What's the difference between a Harp and a Flute?

[Vyras]

Just got my BRD job...

I was wondering what's the difference between a harp and a flute? Is it necessary to own 2 of them?

[_11of8]

I've noticed a bigger area of affect when I use a harp as opposed to a flute. That's about the only base difference between the two.

A quick browse of the auction should show you that different instruments have different + abilities for your songs, so picking them up is a plus. There are flutes and harps out there that do this, so it is eventually very useful to have an instrument for each of the types of songs you mainly use.

In the beginning, it's nice to use a harp to cast Paeon so you can catch the entire party a bit easier, while you use a flute for combat enhancing songs. That way, you can keep the skills leveled up until you start using harp and flute specific song equipment.