difference. All I'm saying is certainly don't give up, there are people out there who may have something to donate, there are cheaper harps they may be able to give you the sound and feel you desire without the cost (for example if you enjoy pedal harps the Lyon & Healy Prelude 40 is a great alternative). Please go back to your dream! Thanks you reading my long ass message!

@Globularmotif Ай бұрын

You can apply that logic to anything ever, the other half of the tragedy is time too!

@TomTomicMic Ай бұрын

They hopefully choose a less "demanding" instrument!?!

@yep_2431 Ай бұрын

@Artyomthewalrus 2 ай бұрын

The harp is truly one of the most magical and calming instruments out there. The instrument of the gods.

@johnw1954 2 ай бұрын

I'm classically trained, played at Carnegie - harpists are by FAR the rarest musicians I have met. I have met one for every hundred violinists.

@johnw1954 2 ай бұрын

I'm classically trained, played at Carnegie - harpists are by FAR the rarest musicians I have met. I have met one for every hundred violinists.

@patrickchambers5999 2 ай бұрын

Lyon and Healy was mentioned. It is probably the only American harp maker. I am 77 and when I was a child they had a large multi-story building in downtown Chicago selling all sorts of instruments, accessories, sheet music and had many instructors who worked there. Sadly the building is no longer a music business and all they now do is to make harps somewhere.

@laundrylurker3242 2 ай бұрын

there are many harp companies in america, but lyon and healy is absolutely the most famous. They still produce their harps in Chicago and have been for about 130 years so they have some more experience than Camac.

@jonnda 2 ай бұрын

They also used to sell rebranded Hammond organs. I'm glad they decided to focus on making/selling fewer types of instruments. I'd rather them be known for making a great harp, then rebranding and selling other manufacturers products.

@davidpaduch8823 2 ай бұрын

Actually Lyon & Healy’s was still in the same building on Ogden and W. Lake St. they were in the process of moving buildings to a newer location but construction delays set it back. I was an employee of them last year and the plan was to move everyone except the woodworking departments in by the end of 2023. Don’t know if the move has happened or not yet, but it was sad leaving that historic building behind.

@_D-9341 2 ай бұрын

The choices of the music during the video is perfect. Such a great video.

@BusinessInsider 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@elluisito000 2 ай бұрын

So expensive vs still standing series, made by hand in the 1st world vs made by hand in the 3rd 😅

@Trrip000 Ай бұрын

wow, i hadnt even thought of that, makes ya think

@wendybutler1681 2 ай бұрын

Watching masters ply their craft is one of the great pleasures of my life. Calling them artisans is truth yet not nearly enough to describe the exquisite perfection of what they produce. Masterpieces created by masters at their craft. I had no idea what was hidden by the beautiful exterior. Hadn't gotten around to wondering until today. I'm so impressed by every artist in this video, including the musician. Beautiful to look at. So graceful and elegant. Heavenly to listen to. Thank you for the upload. I hope I never stop wanting to learn new stuff. It keeps my mind sharp.

@Vbluevital Ай бұрын

Beautiful Expressed!

@BigboiiTone 2 ай бұрын

6:00 when she mentions the joy of feeling the instrument reverbirate against you as you play, I felt that! Like if i'm playing a bass, I lean against it and feel the direct transfer of energy

@kierenmoore3236 Ай бұрын

And at a bargain price!! Relatively speaking, lol

@BigboiiTone Ай бұрын

@@kierenmoore3236 I showed this video to my mom who plays flute. And she thought getting new pads put in cost a lot! I wonder if a talented harp player (harpist?) can get enough work to do it full time, or do they all have cushy jobs to finance it? There is another of these videos covering oboes I believe. Those also have incredibly complex, time consuming to machine parts as well

@kierenmoore3236 Ай бұрын

@@BigboiiTone I’ll never complain about buying guitar strings, again.

@notmyworld44 Ай бұрын

Are you referring to bass guitar or is it a REAL bass. I played the contrabass viol professionally for 38 years until I had a health crisis in 2018.

