That's why I can't really give them my wholehearted recommendation as a beginner's harp, despite the friendly price point and classic design. That being said, more aesthetically minded players ...

An curved arrow pointing right. 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.