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.

The concert harp is famous for its heavenly image. It hasn’t always had a place in orchestral music, but since the 19th century composers like Ravel and Debussy have been in love with the instrument ...

According to the Virginia Harp Center, the average price of a lever harp in the US is between $2,500 to $5,000, while a full-size pedal harp is $15,000 to $20,000.