@BigboiiTone Ай бұрын

@@notmyworld44 Attempts to divide people and start arguements really don't help anyone. Tired of the stereotypical views of certain instruments

@ndawn90 Ай бұрын

My orchestra teacher in middle school was principally a harpist. Some composers never wrote any parts of the harp (Beethoven for one), so when she wasn't playing the harp, she would play the viola. Once a year, she would cart her gigantic harp to the school to play it for us. It's difficult to comprehend the size and complexity of a harp until you've seen one in person. But clearly that day was a memorable one for us!

@theunknowndude1159 2 ай бұрын

Harps are truly beautiful!

@Overlycomplicatedswede Ай бұрын

I’m a bass trombonist who plays in mostly classical music and the harp is by far the most unique and majestic instrument on the stage. I play in a community orchestra and my schools orchestra as I’m only 18 and am finishing up school but I absolutely love hearing the harp it’s such a beautiful sound and so complex Greetings from Sweden

@Christianmovies49 2 ай бұрын

C'est étrange de constater l'absence de commentaires en langue française alors que cette entreprise, la CAMAC, est on ne peut plus française. Un artisanat d'excellence, discret dans la campagne auprès d'Ancenis, qui mérite d'être davantage connu et encouragé.

@BruceMusto Ай бұрын

Well, I certainly learned more about harps in the last few minutes than I ever knew before. I had no idea.

@silverlve70 2 ай бұрын

It's wonderful to see such an intricate piece of equipment, and her skills are so sharp on it.

@littoww 2 ай бұрын

The music in this video is beautiful

@SpringLeafWolf 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting the name of the song in the video by Brandee Younger. I just added it to my playlist and I'm about to listen to it on repeat. 🙂

@vanesaradayoung7099 2 ай бұрын

I have helped move harps and the vehicle that some harpists I know like are minivans because they need to lay down when they are been transported in a car. I have worked on processing Harp music scores for a library and the repertoire vast for this instrument which kept growing as more harpists donated their sheet music to it.

@BruiserFL Ай бұрын

Fascinating. I had no idea. Thanks for sharing.

@eezyclsmooth9035 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Brandee is a very charming. Her passion is very evident! I have always been transfixed by Harp Music. Especially, The brass-wound "Celtic" harp which has a very unique bell like sound.

@hazzardgaming405 2 ай бұрын

it truly is a beautiful thing, sound and spectacle

@user-to9fw1wv9l 2 ай бұрын

Learn something new today. I appreciate the artistry in the instrumental.

@BusinessInsider 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@yourtubisfilled7164 2 ай бұрын

Very insightful and interesting mini doc and Brandee Younger is inspiring. Now I want a pedal harp too.

@hanovergreen4091 Ай бұрын

Fascinating. I am a tiny bit smarter today. Thank You for this video! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

@amsf1 Ай бұрын

Loved her playing. Beautiful music is priceless...

@alexclements5631 Ай бұрын

Beautiful sounding and beautifully played harp !! Thank you!

@glenpaul3606 Ай бұрын

Another excellent video. It was fascinating to see the cratsmanship and artistry that goes into making these pedal harps. Very interesting and educational video. Amazing instruments.....each with a soul of its own. Beautiful worksmanship.

@kellyswoodyard Ай бұрын

True craftsmen. Beautiful works of art.

@timbrown9305 Ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

@seancycle1 Ай бұрын

Great video, learned alot! Thanks!

@alyn7d7 2 ай бұрын

That’s a great video. Enjoyed it. ❤

@ZeacorZeppelin 2 ай бұрын

You'll hear a lot of harps in Opera. Wagner loved using harps in Der Ring Des Nibelungen.

@jamesdelaney3797 Ай бұрын

Wow $500 for strings? Im sticking with 12 string guitar. I admire your dedication my dear

@TuaTagovailoaTouchdowns Ай бұрын

A favorite of old money. Exquisite.

@EleyReiHer 2 ай бұрын

I love this magical instrument!

