Color: Brown A Overview A seven string lyre harp with a solid mahogany body that delivers a warm, clear, and resonant tone. Designed for players who want an authentic plucked string instrument for performance, teaching, cultural study, and practice. Key benefits Rich, resonant sound: Solid mahogany construction produces fuller tone, higher clarity, and better resonance than thin or composite bodies. Notes sustain clearly across the range. Precise tuning control: Adjust string tension with a tuning wrench to shape pitch. Turn clockwise for higher notes and counterclockwise for lower notes. Clear, responsive strings: Seven durable steel strings provide crisp, pleasant tone that projects well in small to medium spaces. Shorter strings produce higher pitches; increasing tension raises pitch. Easy to play and learn: Simple pluckedstring layout and pure, continuous tones make the instrument suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. Historically authentic: The lyre is one of the earliest plucked string instruments in Western music and has been a symbol of Western musical tradition since the Renaissance. It is useful for learning and performing Greekinspired music and historical repertoire. Features Material: Solid mahogany body for improved tone and resonance Strings: Seven steel strings for durability and bright sound Tuning method: Use a tuning wrench; clockwise for higher pitch, counterclockwise for lower pitch Tone: Warm, pure, and sustaining when strings are gently plucked Practical applications Classroom and workshops: Demonstrate basic plucked string technique and Western music history, or introduce students to melody and rhythm on an accessible instrument. Small performances and recordings: Use on acoustic sets, folk or historical music presentations, and home recording sessions where a clear, intimate string sound is desired. practice and study: Learn traditional Greek musical pieces, explore melodic improvisation, or add a historically informed texture to solo practice. What to expect A compact, visually classic lyre in Brown A with solid wood construction and seven steel strings. Tuning and pitch behavior follow standard string physics: shorter strings and greater tension produce higher notes. The instrument is intended for musical use, study, and performance consistent with traditional lyre playing.