The Xaarp- The instrument is essentially a cross between a harp and a metallophone but the structure of the harp has been completely changed . The sound box has seven steel tumblers attached opposite to the sound holes which create a metallophone like sound. The shape of the glass amplifies the sound and sends it outwards. The shape of the sound box is trapezoidal with creates a nice reverberation within the box. The harp itself is made up of fifteen strings that can be tuned . there are two rows of strings . One row has the tones the other the semi tones. The notes start on G# as it resonates with the tumbler better if it starts on the same note. The strings are attached to a neck that is held up by two pillars that are attached to the side of the sound box. the tuning keys are attached to the neck. the metallophone can be played using a striker made out of M-SEAL and wood. The wood used is hard Plywood. The strings are Steel and a combination of other metals.
(the metallophone made out of tumblers)
(striker for the metallophone)
(tuning keys)
(sound holes in sound box)