@user-ln8hp4vt5z 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful 🤩 thank you for sharing 🙏.

@pabloantoniomorenorobles5613 20 күн бұрын

Interesting!!! 😮❤ This instrument is used in Paraguay for the Polka Paraguaya essentially..!!! The armomy is so calm..., 😌

@davem3789 Ай бұрын

I had no idea about harp construction. Very nice video!

@ricknielsen4160 Ай бұрын

Super video. Excellent in every way.

@michaelw.8614 Ай бұрын

Simply fascinating!!

@realLsf Ай бұрын

The harp is a fantastic instrument for many different kinds of music. I’m pleased she uses it for a broad range

@1Tonari Ай бұрын

Thank you for the teaching impressive

@warfivevy0ne454 Ай бұрын

Masterpiece Presentation

@j.d.4697 Ай бұрын

Such masterpieces... 😍

@wangofree Ай бұрын

I had no idea there are pedal harps and how expen$ive they are. Love the So Expensive series. Thanks BI.

@Meianju Ай бұрын

God I loved this episode. Touched me deeply. Music and art just grabs me in their purest forms. Extremely talented artisans and wow the music she was playing. You can tell the insane amount of time and dedication the artisans and the artist put into their art.

@rickguerrero2282 Ай бұрын

What an amazing video! My two favorite harpists are Harpo Marx and Dorothy Ashby who plays harp on Stevie Wonder’s song, “If It’s Magic”.

@jareddkearns 2 ай бұрын

Such elegance!

@beverlylumley4150 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video thank you

@rstomahawkty Ай бұрын

I love Brandee Younger!

@johnmay6090 Ай бұрын

Very interesting video!

@gerardvila4685 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating. The concert harp was invented at about the same time as the piano, but the latter became so popular that its manufacture was industrialised, making it an order of magnitude cheaper for a run-of-the-mill instrument, while the pedal harp stayed artisanal because of less demand. Nowadays I think you could slash costs by replacing the typewriter-style technology of the pedals by electromechanical controls, and leaving out all the lovely decoration. You'd still have to pay for the spruce soundboard, but they said that was a comparitively small part of the cost. You could go further, and replace the wood by carbon fibre... Or you could go the whole hog and replace the soundboard by pickups, like an electric guitar! I bet Brandee Younger would love it. She could add distortion pedals to her sharp/flat pedals 😊

@gcolombelli 2 ай бұрын

When did carbon fiber became cheaper than wood? 😅

@gerardvila4685 2 ай бұрын

@@gcolombelli It depends on the wood I think. My understanding is that carbon fibre is cheaper than the top quality spruce used for soundboards.

@MagarMaharaj 2 ай бұрын

Sounds wonderful.

@Vbluevital Ай бұрын

Magnificent artisans and a radiant beauty harpist.

@FreshSmog 2 ай бұрын

Part of the reason it's expensive is that harps aren't a popular instrument and it's not worth mass producing. There's no reason pianos are cheaper, harps just don't have the same level of innovation and economies of scale.

@oliverheaviside2539 Ай бұрын

Performance pianos are more expensive. A 7-foot Steinway grand piano is $135,000. A 9-foot Steinway is $217,000. They are also expensive to maintain.

@timessquarerecordscom1469 19 күн бұрын

Wow 👍👏amazing

@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555 2 ай бұрын

Amazing information....

@thegreencompany2101 2 ай бұрын

Amazing instrument! The sounds are so unique!🤩

@wrdennig Ай бұрын

What species of wood is best for the column head. I would be terrified to lift a splinter that would destroy days of work.

@user-ym2in6so3l Ай бұрын

Great video expect for the dei harp player.

@tomrichter244 2 ай бұрын

I am happy that she is able to make her living as a professional harpist. I wonder how many people in the whole world can make that claim. Congratulations!

@davidfrischknecht8261 Ай бұрын

As an example of the harp being taken to unexpected genres, check out The Harp Twins. Along with more traditional harp music, they also re-arrange hard rock and metal songs for the harp.

