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Your cart is empty.The solid sheesham body lends itself to the soft gentle curves of this eight string lyre. The eight metal strings provide a classical sound that is enhanced by the lacewood soundboard. When you are not playing, you can hang it up as a piece of art; it's that pretty. Tuning tool is included. Hold it upright on your lap or as you walk, and pluck both sides of the strings. Or lay it flat and pluck it. 10 inches wide by 17 inches long, 2.75 inches deep. There are a few suggestions for tuning. An authentic tuning derived from Judaic worship music, where the instrument was used to accompany the singing of the Chazzan, also known as a Cantor. This style of tuning uses the Chazzanut mode. Starting with the bass (largest strings) tune as follows: E F G# A B C D E (Ahava Raba mode) In the early Middle Ages in Eastern Europe, the secularization of the Jewish worship music gave rise to Klezmer music. Jewish troubadours, known as klezmorim gave the music a place in weddings and other simkhes (joyful events). The Klezmer music eventually blended with Slavonic, Greek, Turkish, Gypsy and even American jazz tempos and rhythms. For Klezmer music try the Misheberakh mode which is: E F# G A# B C# D E Two alternative tunings that work well with singers comfortable sing in the Key of G are (again bass to treble): E F# G A B C D E (Natural minor) and D E F# G A B C D (E is tonic). Notice, in the second tuning, all the notes are the same but you're starting on D rather than E. Includes tuning tool.
Dave Taussig
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019
do not buy this if you are not willing to constantly tune it .
Voice Of Reason
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
It's a BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENT, but I find great difficulty keeping it in tune due to peg slippage.. I have applied very thin (watery) crazy glue -hobby store item- around the tuning pegs to keep them from slipping. This is common practice for the same problem with pianos.I ordered this as a PROP for an EMPEROR NERO costume. For THAT it worked brilliantly. I "fiddled" while Rome burned! Presently it has a place on my wall with several other small and unusual instruments. Some colorful curtain tassels really makes it "pop" visually
Theresa Bartle
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016
Tuned I'll have to pay $40 :(
Kite
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015
As the title suggests, I'm not really sure what I am doing with this. For some pertinent background, I am not a musician in any sense of the word and have little exposure to instruments. Therefore, consider that this review may come from a bit of a naïve perspective and some terminology may be misplaced.This instrument is fairly simple to tune. With some assistance from others, I have found the process greatly facilitated by a Chromatic Tuner (I used a brand called Korg, though I cannot say if that is the ideal). As another reviewer noted, it takes some repeated tuning before it holds the target notes. After a few weeks (?) of tuning, it seems to hold the target notes fairly well.Knowing what to play (or how to play it) is a bit more of a challenge. Having little experience with instruments, I initially sought some sort of manual or suggested playlist (none is provided with the instrument, though there is a pamphlet with suggested notes for each string). I have yet to find one that seems tailored for this particular instrument. Even a search for "lyre" in general yields results of limited utility, as there are evidently lyres with various styles of playing and number of strings. That said, many simple melodies (?) can be played with some degree of recognizability.Another limitation is in storage; this instrument does not come with a bag or case, nor does one seem to be available from the producer or third party suppliers (specifically for this item). If a case is desired, you will have to find something that fits it. Most of the portable bags I have did not fit the instrument, so I have ended up using a backpack with some padding added.As far as being a vanity item, this instrument does not disappoint. It quickly draws attention and comments, as it is both unique in appearance and apparently well designed. When not in use it easily doubles as a display piece.Overall, I have enjoyed the use of this instrument and found it to be a worthwhile purchase that I would recommend.
Di
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2014
This instrument is awesome. I've played guitar for. 25+ years and the lyre was easily adaptable.I also noticed that it improved my guitar playing. After two days with the lyre im composing music. My only issue is wih the strings. At the base they can be a little sharp. I plan on switching to nylon strings to make a more oeganic sound. I highly recommend this instrument. There's a reason why the lyre inspired the constellation, Lyra.
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