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At the moment I'm not taking new 1-1 students but I do have quite a few self serve lesson/resources available for Patreon members. I'm also thinking of doing on-line group lessons via zoom but it won't likely be available until late summer/early fall because of my work schedule. Summer is a very busy time of the year for my work.

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There is a printable PDF for Patreon Members. If you go on Patreon and search for "Play the Lyre By Chords" you should be able to download and save or print. 😀

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Middle C (C4) goes on the first line below the staff, the lines and spaces below this would represent notes that forms the octave below and would fall in the bass (F clef) in descending order B3 - C3. 16 string lyres only have 3 bass notes G3,A3,B3 so sometimes it’s easier to just have one staff and represent these notes as lines and spaces below middle C rather than having a grand staff

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Yes this harp is fullsicle harp and have levers on all strings

This is my Dusty Ravenna Harp. It’s a floor harp with 34 strings and fully levered.

I have several: Cega, Aklot, Donner, Brandon John Luthiery and Anton Lyre

Music Makers has a Lynda Lyre with an option to choose nylon strings. Marini Lyres also have different styles with nylon strings. Both of these brands are higher end and are great instruments

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I love watching the rain too. Very soothing. It must be in the rhythm ❤️

They come either way and choice is subject to preference. I prefer string orientation to be the same as harps because I also play the harp and find this works best for me. Folks who come from playing guitars tend to like the other way because they are more used to this orientation

Are you looking for chromatic or diatonic lyre? I can only make recommendations based on the ones I own and have looked into myself. If you want more input, consider joining our Facebook group so members can add more suggestions

@@learningthelyreharp I don’t really know if I’m looking for a chromatic or diatonic, which do you prefer?!

@@ashleyurban5861I play diatonic and pentatonic lyres more because they are smaller and lighter, so easy to pack and take with me just about anywhere. They also tend to be a lot more beginner friendly. A good diatonic lyre can range from $300 and up. Whereas a starter chromatic lyre starts at about 1k (US $) For good diatonic lyres check out BrandonJohnLuthiery on Etsy, I purchased two lyres from him and am very happy with both. Music Makers has two lyres available, Lynda Lyre is on my wish list. Marini Harps also has great options and some come with levers so you can change keys quickly. My chromatic lyre is custom built by Anton Lyre from Europe. Hope this helps ❤

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Most lyre harps are made with wood and metal components. I wouldn’t know any of the specifics and be able to confirm cruelty free as most of these are mass produced in China. If you would like to go on the safer side, I would suggest contacting a luthier that hand produces each lyre and can build exactly to your specifications. All lyres work for prayer, healing and meditation. If you want to play music strictly by improvisation and feel, pentatonic lyres are great. If you want to play melodically and follow music, 16 and more strings would be advisable.

@@learningthelyreharp Thank You so much for your answer :)

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Thank you Connie. Improvising on the lyre is so soothing, very relaxing ❤️

Thank you! I'm so glad you are finding these useful. I hope you are enjoying learning and playing your lyre ❤

Have a blessed week. Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I hope you are enjoying your lyres ❤

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This is great! Thank you for sharing this tip with us! ❤️❤️❤️

Are you able to let me know the brand of your lyre so I can look it up and check the string set up? Most lyres with string names shows the note letter name and Octave number for example G3 (note G in third octave) and G4 (G in 4th octave). In Jianpu, (eastern notation) the use numbers instead of letter names, dots are added at the top or bottom of the number to indicate octave from middle octave.

If you have a Nisora Lyre and looking at the set up the ‘ denotes octave range. Essentially you have two sets of octaves with pentatonic notes degab, then another one an octave higher.

@@learningthelyreharp I think I have this type. Some of the strings are gold and thicker and the others are silver and thinner.

@@niyaverniceokay so it would be just those notes that I mentioned, no sharps or flats, just one octave above another ❤

@@learningthelyreharp thank you so much!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I really just wanted to learn how to play “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Hillsong United. Do you think that’s still ok?

I believe this refers to major and minor chords. A Major chords is played with notes A-C#-E. A minor chords is played using A-C-E. the difference is that all notes of the chord in minor A is all natural, no sharps or flats.

@@learningthelyreharp so we have to play minor chords like a major chords?

@@Mahalikita1 yes we play the minor A when the instruments are in the key of C. I have a video on playing with chords for lyres. You may find this useful 🩷

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Hi Gigi, we have a playlist on lyre basic including reading music that would be a good help. Patreon also has resources available if you are interested. Joining the Facebook group will help you get answers and support from members. ❤️

Ok. I’ll do that. My lyre only has 7 strings. Is your book only for 16 and more strings? Thank you for responding! :)

@@GigiFl The Learn to Play the Lyre Book song pieces works better for lyres with 16 or more strings but will still be a benefit for learning basic music theory and reading. Most 7 string are pentatonic lyres and are wonderful for improvisation, relaxation and worry free playing. I would suggest you start by watching the Pentatonic playlists. It will help you understand the pentatonic scale. On my pentatonic lyres I tend to use the pluck technique. There is large gap between strings and it makes it easier to play this way.

I also have this PDF available through BMC buymeacoffee.com/lyreharp/e/93360 This will give you some some basic information on pentatonic instruments as well as some songs to learn.

Perfect. Thank you. I’ll keep you posted. :)

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Hope you enjoy your new lyre ❤️

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@@learningthelyreharp I really am 🧡Do you explore this topic further in your book? (Which I'm definitely getting once I buy my lyre harp!) Thank you so much!

This lyre is tuned to the key of C, but you can adjust it to fit another key if needed

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Thank you Connie. I’m lucky to have a little park close to where I live. I like this video because it’s symbolic to me of just keeping on regardless of what is happening around.

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