How hard is it to learn to play a harp

I've always wanted to play the harp." Universally people are surprised to learn that, at its basic level, the harp is not particularly difficult to play. ... In fact, it is one of the easier stringed instruments to learn because there is no fretting or bowing.

1. How expensive is it to learn harp?
2. Is harp a difficult instrument?
3. Is harp easier than guitar?

How expensive is it to learn harp?

How much do harp lessons cost? According to the Harp Column magazine, the national average price for a private harp lesson is $54 per hour, depending on the location and teacher.

Is harp a difficult instrument?

Unlike wind and bowed string instruments, the harp sounds great from day one and it is relatively easy to play simple and satisfying pieces after only a few lessons. However, the harp is a difficult instrument to play to a high standard.

Is harp easier than guitar?

The guitar is much harder. The chord patterns are more complex to learn and so are the scales. The harp is diatonic for the most part, it's also easier to separate melody and harmony on the harp.