{"title":"Lyre Harps","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"muzikkon-anglo-saxon-lyre-harp-after-prittlewell-lyre-mid-7th-century","title":"Muzikkon Anglo Saxon Lyre Harp After Prittlewell Lyre Mid 7th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMuzikkon Anglo Saxon Lyre Harp Mahogany\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Lyre is after Prittlewell Lyre from Mid 7th century \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Spruce Soundboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Pegs and bridge made from Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Strings, same design as found in a burial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length 553mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Tuning : G3, A3, B3, C4, D4, E4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AYAN STRINGS S.R.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890409648510,"sku":"HLA6MH","price":264.99,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4291\/4942\/files\/MuzikkonAngloSaxonLyreHarpMahoganyAfterPrittlewellLyreMid7thCentury1.jpg?v=1778567738"},{"product_id":"muzikkon-lyre-harp-10-string-engraved","title":"Muzikkon Lyre Harp, 10 String Engraved","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e10-String Lyre Harp by Muzikkon – Solid Wood Classical Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eMuzikkon proudly presents this beautifully crafted \u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e10-String Lyre Harp\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for both musical performance and visual elegance. Handcrafted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"422\"\u003esolid wood body\u003c\/strong\u003e, this lyre harp features soft, graceful curves that enhance both comfort and aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThe harp is fitted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eten high-quality metal strings\u003c\/strong\u003e that deliver a warm, classical tone. Its sound is enriched by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"663\"\u003esolid spruce soundboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for excellent resonance and tonal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eHow to Play the Lyre Harp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eHold the harp upright on your lap or while standing and pluck the strings from both sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eLay it flat on a surface and pluck the strings comfortably\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eThis versatile playing style makes it suitable for beginners and experienced musicians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Musical Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eThe lyre harp has deep historical roots dating back to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eearly Middle Ages in Eastern Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it emerged as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eJewish folk instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traditionally played by Jewish troubadours known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eKlezmorim\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was commonly used at weddings and celebratory gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eOver time, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eKlezmer music\u003c\/strong\u003e blended with Slavonic, Greek, Turkish, Gypsy, and even American jazz influences, creating a rich and expressive musical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eTuning \u0026amp; Musical Modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eFor authentic Klezmer music, try the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eMisheberakh mode\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eE – F# – G – A# – B – C# – D – E – F# – G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eChazzanut tuning mode\u003c\/strong\u003e (from bass to treble) is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eD – E – F – G# – A – B – C – D – E – F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eAlternative tunings suitable for singers comfortable in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eKey of G\u003c\/strong\u003e include (from bass to treble):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eE – F# – G – A – B – C – D – E – F# – G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eD – E – F# – G – A – B – C – D – E – F#\u003c\/strong\u003e (E is the tonic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"2042\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"2042\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2136\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2136\" data-start=\"2074\"\u003eSolid wood engraved body \u003cem data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2099\"\u003e(available in different finishes)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"2139\"\u003eSolid spruce soundboard for rich, clear sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eBridge made of solid wood \u003cem data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003e(see table below for wood types by model\/finish)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003eDurable stainless steel hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2307\"\u003eClassical metal strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2305\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eExtra string set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eNylon gig bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eHarp tuning tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TablePress\" data-table=\"60280\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AYAN STRINGS S.R.L","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":57396103151998,"sku":"HL10RE","price":189.99,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lacewood","offer_id":57396103184766,"sku":"HL10LE","price":189.99,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4291\/4942\/files\/muzikkon-lyre-harp-10-string-rosewood-engraved-1.jpg?v=1778567880"},{"product_id":"muzikkon-lyre-harp-10-string","title":"Muzikkon Lyre Harp 10 String","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMuzikkon Lyre Harp 10 String\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuzikkon presents another 10 string Lyre Harp. It has a solid Wood body that lends itself to the soft gentle curves of this ten string lyre. There are ten metal strings which provide classical sound, and it is provoked by the solid spruce soundboard. It is as beautiful as an ornament that you can hang it up as a piece of art while not in use. Here are accessories that are included: Harp Tuning Tool, Gig Bag and Extra string set. To Play: Hold it upright on your lap or as you walk, and pluck both sides of the strings. Or lay it flat and pluck it. History and Tuning: In the early middle ages in Eastern Europe, it came as a Jewish folk musical instrument. It is a Jewish troubadour, known as klezmorim and it is used at weddings and other festivities. 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 F# G. Its style of tuning use the Chazzanut mode; starting with the bass (largest strings) tune as follows: D E F G# A B C D E F. Two alternative methods of tuning that work well with singers comfortable in the Key of G are: (again bass to treble): E F# G A B C D E F# G and D E F# G A B C D E F# (E is tonic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Wood Body \u003cstrong\u003e(Available in Different Finishes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid spruce soundboard for good sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge  \u003cspan\u003eMade of Solid Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Can see the table below for more information on woods used for each different model \/ Finish)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Extra String Set, Nylon gig bag \u0026amp; Tuning tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-table=\"60278\" class=\"TablePress\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AYAN STRINGS S.R.L","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":57396119044478,"sku":"HL10R","price":180.99,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lacewood","offer_id":57396119077246,"sku":"HL10L","price":180.99,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4291\/4942\/files\/muzikkon_lyre_harp_10_strings_rosewood1.jpg?v=1778568249"},{"product_id":"muzikkon-lyre-harp-16-string-rosewood","title":"Muzikkon Lyre Harp 16 String Rosewood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMuzikkon Lyre Harp 16 String Rosewood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuzikkon presents another string based musical instrument named Lyre Harp. This lyre harp has 16 metal strings which are set at each 25.\" Its features include inlaid arms and stars carved on the soundboard and it adds to the beauty of the instrument. The lyre harp with its accessories included are tuning tool, nylon gig bag and extra string set. It has Keys of D, tuning from longest to shortest: D3 E3 F#3 G3 A3 B3 C#3 D4 E4 F#4 G4 A4 B4 C#5 D5 E5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 metal strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlaid arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAshwood soundboard with stars carved on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid rosewood body and bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Extra String Set, Nylon gig bag \u0026amp; Tuning tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AYAN STRINGS S.R.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57396119896446,"sku":"HL16R","price":259.99,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4291\/4942\/files\/strings-lyre-harps-muzikkon-lyre-harp-16-strings-rosewood-1_8a03f9c2-47bc-4d39-a98e-ab4796017b83.jpg?v=1778568397"},{"product_id":"muzikkon-lyre-harp-8-string-rosewood","title":"Muzikkon Lyre Harp 8 String Rosewood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMuzikkon Lyre Harp 8 String Rosewood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuzikkon presents 8 string Lyre Harp. It has a solid rosewood body that lends itself to the soft gentle curves of this eight string lyre. There are eight metal strings which provide classical sound, and it is provoked by the solid Spruce wood soundboard. It is as beautiful as an ornament that you can hang it up as a piece of art while not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe solid Rosewood body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Spruce soundboard with 2 Openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 metal strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Nylon carrying bag , Extra set of strings and Tuning tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic tuning derived from Judaic worship music, starting with the bass (largest strings) tune as follows: E F G# A B C D E (Ahava Raba mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMisheberakh mode which is ( E F# G A# B C# D E )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE F# G A B C D E (Natural minor) and D E F# G A B C D (E is tonic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice, in the second tuning, all the notes are the same but you're starting on D rather than E. 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