I've had to tune mine a few times because it would slip out of tune really quick the first couple times, that's a thing lyres do, but now it's just fine and I've been playing it quite a bit without needing to tune.
I like that it's a great beginner instrument, especially since I have really small fingers that dislocate easily, so I can't play guitar, and piano is painful. I've been able to play this much more easily, and my hand can span a good chunk of the strings to pluck multiples without over stressing my hand joints. The lyre is a great size and is comfortable to hold as well.
The sound is lovely, and the resonance in the body is pretty soothing as you play. My second string snapped the first time I tuned it, but I also think I had turned it a little too fast without giving the string enough time to adjust, so user error.
Start with slow, few millimeter increments, and let the strings settle for a moment. It's ok if you can't get it into tune right away, just work slowly, tweaking multiple strings as others rest till you can get them all in tune. The strings are adjusting, so it will slip out of tune very quickly at first, that's fine, let the strings settle and just keep gently tuning over the next few times you play it so they don't snap, it'll get there.
Restringing was fairly simple. Easier than a guitar, for me at least, and although I couldn't find my guitar string nippers, those will work well to trim the string once it's on.
The nice thing is not only did it come with the case, extra strings, and the tuning wrench, but the booklet included contains some musical pieces so that you can get started.
Lyre Harp, Lotkey 16 Metal Strings Iron Saddle Mahogany Lyre Harp with Tunning Wrench, Extract Strings, Manual and Gig Bag
4.2 | 162 ratings
Price: 69.99
Last update: 06-17-2024
About this item
Premium Quality - This harp instrument is made by solid mahogany resonance box and iron keys to make sure the sound is clear and gentle.
Upgraded Design – Compared with wood saddle, the iron saddle we used can transmit the vibration better and avoid saddle wear, enabling our product to use for a longer time.
16-string Design – 1 (G3), 2 (A3), 3 (GB3), 4 (C4), 5 (D4), 6 (E4), 7 (F4), 8 (G4), 9 (A4), 10 (B4), 11 (C5), 12 (D5), 13 (E5), 14 (F5), 15 (G5), 16 (A5). C major scale. It is equipped with a set of strings and a special wrench to adjust the tone of each string. Tip: You can use a small hammer to tap the wrench lightly, so that achieves a fine-tuning effect. You can tune to the required scale according to the needs of the song
Pure Sound - When you gently tap a string, it creates a continuous whistling effect the space, which can relax our body and mind.
Exquisite Appearance Design – the unique music pattern on the sound hole is designed by professional designer, symbolizing a wonderful musical journey.
[After-sales Service] We are looking forward to provide you a wonderful shopping experience! If there is any question with the item you received, please feel free to contact us on amazon. We will solve it for you at once.
Upgraded Design – Compared with wood saddle, the iron saddle we used can transmit the vibration better and avoid saddle wear, enabling our product to use for a longer time.
16-string Design – 1 (G3), 2 (A3), 3 (GB3), 4 (C4), 5 (D4), 6 (E4), 7 (F4), 8 (G4), 9 (A4), 10 (B4), 11 (C5), 12 (D5), 13 (E5), 14 (F5), 15 (G5), 16 (A5). C major scale. It is equipped with a set of strings and a special wrench to adjust the tone of each string. Tip: You can use a small hammer to tap the wrench lightly, so that achieves a fine-tuning effect. You can tune to the required scale according to the needs of the song
Pure Sound - When you gently tap a string, it creates a continuous whistling effect the space, which can relax our body and mind.
Exquisite Appearance Design – the unique music pattern on the sound hole is designed by professional designer, symbolizing a wonderful musical journey.
[After-sales Service] We are looking forward to provide you a wonderful shopping experience! If there is any question with the item you received, please feel free to contact us on amazon. We will solve it for you at once.
Product information
| Item Weight | 3.41 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 10.7 x 1.6 x 15.1 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| ASIN | B09QG633T4 |
| Item model number | MI3652 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
159 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,818 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #6 in Harps |
| Date First Available | January 14, 2022 |
| Back Material | Mahogany, Wood |
| Body Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Color Name | Clear |
| String Material | Red Copper |
| Top Material | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 16 |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 16 |
| Size | 16 Strings |
Top reviews from the United States
Skelly
Keep in mind you need to tune lyres a lot the first few times in order for it to stay in tune.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Halina
Beautiful, great sounding Lyre Harp.
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Almost perfect - EDITED
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023Maxx
Better than expected!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024Living life on my terms
Yes, it’s fun to improvise on & it’s easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023Dominique Glasgow
Really pretty, not really useable.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
Dominique Glasgow
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
The good: arrived quickly, very beautiful little lyre, I like that it comes with extra strings and the carrying bag.
The bad: the included booklet doesn’t have any tuning for the 19 string lyre, so you have to guess or try to find it on this page, because there’s no online resource for it either. It also will not tune. It just doesn’t. I tried the initially advised tuning with the highest note being a C6 and the third highest string snapped on me. After that I dropped down to a weird tuning where my lowest string was an E3 (ridiculous and doesn’t sound good) and the highest string STILL snapped. I’d say I’m tuning it wrong, but the abundance of other reviewers having the same issue makes that less likely, in my eyes. If I go any lower in tuning, the lower strings aren’t going to sound any better than a rubber band over a tissue box, they’ll be too fuzzy and dull. Not the vibe for me.
I wish I could write a glowing review about how much I love this instrument, but honestly it’s one of my few instruments that I am beginning to actively resent. Maybe the ones with a smaller range play better, MAYBE there are better strings or something, but at this time, I do not at all recommend this lyre. I feel like I overpaid for a soft carrying bag at this point.
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