The Dannan Children of Lir Lyre - 19 String Irish Lyre
The Children of Lir Lyre takes inspiration from one of Ireland's oldest myths to present a one of a kind Lyre engraved with true Celtic knots that swirl along the sides, and in the centre a representation of the swans from the legend of the Children of Lir. The lyre is one of the oldest musical instruments in Western history, famously played by the ancient Greeks it eventually was picked up by both the Irish and Scottish.
This beautiful 19 string lyre plays a bright and pleasant sound and can be used to arrange many tunes by both beginners and experts alike. The Children of Lir Lyre comes with a tuning lever , 3 plectrums, a set of spare strings, and a carrying bag.
- 19 strings
- Height: 16 in * width 12 cm * thickness 1.5 in
- Classic Greek Lyre Shape
- Rich Brown Wood
- Resonant sustain with clean and crisp sound
- String material: Steel and Bronze
- The tuning for the key of C major from lowest to highest are: F3, G3, A3, B3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, B4, C5, D5, E5, F5, G5, A5, B5 to C5 (of course you can tune the notes to whatever pitch you like.)
- Includes a tuning lever, 3 plectrums, and a set of spare strings.
- Includes a carry bag with handle and pocket for keeping sheet music and spare strings