The Aeolian Harp is named after the ancient Grecian god of wind, Aeolus. Although a musical instrument in the classic sense (strings, tuners, and bridges), the Aeolian harp is played only by the wind. Place one in an open window, close the sash onto the lid, and under the right conditions the harp will sing the music of the wind. In ancient Greece and the middle ages the harp was placed in caves and castle windows. Aeolian harps though, really came into popularity in the 18th century.

   The sound of the aeolian harp is ethereal and strangely familiar. Craftsman Chad Battles is now producing classic “window-style” Aeolian harps made of exotic, highly-figured woods, professional tuning hardware, and hand-carved bridges. Each harp is numbered and thoroughly tested with a “laminar flow chamber”, ready to channel the sound of the wind. These harps are currently being produced to standard window sizes but may be built to custom specifications