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 19 Metal Strings Harp Mahogany Body and Solid Spruce Board Lyre Harp with Tuning Wrench, Extract Strings, M
4.2 | 175 ratings
Price: 40
Last update: 07-23-2024
About this item
Premium Quality - This harp instrument is made of solid mahogany, solid spruce and iron keys. It has both clear and gentle sound and a beautiful design.
Upgraded Design – Compared with wood saddle, the iron saddle we used can transmit the vibration better and avoid saddle wear, enabling our lyre harp to use for a longer time.
19-string Design – 1 (F3), 2 (G3), 3 (A3), 4 (B3), 5 (C4), 6 (D4), 7 (E4), 8 (F4), 9(G4), 10 (A4), 11 (B4), 12 (C5), 13 (D5), 14 (E5), 15 (F5), 16 (G5), 17 (A5), 18 (B5), 19 (C6). The 19-string harp has more scales and provides richer tones. 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.
Pure Sound - When you gently tap a string, it creates a continuous whistling effect the space, which can relax our body and mind.
Nice Gift - This bear shape designed lyre harp comes with a set of spare strings, a tuning wrench, a black carrying bag and instructions. It is easily to be carried or stored, suitable for both beginners and professionals.
[Tuning Tips] It takes several times of tuning for new strings to set their tune. For treble strings, please try to turn the wrench slightly and tune gently. It is equipped with spare strings for lyre harp beginners If you have any tuning problem, please feel free to contact us on amazon, we will solve it for you at once.
[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 contact us on amazon.
Upgraded Design – Compared with wood saddle, the iron saddle we used can transmit the vibration better and avoid saddle wear, enabling our lyre harp to use for a longer time.
19-string Design – 1 (F3), 2 (G3), 3 (A3), 4 (B3), 5 (C4), 6 (D4), 7 (E4), 8 (F4), 9(G4), 10 (A4), 11 (B4), 12 (C5), 13 (D5), 14 (E5), 15 (F5), 16 (G5), 17 (A5), 18 (B5), 19 (C6). The 19-string harp has more scales and provides richer tones. 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.
Pure Sound - When you gently tap a string, it creates a continuous whistling effect the space, which can relax our body and mind.
Nice Gift - This bear shape designed lyre harp comes with a set of spare strings, a tuning wrench, a black carrying bag and instructions. It is easily to be carried or stored, suitable for both beginners and professionals.
[Tuning Tips] It takes several times of tuning for new strings to set their tune. For treble strings, please try to turn the wrench slightly and tune gently. It is equipped with spare strings for lyre harp beginners If you have any tuning problem, please feel free to contact us on amazon, we will solve it for you at once.
[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 contact us on amazon.
Product information
| Item Weight | 3.8 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 11.6 x 15.8 x 2.1 inches |
| ASIN | B0BF9QKS3Z |
| Item model number | MI3817 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
162 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,732 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #2 in Harps |
| Date First Available | September 13, 2022 |
| Back Material | Mahogany, Spruce |
| Body Material | Solid Mahogany |
| String Material | Red Copper |
| Top Material | Mahogany, Spruce |
| Number of Strings | 19 |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 19 |
| Size | 19 Strings-Bear |
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, 2023
Matt & Heidi
Beautiful look and tune
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022Maxx
Better than expected!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024Dominique 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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