Tuning |
 For
both the thirteen and seven string lyres, the first (ie. lowest)
note is tuned to the D above middle C. |
The Remaining notes are:
Thirteen string: E, F, G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A and B.
Seven string: E, G, A, B, D and E. |
| Each lyre can be tuned using traditional methods
or a 'tuning monochord'. |
| A 'tuning monochord' is a single stringed instrument,
with frets set to match each of the lyre's notes. They are available
through Nisargam. |
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Dreamharp Tunes and Tips to share
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Useful Tip 1 – Familiar Tunes
The Dream Harp is based on the pentatonic scale, which is used in various musical traditions including Oriental/Asian, Celtic, African and the blues (which has its roots in African music anyway).
So have fun experimenting with familiar tunes - you will be surprised to find how many you can play on the Dream Harp, apart from creating your own original compositions!
Examples are:
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Replacement Strings for the Lyre |
You may find that you need to replace one of
your strings from time to time.
We have included a diagram of the types of strings used for the
individual notes. (The strings we are referring to are guitar strings
available at all major music stores.)
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13 String Lyre
Diagram |
NOTES |
STRING THICKNESS |
B |
008 |
A |
009 |
G |
012 |
F |
012 |
E |
012 |
D |
012 |
C |
014 |
B |
014 |
A |
014 |
G |
018 |
F |
018 |
E |
020 |
D |
024 |
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Dreamharp String
Diagram |
Notes |
String Thickness |
Type of String |
D |
044 |
Brass |
E |
040 |
Brass |
G |
038 |
Brass |
A |
034 |
Brass |
B |
030 |
Brass |
D |
024 |
Brass |
E |
020 |
Steel |
G |
018 |
Steel |
A |
018 |
Steel |
B |
014 |
Steel |
D |
014 |
Steel |
E |
012 |
Steel |
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