Harps feature colored strings to map out distinct octaves
When you have 47 identical-looking strings staring back at you, a color-coding system is the only thing standing between you and auditory chaos. All C strings are dyed red, and all F strings are dyed black or blue. Without these visual anchors, playing a giant harp would be like trying to type an essay on a keyboard completely devoid of letters.

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