Myanmar Traditional Soothing & Relaxing Harp Songs -

: Traditionally made of twisted silk, modern harps often use 13 to 16 nylon strings that "whisper" melodies rather than project loudly.

The , or Burmese arched harp, is the national musical instrument of Myanmar and serves as a primary vessel for the country's most soothing and relaxing traditional melodies . Revered for its soft, peaceful sound, it has been a central fixture of Burmese culture since at least the Pyu period (8th century), later reaching its artistic zenith within the royal courts of the Konbaung dynasty. The Soul of the Maha Gita Myanmar traditional soothing & relaxing harp songs

The calming nature of the music is a direct result of the instrument's unique construction. Carved from the root of a or sha tree , the body is boat-shaped and covered with stretched deer hide. : Traditionally made of twisted silk, modern harps