@cinemaipswich4636 2 ай бұрын

My favourite "harp" scene in the movies is when Harpo Marx destroys a grand piano, to remove its frame. Therein we see a master musician play beautiful music. Every Harpist's favourite treat.

@machinesrus9212 Ай бұрын

Beautiful! that lady is talented

@WolfmanDude Ай бұрын

I had no idea these things are soo gigantic!

@BoiledOctopus Ай бұрын

She's got such a lovely and infectious personality.

@evolancer211 2 ай бұрын

My god, I knew hand built instruments are expensive, but damn! Never heard the harp as a main piece, but as an accompaniment, it sounds great as lead

@HarpPianoCello 2 ай бұрын

YOu should really check out some harp solo and harp concerto. Check out Xavier de maistre, Joel Von lerber, Josh layne and Alexander Boldachev :) some of the current greatest harpists

@mirrage42 Ай бұрын

Check out Andreas Vollenweider.

@kevincinnamontoast3669 Ай бұрын

I want one now!

@janleslie7163 2 ай бұрын

Even the Angels 😇 play harps .They sound so beautiful.

@Joseph_harpist 2 ай бұрын

The alternative is to buy a cross strung harp 5/7 can be 38 strings which is small and covered 3 octave and easier to carried around 😅.

@gerardvila4685 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. But 3 octaves is way less than the 6 1/2 octaves of a concert harp, so the repertoire must be more limited.

@Joseph_harpist 2 ай бұрын

@@gerardvila4685 that's why there's a pedal effect Boss OC-5. Which allows mini harp able to play 2 octave lower or higher than it's original sounding. Now 38 strings crossed strung harp can have 6 octave and more ideal for busking outdoors.

@basil_jackson Ай бұрын

@@Joseph_harpist funny you mention that cause cross strung harp with Boss OC is exactly my plan for later this year. I'm however not sure if I should go with a cross strung chromatic or stay in diatonic realm and make one where octaves would cross, giving me 5 or 6 octaves on a much more compact body...

@carolbuzelim 2 ай бұрын

Brandee stroke one note and i was like ‘yeah, is worth it’

@DanFlashes99 2 ай бұрын

In contrast, the cheapest professional orchestral instrument (not counting small percussion etc) is probably the trumpet. A professional trumpet like a Bach Stradivarius is "only" $3500 but is used in top orchestras like the Chicago Symphony.* (the top guys are going to customize their instrument with bespoke mouthpiece and leadpipe and tuning crook, etc, but the base trumpet is pretty inexpensive)

@janviljoen7001 14 күн бұрын

Telecasters from the East are cheaper and play just as good after a good setup. prices start at $100, upwards.

@kathleenstrauch2681 Ай бұрын

A long time ago, I shared tickets for the classical music series at Meadowbrook. I happened to attend the performance of Joshua Bell; quite young at the time. I sat up suddenly, not having a clue who he was. I exclaimed: "THAT HAS TO BE A STRADIVARIUS!" I was right. Shortly before that, I was doing massage on a woman whose daughter was a violinist for the Detroit Symphony. I was also traveling to Chicago regularly. Anyway, I brought home a violin for her to try out. It was also a Stradavarius. Scared me half to death: "What if something happens to it??!" The owner of the store simply said: "It's insured.

@OutrageousPenalty 2 ай бұрын

bone chills to the spine

@case12hdsybncjkd 2 ай бұрын

btw brandee younger is a genius and her last record in particular never runs stale

@oldschool8432 2 ай бұрын

Incredible video. I will never look at a harp the same. Now when i look at a herp i will think $$$ Thank you for the wonderful video Business Insider

@StaceyAudrey-ed7fc 2 ай бұрын

Can you play it

@BusinessInsider 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@skizztrizz4453 Ай бұрын

I was waiting for the intro to "The boy is mine"🤣

@harmonygritz2839 2 ай бұрын

I always thought of a harp as a vertical piano without the felt hammers, keys, and body😊

@nathickman2246 2 ай бұрын

Please do bassoon or contrabassoon! Heckle is the Ferrari of bassoons and And they cost More than this harp sometimes!

