Belly harp explained

The belly harp is a musical instrument found in West Africa (including Nigeria and Liberia) which is a musical bow with a gourd resonator which is held against the body.^{[1] [2]}

Recordings

• Belly Harp. Folk Music of Liberia, Folkways FE 4465 (Side ll, band 3)^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Liberian Educational and Cultural Materials Research Project. 1973.
2. Encyclopedia: Sadie . Stanley . Belly Harp. The New Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments . 1984 . Volume 1 . 219.
3. Book: Development of Materials for a One Year Course in African Music for the General Undergraduate Student: (Project in African Music). 1970. Office of Education.