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Introduction of lyre harp.
What is the Lyre harp?
The lyre harp is a string instrument known for its use in Greek classical antiquity and later periods. The lyre is similar in appearance to a small harp but with distinct differences. In organology, lyres are defined as “yoke lutes”, being lutes in which the strings are attached to a yoke that lies in the same plane as the sound-table and consists of two arms and a cross-bar.
In Ancient Greece, recitations of lyric poetry were accompanied by lyre harp playing. The earliest picture of a lyre with seven strings appears in the famous sarcophagus of Hagia Triada . The sarcophagus was used during the Mycenaean occupation of Crete.
The lyre of classical antiquity was ordinarily played by being strummed with a plectrum (pick), like a guitar or a zither, rather than being plucked with the fingers as with a harp. The fingers of the free hand silenced the unwanted strings in the chord. Later instruments, also called “lyres”, were played with a bow in Europe and parts of the Middle East, namely the Byzantine lyra and its descendants.
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Miwayer Lyre Harp
Miwayer Lyre Harp is made of a single piece of mahogany, which is beautiful and practical as a whole. The high-quality metal sheets fix the strings, which effectively reduce the deformation of the body and ensure a warm and pleasant sound.
- 7-10-16-19-21-string Design
- Applicable to a wide range of scenarios
- Complete accessories
- Miweyer Brand
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How to Tune（Tuning App）
You can use a twelve-frequency tuner or download an App. (Android system app: Gstrings; Apple system app: InsTuner).
When tuning the lyre harp, you can't adjust too much at a time. When the string is slightly stretched, you should start to use the app. Slightly twist the tuning each time to avoid breaking the strings.
High-quality metal sheets fix the strings
We use high-precision laser engraving machines for engraving, so that each of our products is as perfect as a work of art, making our products a better choice.
High-precision laser engraving technology
We use high-precision laser engraving machines for engraving, so that each of our products is as perfect as a work of art, making our products a better choice.
Accessories Package
Harp, EVA Carrying Gig Bag, Cleaning Cloth, Spare String, Tuning Wrench, Pick* 2 and User Manual
Beautiful Gift
Exquisite packaging, fine workmanship, this is the best choice as a gift.
7-string Design
The 7-string design covers most scales and provides richer tones. You can use a tuning wrench to tune the piano according to the software prompts.Tip: You can use a small hammer to tap the wrench lightly, so that achieves a fine-tuning effect.
10-string Design
The 10-string design covers most scales and provides richer tones. You can use a tuning wrench to tune the piano according to the software prompts.Tip: You can use a small hammer to tap the wrench lightly, so that achieves a fine-tuning effect.
16/19-string Design
The 16/19-string design covers most scales and provides richer tones. You can use a tuning wrench to tune the piano according to the software prompts.Tip: You can use a small hammer to tap the wrench lightly, so that achieves a fine-tuning effect.
21-string Design
The 21-string design covers most scales and provides richer tones. You can use a tuning wrench to tune the piano according to the software prompts.Tip: You can use a small hammer to tap the wrench lightly, so that achieves a fine-tuning effect.
ericfromct
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
This is a quality instrument. It is loud and clear. It comes with many accessories: extra strings, tuning wrench, cleaning cloth, high quality case, and picks. After a day or two you will notice that is stays in tune rather well. I am experienced tuning guitars but even a beginner will get the hang of it. It takes a few days for the strings to settle and stay in tune. The lyre makes such a soothing sound.
Michael L.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
Sounds really good, once tuned. Beware! It's very easy to snap strings.
Christina
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
I only received 19 strings and I have a 21 string harp.The carry bag is perfect. Very sturdy and your harp is well protected.The harp itself is well crafted and beautiful.The pegs on the 20 th string was up too high and I was tuning it and the string broke.How can I get a replacement 21 string pack? I will need 2 since I was given a 19 string replacement.Quality control missed this one!Without the right replacements of strings the harp us useless!I would have given a better review if I didn't get the correct replacement strings and peg #20 wasn't tighten in the way it should have been causing string to break.
Leann Marshall
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
I bought the 21 string Miwayer hollow body lyre. The lyre was well packaged and was in perfect shape when I received it. The case is nice with sturdy corners to protect the instrument, and an inside pocket for the accessories. I received an extra set of strings, the tuner, a little thin pamphlet book with very basic information, and a couple of plastic picks.The lyre itself is very pretty, nice smooth wood and laser engraved designs including the letters of the strings above each one. The pegs were sturdy, the bridge has a thin metal bar on top where the strings touch, so they don't dig into the wood. It arrived un-tuned of course, to prevent breakage of the strings during shipping. Using my tuning app that I use for my large harp, I was able to tune each string (several times, slowly) until they stayed close enough to experiment with playing. It will take more tuning for them to settle in.The #1 string broke, which on this lyre is the smallest one, an E, as I was tuning it. It never did get up to an E but kept winding down, no matter what. It did finally break at its base, so I replaced it from the package of extra strings, and had no problem with that one. I'm not sure how to get another one to have an extra once again.The sound is very pretty and resonates well with the wide, hollow soundboard. Overall I'm really happy with this instrument and will have fun learning more with it.
Geek
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
You must be patient when tuning. Give the strings time to rest and get acclimated to your environment. Once they are set, a little tweek may be needed each time you pick it up. You won't be disappointed. Nice construction-good sound. I purchased the 19 string. As a guitar player I prefer lower to higher strings playing right handed. Low on the thumb side. I have others the opposite direction, but I really like this stringing.
J. P.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022
I've worked through trying to tune this for a couple of months, letting it settle, breaking a few strings, re-stringing with the provided replacements, and repeating the process. I think I finally have it in a playable condition at this point. Priced for entry level, but actual utility depends on your familiarity with stringed instruments.
James R. Garrett
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
Music has always been a passion for me. As a professional for many years playing both piano and guitar along with an assortment of other stringed instruments, I'm still curious about a lot of things musical. So, when this lyre popped up on my radar, I decided to give it a try.I learned a long time ago in my music history course that the lyre is perhaps one of the first instruments that humans invented. Its a straight forward concept, classical in its simplicity. A few strings strung over a sound box. The Greeks were the first to formalize the playing of it, inventing numerous "modes", similar to our modern scales that are plucked by the fingers, and a mathematical understanding based on string lengths and the number of vibrations needed to carry a melody along with a little harmony that are the basic building blocks of modern scales and theory.Ok so far. A simple instrument with a fascinating origin. However, I soon realized that sometimes the simplest things are the hardest! In order to review the instrument, I had to learn to play it! Duh! Well, I've spent the past five days learning to tune, to pluck, to play scales and how to add a little harmony. I remember somewhere hearing that next to the violin and the oboe, the harp with 47 strings and seven pedals was the hardest instrument to learn to play. Even though this little beauty only has 10 strings, I get that now. I've never tried the oboe but it took me a year before I would play my fiddle in public. Happily, this is not a harp so the learning curve is considerably easier though I must admit my musical background probly helped a lot.This instrument is beautiful with a wooden sound box and a charming, almost hypnotic natural sound. There's plenty of videos on YouTube showing how to tune, how to play, the different types of lyres (7 up to 21 strings) and so forth. So, the necessary info to get started is easily available. Oddly, the middle C on this one sounded wanky and after a bit of nosing around, I finally figured out the wrong string had been mounted. The tuning pegs are actual screws, so replacing the string from the replacement set that was thoughtfully provided was a hit and miss affair. Take note of how the other strings are mounted and you won't go too far wrong. Just make sure your new string is level with the rest. The strings need to be trimmed after they are installed; back the tuning screw out a few turns -- you won't need many -- to put them on and be careful not to over-tighten.So, once I had it set up, the next step was to learn to properly "pluck" the strings. I've done a lot of finger picking in my day, so this came a little easier though it too takes some practice. After a few days of work and study, I'm happy to say I have a fairly listenable version of Scarborough Fair and Shady Grove worked up. This 10 stringer is set up in a minor mode -- Phrygian to give it a name -- that sounds like Spanish Gypsy music (think Malaguena), even when randomly plucked. Honestly, it sounded pretty cool just messing around!Anyway, if you have a little music background and are looking for something to expand your horizons, the lyre is a charming little acoustic instrument with an ancient history. Simple in concept, with a little practice you will be captivating your audience within a short time (depending on how hard you work at it). This one is an entry level attractive mahogany box that comes with a very nice zippered canvas gig bag, pick, tuning wrench, spare strings, cleaning cloth and a little manual to help you get started. I keep mine next to my desk so I can pick it up and pluck out some mysterious, dark gypsy improv when the mood strikes me. Lately, its been striking me fairly often. I find it a great way to relax a few minutes and explore the mysterious sounds and melodies of the ancient past this little lyre evokes.
Heather Allgood
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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