The psaltery has survived through the centuries, from ancient times to the present. Zither Heaven"s bowed psaltery features a triangle shape, which separates the strings to form a diatonic scale on one side and the remaining chromatic notes on the other side. Simply designed and easy to bow, the Zither Heaven psaltery is an ideal instrument for a child interested in music. Experienced musicians can appreciate the instrument"s chromatic capability and resonant sound.