@yasirjaved9041 2 ай бұрын

Nice ❤

@TS-1267 Ай бұрын

... This Lady Looks Really Good and Work's That Harp 1:39 .... Splendiferous Indeed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥂🌄

@gigaxsaiyan 2 ай бұрын

I always wondered what harp does Emily Hopkins have... I knew the brand but now I saw how they are made. It's just unreal

@HarpPianoCello 2 ай бұрын

She has a Electroacoustic Camac Little Big Blue 44 strings I think :) search it up It's made in France

@gigaxsaiyan 2 ай бұрын

@@HarpPianoCello Thanks man :)

@minemaster3157 Ай бұрын

“Harps are probably most known for glissando. But we are the only ones that can do that” trombone? piano? violin? viola? cello? double bass? Most instruments can do a glissando of some sorts, if not a smooth one.

@clintcountryman4849 2 ай бұрын

Very cool

@howardhughes7596 Ай бұрын

Along with the new car, also needed is a significant other to help haul the darn thing around!

@tallulahbeaverhausen4382 2 ай бұрын

The cost and complexity of the pedal harp make me want to play the triangle or the kazoo.

@BillRayDrums 2 ай бұрын

TIL harpists are bigger gear nerds than drummers. :D

@armegeddon11 2 ай бұрын

6:05 His back hand placement on that jointer scares me 😅

@blueblur6447 2 ай бұрын

It cuts away at the moment im sure he repositions it. The machine has a guard, he cant get his hand to the blade. The way it was edited it does look a little sketch.

@jasonsummit1885 2 ай бұрын

The most expensive accordion(the instrument I play) costs $40,000, the Pigini Mythos. I couldn't imagine paying that much for an instrument unless I were a professional musician.

@magnifowiztastics6391 2 ай бұрын

Whenever I see someone playing music with the harp, especially in videos, I wonder what the pedals were for, like what are its purposes?... Thanks to this video, now I know...😊😊❤❤

@Hykje 15 күн бұрын

The Metal band "The Dark Side of the Moon" had a harpist as one of the members.

@filmpjesman1 2 ай бұрын

Does someone know the song that starts to play at 3:15? The flute is lovely

@raskreia8326 Ай бұрын

Reply this when someone find it.

@ricardoallende2597 2 ай бұрын

I paid $20,000 for one of these 25 years ago and it will outlive us all. It’s worth more now. It’s a Camac.

@hasanx8066 2 ай бұрын

Welp, I'm a harp guy now lol

@StaceyAudrey-ed7fc 2 ай бұрын

Can you play it?

@hasanx8066 2 ай бұрын

@@StaceyAudrey-ed7fc Nope. But I can appreciate it a lot more now.

@StaceyAudrey-ed7fc 2 ай бұрын

Where are you from, hope you don't mind

@hasanx8066 2 ай бұрын

@@StaceyAudrey-ed7fc New Jersey

@user-lp1rg1od7y 2 ай бұрын

OMG, she's as beautiful as her instrument-jealous😂❤

@bethbilynskyj162 Ай бұрын

About a century ago, Lyon and Healy made some pianos. My grandmother bought one of their baby grands. I have it now, but before long I will need to downsize. I have no idea what to do with it, and would gladly pass it on to anyone who would be willing to have it moved to its new home.

@HobbyOrganist Ай бұрын

Pianos are the one thing that are hard to get rid of, so many offered all over the place for free for the hauling because they are very heavy and no one wants to pay piano movers $1,000 and more to move them, it's even worse if they have to go up/down stairs! Player pianos that dont work are another one- they are even heavier and unless someone has the motivations and skills to repair its mechanism, they cant afford it.

@bethbilynskyj162 Ай бұрын

@@HobbyOrganist You have just spelled out what I feared.

@janviljoen7001 14 күн бұрын

L&H also made mandolins.