JS_PlayableHarp_v1.5.zip 63.7 MB
September 20, 2022

Mod: Playable Harp

Updated 9/3/25: Fixes a last exception!

This new mod adds a harp skill, with custom like and dislike, and the ability to write and license songs!  Play Classical, Folk, Medieval, and Romantic music, or write your own tunes.  One low-poly object included, 5 swatches, and custom audio files for every stage of this 10-level skill.

UPDATE: Thank you so much to Mieli for the Chinese translations!  You're fabulous and I appreciate the work you do!

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Skill Level Information

Level 1 - Practice Harp

Level 2 - Discuss Harp Music, and Research Harp at the Computer

Level 3 - Unlocks ability to Play Medieval Songs

Level 4 - Sims can Pluck for Inspiration

Level 5 - Play Traditional Song and Listen and Learn form other Sims

Level 6 - Promise to Dedicate Songs

Level 7 - Unlocks Romantic Songs

Level 8 - Write, Scrap, and Name Songs

Level 9 - Play Classical Songs and License Songs on the Mailbox

Level 10 - Mentor other Sims in Harp Skill

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Object Information

3 LODs, max 795 poly, 5 swatches.  Feel free to recolor or use as you wish, just credit back so others can download the skill/animations!

Translations

Chinese translation by Mieli

French translation by Miyaji

Polish translation by Daisy1728

Spanish translation by Spacey Pilots 

Thank you SO much to all translators, I really appreciate you!! :) If I missed anyone please let me know!

Comments (23)

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Kai · April 11, 2026

Hi, I tried to download this mod recently, and am having a problem with the items not appearing in build/buy? If I start typing "harp", it comes up with the names of the items, but when I click on it it goes to the activities/skills section but there is no actual item. Thank you for making this, I'd love any advice!

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Kai · April 15, 2026

Just commenting to update that the issue I mentioned is resolved now, it was definitely a dumb user error issue lol (I have better buildbuy, and didn't realize it had reset the settings at some point and was no longer displaying cc objects. Once I changed that it shows up fine, definitely not an issue with the Harp mod itself)

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simsyju · March 12, 2026

My German translation: https://www.curseforge.com/sims4/translations/playable-harp-by-janesimsten-german-translation-translated-by-simsyju

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Jordana · February 27, 2026

Hello! :) I downloaded this mod recently and am sorry to say that whenever I try to get my sims to play it, they go up to the harp, a skill bar appears above their head, but they never actually sit down to play and then after a few seconds they stop and walk away. I'm not sure if I am missing a required file, I will double check to see if that is the case. I don't believe I get any BE reports associated with the mod. I would absolutely love to keep this mod in my game. Thank you so much for creating it.

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Oliver Company · February 17, 2026

will you one day give us the ability to make a harp with woodworking?

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Suzi · February 15, 2026

Since the update I've been getting BE reports saying it's from the harp. It's not crashing the game, it just comes up everytime I load into a lot, if it has a harp on it or not. (I also absolutely LOVE the playable harp and was shocked by how well done it is, and just wanted to give you a heads up ❤️)

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JaneSimsten · February 15, 2026

Hey! Could you send me the BE report? I'd love to check into it. Thank you!

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Yuiri · January 3, 2026

Hi Jane, I just double-checked and while "Play harp" is available as a small business activity, it doesn't seem to be for the employees (currently setting up a medieval tavern as a small business, with the employees functioning as bards). Would very much love to see this updated, your custom instruments bring so much new life and immersion to the game❤️

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Aine · September 2, 2025

I'm getting this LE error with the last update with the mod in the game which is not allowing me to access any household. simsten_playableharp/main.py, TypeError: add_mixer_to_snippet() takes 2 positional arguments but 3 were given

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heidi (Team de luniversims.fr) · September 4, 2025

I have the error too, I tested it yesterday.

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ZT in the FranXX · August 29, 2025

Hello, this mod is causing a major issue with last update. I can't access any household with this mod in my game. Could it be possible to update it please?

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Habibi 🥰 · August 25, 2025

needs update! caused LE

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AsredKid · August 26, 2025

What is LE? Infinite loading screens?

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LyugL · May 7, 2025

i've made RU translation <3 https://boosty.to/lyugl/posts/4576b8ad-ec07-40f2-9238-d4f01ba5c712?share=post_link

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mariliuiw_ua · December 26, 2024

Hello! Thank you so much for this mod. I've translated it into Ukrainian: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ukrayinskii-7-na-118684332

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Frederike Schütze · November 4, 2024

Hello, I love your mods! Thank u so much for ur work <3 I have a question. After this huge patch should this mod be updatet? :)

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DevY · July 17, 2024

Hi! hope this isn't a stupid question: do all the files go into my mods folder or do things like the songs files go into a different folder?

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calaway101 · March 16, 2024

does this count as an instrument for the "reach level 10 on 3 instrumentns" goal required for the musical aspiration?

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Mitsuko Simmer y Dkrbto · July 25, 2023

Hi There! Here is my Spanish Translation https://www.patreon.com/posts/habilidad-arpa-x-86608572

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Arkady · April 19, 2023

I have some harp music that I wrote for my bard character in world of Warcraft to play using the Musician addon; how hard is it to add additional tunes to a package for an instrument for Sims 4? I'd love the Sims 4 version of my bard to be able to play his music. :-)

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JaneSimsten · April 19, 2023

Hey! It's pretty easy to add new songs! I'd be happy to help if you message me with specifics :)

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Andirz · December 7, 2022

You can now also study the harp at the university! https://andirz.itch.io/university-electives https://www.patreon.com/posts/custom-electives-75618270

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Miyaji · October 14, 2022

Hello JaneSimsten here is my French translation for your mod. Thanks . https://www.patreon.com/posts/traduction-jouer-72457892?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator