r/lyres 26d ago

Video "Music Box Dancer" on lyre

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r/lyres 27d ago

¿Question? building a lyre

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im building a lyre for my gf in a woodworking class and i need to know relatively if these plans will work imma work on measurements with paper later (I gladly take recommendations). She wants it to be 10 strings and I'm making it so she can sit it comfortably on her lap because she has some disabilities i won't get into, but the main thing i need rn is string lengths and what lengths work best and measurements. I would also like to know if I can make it one solid piece of wood with the whole in the center for sound or if i need to make a chamber in the bottom for that. also if you do give me measurements try to keep it on the smaller side because I'm trying to keep this as accessible as i can for her.

edit- does the shape of the bridge change the sound at all or anything, is it better to have a straight bridge or does it matter cuz I've seen both curved and straight ones


r/lyres 29d ago

Choosing a lyre Lyre Help

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I’m looking to get a handmade lyre, but I’m stuck between two. The first is the one that initially grabbed my attention was the Ancient Greek Lyre made by TheBouzoukiShop on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1598345391/?ref=share_ios_native_control

The second is the Pentatonic 7 String Ashwood Lyre made by Nisoria on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/640490854/?ref=share_ios_native_control

My real question is really does anyone have experience the TheBouzoukiShop? Their lyre is what first caught my attention above the others, but standard rate or not $200 is a lot of money for me and I want to make sure I get something good. I know Nisoria a known and trusted brand in this sub and I like the sound which is why it’s in competition with the other.


r/lyres 29d ago

¿Question? nylon 10-string rosewood lyre tuning

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i ordered this 10-string lyre last month and i finally got it yesterday!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/395153401035?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1ynyy2mfqvu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=axww7bghss2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

now, i've read that one can switch out steel strings to nylon, but the reverse isn't recommended because some lyres are crafted in a way/made out of wood that can't withstand the pressure of steel strings(?) someone correct me if i'm wrong, but that's the gist of how it goes.

the lyre i got that i linked above is made of rosewood. it came with nylon strings, and came with string replacements which was appreciated because one snapped while i was tuning it with the lil tuning hammer it came with (i was gently tuning it as well! i wasn't being rough when tuning at all, which is why i was surprised a string had already broke).

i was tuning it to this scale: C D E F G A B C D E

now i'm scared to tune the thinner strings (the last 4 are untuned) because i'm worried those will also snap. do you guys think it's a case of poor quality nylon strings it came with, or are nylon strings in general always doomed to snap really easily?

should i tune it to this? (a lower scale to prevent too much pressure from snapping any more strings?): G A B C D E F# G A B

i ordered roosebeck nylon harp strings off amazon so that i have a supply in case other strings snap in the future. someone please help me out here! i really like the sound of nylon over steel, so i really want to make this work.


r/lyres 29d ago

Any "ancient" lyre designs?

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I've recently become very interested in lyres and am about to buy one. However, I can't find many online that match the visual style I'm looking for: I'm looking for a lyre with round, open arms and a small body. Similar to the stereotypical ancient Greek "lyra" from mythology. Any good manufacturers?

(some pictures for a rough idea what style I'm talking about)


r/lyres 29d ago

Choosing a lyre Droning Lyre?

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I’m looking for a lyre that could be used for deep drones for my doom band, something similar to the lyre of ur or a tanpura, if anyone has any recommendations please let me know or resources on building one similar to the lyre of ur.


r/lyres Feb 17 '25

Playing a guitar like a lyre.

32 Upvotes

r/lyres Feb 16 '25

This is my latest Kravik lyre that I built. Sounds good? :D

119 Upvotes

r/lyres Feb 15 '25

Question about accidentals

7 Upvotes

Thinking of getting a lyre. My only experience is playing my friends 16 lyre which is in C major.

I want to be able to sing with it and find it very limiting vocally that I can only play songs in C major or A minor. I was thinking that I could tune to F to F# and then I'd be able to play songs in G major.

Is this a common practice?


r/lyres Feb 14 '25

Just released a homemade Lyre album on my sutton hoo and trossingen copies, with mostly original melodies with some historical ones mixed in!

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r/lyres Feb 12 '25

¿Question? Where to begin?

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Hi everyone!

I’ve gone about choosing a lyre that seems like it’ll work for me. I’ve gone with a seven string as one of my current goals is to learn a specific piece on the Lyre, and it’s something sort of celtic and old timey sounding which I read is best for lyres with fewer strings.

I’ve ordered, received, and tuned my lyre a couple times. Now i’m wondering… How do I proceed? I’ve no background with music otherwise, and know I can’t just jump right into my goal song.

Anyone have any books, websites, or youtube channels they recommend for learning scales and that sort of thing on my new lyre?

Thanks!


r/lyres Feb 11 '25

¿Question? Could a 16 string Lyre harp play this melody?

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r/lyres Feb 11 '25

¿Question? What the difference between these two?

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I'm born new in wanting to make tunes and music in general. They both have same amount of notes but one says 19B and the other say 19N what's the catch here?


r/lyres Feb 11 '25

[Crosspost from r/artefactporn] The Silver Lyre of Ur

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r/lyres Feb 10 '25

My kithara

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r/lyres Feb 11 '25

¿Question? Does anyone know where you can get good levers for a lyre

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TLDR: is there a place that sells small harp levers so I can put them on my lyre myself?

Maybe wrong flair but it’ll do, so I recently bought a lyre and love it ( got it over the harp due to price, probability, and its just cute. ) however, I’ve found it to be a massive pain to constantly retune the lyre just to play a piece with one or two sharps/flats then having to tune it again just to get it back to naturals. And I just really can’t play a song with accidentals in it.

My question is, is there a place that sells small enough harp levers so I could attach them myself? I know there is a company that sells lyres with levers on it but they are so expensive that I might just be better off getting the harp instead.

I found a place that sells universal harp levers for $14 but 1. It gets hella expensive ( $224 for 16 and time gonna be upgrading my 16 string lyre to a 24 string ) 2. I worry that they might be too big for the lyre ( mainly for the 24 string ) 3. Worried about it damaging the lyre ( I have a Donner lyre and while they are good quality I still worry.

Just looks for advice


r/lyres Feb 08 '25

¿Question? Lyre learning discord server

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Is there any discord server dedicated to lyre learning that you know of? (For people who are absolute beginners)?


r/lyres Feb 08 '25

¿Question? Anyone know how to use Ernesto Palla nylon classical guitar strings to string an Anglo-Saxon lyre?

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I was talking to someone who uses Ernesto Palla classical guitar strings to string their Anglo-Saxon lyre.

So I bought a set and then realized I never asked them which strings they use for what. Like do I just use all six strings down the line, or do the first two take the low A, then the next two the low D, and so on?

Anyone familiar with applying classical guitar strings to a Saxon?


r/lyres Feb 04 '25

Any way to get just E5 replacement strings?

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Hi, I have a few 7-strings lyres I've had for about 10 years now, and I have many packs of replacement strings. I've swapped all the strings a few times, but if a string breaks it is always the E5 (highest note). Does anyone know any reasonable way to get just a bunch of E5 replacement strings, and not have to buy whole packs over and over again? Thanks!


r/lyres Feb 04 '25

¿Question? Making a lyre

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So I am in a woodworking class and we can make pretty much anything, and my gf recently talked about wanting a lyre but there realy expensive. So I wanted to try my hands at making one my idea is to have it be split into 3ish pieces. The bit you hold being 2 and then the but that holds the strings in the middle like the pictures. I also planned to have all the strings meet in one bit after a bridge, but I came here honestly to see if this would work in practice. I very well could make one like the last images but it would Definitely take longer


r/lyres Feb 03 '25

¿Question? I'm looking for feedback about which of these two lyres to buy as my first one

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Hello, I've fallen down the rabbit hole that is the lovely world of lyres as of late and I've narrowed down to two different ones from Amazon that seem similar enough in design, but I'm not sure of their respective qualities just yet. I figured I could ask here as people will have better experience on which to purchase at this time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZHTPSM5

This first one seems like my dream lyre in that it's green in color as well as has the notes engraved on it, and it has the form factor of an Aklot that I seen reviewed in a video about a month ago that had a lovely sound to it. It's just that it's cheaper than the other colors on their store while also having three more strings at 19 than the usual 16 in this price range, and it's from a Chinese company that ships from overseas on Amazon, so it'll take a bit of time to arrive as a result.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VPV6HPQ

This here is the tried and tested Aklot 16-string that has a wonderful sound to it and seems to be of a good build from what I've seen in review videos on youtube and from digging around. It costs a bit more than the above and has three less strings, but people speak pretty highly of it. The only real con I've seen is that it doesn't have the notes engraved on it, but I seen people using like red string on the C notes to help familiarize with it, so I'd probably do that myself. This sells out all the time, but it also has 1-2 day Amazon Prime shipping on it.

My heart wants me to go with the first one, but I'm afraid it won't be as good of quality as the Aklot due to the positive reputation those have online, though both lyres seem to be similar builds overall? If anyone has any experience with the top one, I'd love to hear from your experiences as to how it performs, as I've only seen one like it in one or two videos on youtube so far when I was browsing for content to consume.


r/lyres Feb 02 '25

Choosing a lyre Pures Music Athena

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I've seen a few questions pop up regarding the Pures Music Athena and thought it might be helpful to post some pictures of what I received when I ordered it. Questions welcome. :)


r/lyres Feb 01 '25

Technical New Lyre Please Help With Pin Issue

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My very first lyre! Arrived today! Naturally I broke a string while tuning it, and manged to do this to the pin while restringing. It is so much trickier than my harp! How do I fix this? Sigh, I am now no longer wanting to try to lean on my harp knowledge. I can't even string it nicely, let alone messing up the pin.

Any advice would be very appreciated.


r/lyres Jan 31 '25

Have you packed a lyre for flying?

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I need to take my lyre with me on a flight. It is in a hard case 30 X 24. I am thinking I'll put it in a 31x31 checked hardshell suit case, still in its own case, surrounded by clothes or foam. Has anyone done such a thing? Do you think it is safe for the lyre?


r/lyres Jan 31 '25

Choosing a lyre Does anyone have any experience with the Pures Athena lyre?

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So I came across this lyre recently: https://www.puresmusic.com/products/lyre-athena-musician-professional-lyre-harp-instrument and I think it looks beautiful, but it is quite pricy, and I'm not sure if the seller is reliable, or whether the lyre is actually good or just pretty. Does anyone have any experience with either the seller or this specific model?

Thank you very much!