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- #6,690 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #8 in Harps
Product Description
Donner has always been committed to showing the different music cultures of the world to our customers. Lyre Harp is a string instrument known for its use in Greek classical antiquity and later periods. Playing the lyre is an important way for students of ancient Greece to study music and poetry. Donner lyre harp offers warm, vibrant, sound and it is easy to learn. If you're looking for a new instrument, this is a great choice!
How to Tune
You can use a twelve-frequency tuner or download an App. (Android system app: Gstrings; Apple system app: InsTuner).
Use the wrench to adjust the tension of the string by turning clockwise or counterclockwise to higher or lower notes.
Durable Components
The strings offer a long-lasting, warm, bright and balanced acoustic tone with an expressive, vibrant presence.
The copper saddle can provide a more stable sound and avoiding the strings force into the wood.
Gig Bag
High-density black gig bag can play a good role in protection so that you can take a performance wherever you want.
In addition, Donner Lyre harp comes with all you need, like extra strings, tuning wrench, user manual, and music scores, etc.
Specification:
Tonality: Pentatonic mode
The Number of strings: 16 Strings
Resonant Box Material: AAA Solid Mahogany
Dimension: 14.96×10.43×1.18 inches
Unlike other lyre harps, Donner DLH-003 Lyre harp is made by solid mahogany resonance box and carbon steel keys, which makes sure the sound is better. High-density black gig bag is included in the suit so that you can take a performance wherever you want. In addition, Donner Lyre harp come with a wrench, a set of strings, an instruction book.
Package included
- 1 x Donner DLH-003 Lyre Harp
- 1 x Donner Lyre string
- 1 x Tuning wrench
- 1 x Gig Bag
- 1 x Instruction book
- 1x Polishing Cloth
- 2 x Picks
PFW
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
I was really excited to get my Donner 16 string lyre. I had gotten a Donner 10 string lyre for Christmas. It is a great instrument, but there are a number of songs that can not be played because of not having enough strings. I ordered a 16 string of another brand. It was beautiful, but the tone could not compare to my 10 string. I returned it with Amazon's return service. When I got my Donner 16 string lyre I was not disappointed. Great mahogany finish, and a rich tone. Thanks for a great product.
Cliente
Reviewed in Spain on January 28, 2025
Me ha gustado toda en su conjunto. Viene además, con una funda buena y accesorios( juego de cuerdas; martillo para la afinación, bayeta y 2 puas) Muy satisfecha
Kurama
Reviewed in Italy on September 3, 2024
Ottima fattura, tutto perfetto
Chrissy the Stooges Woman
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
I was hesitant to buy this because there were reviews about how it was difficult to keep in tune. However, I the price was right and there was a coupon, so I decided to take a chance on the simplest possible version (the 7 string). And I LOVE IT! I've been noodling around with it for at least a half hour a day ever since I got it and have already played several songs (Auld Lang Syne, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean, Taps, Buttons & Bows) that just fit perfectly in this range. My only complaint is with myself - that now I wish I'd sprung for the 10 string to give myself a few extra notes! But hey, my birthday's coming up so who knows? Anyway, it was very easy to tune (I just used my piano) and I just re-tune it every time I use it so don't worry about that part. Enjoy, have fun, and rest assured that even with "only" 7 strings you can make a lot of lovely music!
gail
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
I first bought a cheaper one, because I never played lyre harp and felt I needed the letters at the top of the instrument. Now, I know I can just buy them on Amazon. Due to the copper saddle, this instrument stayed almost completely in tune after the first two tunings. This is better than other models because other models use unfinished wood, the strings sink into the unfinished wood and it seems to change the sound. Second the sound chamber is fabulous. As I sat there, it echoed my cough ! When using it it's very echoing. Third the strings seem to be of greater quality, because they sound so much louder and purer than my cheaper one. This instrument is well worth every penny you spend, even though it's middle range in price. I found an article saying out of the top ten, this donner instrument was was number 1 out of ten at a 9.9 and they were right.
Firekeeper
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
The quality of the wood is very good, and I feel at the price point it is fair. It is a lovely looking instrument that sounds amazing, and has good vibrato. It is comfortable to hold. It was a learning curve playing two different melodies with each hand but practice makes perfect. I would recommend getting a good tuner as you will need to tune it each time you play. It comes in a carrying case which is a plus and has a pocket on the front to keep extra strings (which it came with) and a tuner. Great campfire instrument. Would recommend to anyone even a beginner, there isn't too many or too little strings. Good all around lyre harp.
wiztee
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2024
Inexpensive, nice looking, good value for money. For the price one cannot expect more. Well made. The extra set of strings are nice to have. Sound of the 8 upper strings is a bit "tinny", reminding me of an accoustic guitar (I'm used to classic guitar with nylon strings). The lower 8 strings sound quite full and nice. With the included tool easy to tune with the help of a downloaded tuner, which took me 10 minutes. In my oppinion an easy instrument to learn. Happy with my purchase. Comes in a good carry bag. I even keep the sturdy box so i can take it safely with me on road trips.
Dr. Mike Reddy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2024
Broke three strings trying to get to the E4-G5 tuning the book suggests; also it has two F4s, but the right hand one should clearly have been F5. As a result, two of the brass rivets preventing the wire cutting into the wood were damaged too.Tune it C4-E5 and save yourself some woes. Or better yet, do t buy it
Terri
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2024
Bought this for my partner who wanted to learn the welsh harp, but they are a bit big to take camping, so got her this instead. She is over the moon with it and has learned it very quickly and makes so wonderful sounds with it.
Mary Benton
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
At first, I wasn't impressed. It arrived with a broken string out of the box and no instructions on how to replace it, though there were replacement strings included. However, I was able to replace it and then began the tuning process. Some reviewers have said that it is impossible to tune. That is not true. It is a challenge at first but that it to be expected with an instrument arriving through the mail or a delivery service like Amazon's. The first few days, I tuned it at least twice a day and now I tune it every couple of days or so and the adjustments are minor. It is much like tuning a harp except perhaps a bit fussier because the strings are shorter.Thus far, I am finding it easy to learn but am only playing one-handed for now. The sound seems good to my less-than-perfect-pitch ears and I can readily sound out simple songs or read music. My one little complaint is that the strings are not marked as they are with a regular harp but I saw a video that suggested marking C and F with markers. It has worked pretty well and this makes it easier to see where to place one's fingers if suddenly lost.In the end, I decided on 5 stars. It's a nice little instrument for a reasonable price. Often instruments like this are shown being played by children. It is not a toy and a younger child is not going to have a chance when it comes to tuning the instrument. With the aid of a patient adult, however, a musically inclined child might enjoy it but it is fine enough for adults.
Krystriana Clark
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2022
I have always wanted to learn to play an instrument and I have been eying this for some time. Finally I ordered it. A lyre is nice if you want something to plink on or just casually play. Kinda like a thumb piano. When I got it I discovered that I wanted to go beyond just plinking, so I returned it and purchased a baby Aklot harp instead. This lyre is a great instrument. As some have said, it is hard to tune. My suggestion on tuning is to take it slow and turn very slowly with the tuning key. A little turn goes a long way on this lyre.
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