Lever harp and pedal harp are different instruments. Cite the maker’s spec page for string count and range. This page does not book a player.
What changes
| Lever | Pedal | |
|---|---|---|
| Strings | Often 22 to 40; read Lyon & Healy or Salvi for the model. | Typically 47 on a concert pedal harp. |
| Key / accidentals | Levers raise individual strings. | Seven pedals change pitch in all octaves. |
| Chromatic | Limited by lever changes between phrases. | Full chromatic in the moment. |
| Occasion fit | Many outdoor and cocktail hours; check the player’s own page. | Orchestral and many formal ceremonies when the player brings one. |
American Harp Society, Lyon & Healy, and Salvi publish instrument specs. For what to send a harpist, see Hire a harpist.