What is a Lyre?

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In this video, we are going to see what an ancient lyre is, from which parts it consists, and how important it was for the ancient Greeks!
What's more, this is lesson 1 from a series of 8 premium lessons, available 100% for free, by simply registering (without cost) at LyreAcademy.com! Get access here: lyreacademy.com
Let’s separate ourselves from the vast majority of the lyre enthusiasts out there, and lay down the foundations to start playing our lyre with both hands! What is the right way to hold your instrument? How to secure it using a telamonas (an ancient hand strap)? Why is it so important to play with both hands?
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🖋 Title: Get to Know Your Lyre
⏱ Duration: 3min 48sec
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[@eyeseer1]

Unprecedented that a simple instrument can still hold historical and timely music for centuries.

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As for the instrument's simplicity, this is true only for beginners. As you advance as a lyre player, you will soon realize how versatile and complex it can be, giving you the ability to play up to 98 notes in just 7 strings!
Here are two videos for two advanced playing techniques to see what we mean!
- Hroes: czcams.com/video/6oXXC3j45cw/video.html
- Harmonics: czcams.com/video/Zbsu7l9w2Dk/video.html

[@TravisLee33]

Thank you for the incredible demonstration and explanation. Wonderful as always.

[@SEIKILO]

Glad you liked it, Travis! Lina is already in our studio, preparing our next tutorials about the ancient lyre and the ancient world music! :)

[@mc_213]

your lyre sounds so good! do you use gut strings?

[@SEIKILO]

Yes, the lyre has gut strings, specially produced for an ancient lyre with premium sound in mind. You can check out their availability here: luthieros.com/product/strings-for-ancient-and-early-musical-instruments/

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