Harp Lyra 8-string fully functional

Harp Lyre

The term "harp lyra" doesn't refer to a specific historical instrument, but rather seems to be a fusion of two distinct instruments:

• The Lyre: Originating in ancient Mesopotamia (around 2500 BCE) and later adopted by the Greeks and Romans, the lyre was a U-shaped stringed instrument often associated with Apollo, the god of music. It had a wooden soundbox and gut strings, played either by plucking or with a plectrum.
• The Harp: One of the oldest stringed instruments, with origins in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Ireland. Harps evolved separately from lyres and typically had a triangular frame, with strings that could be played by plucking with fingers.

A "harp lyra" likely refers to a modern hybrid instrument inspired by both the lyre’s open frame design and the harp’s tuning and resonance. These designs are often used in folk and neo-classical music today.

DIY Harp Lyre-Inspired Instrument Assembly Guide

Materials Needed:

• 2x sets of ukulele strings
• 8x M4 x 10mm screws
• 16x M4 nuts
• 16x M4 washers

Assembly Instructions:

1. Prepare the Strings:
   • Tie a knot at one end of each string.
   • Insert the black piece onto the flat orange piece.
2. Thread the Strings:
   • Pass the strings through the bottom holes.
   • Arrange them in the following order from left to right: 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 (according to string thickness).
3. Attach to the Tuning Screws:

   • Tie a knot around each screw approximately 10mm above the hole (refer to the provided picture for guidance).

     

4. Secure the Strings:
   • Screw a nut onto the opposite side of the flat orange piece.
   • These nuts will be used to tune the instrument by adjusting string tension.
   • After that cut the remaining parts of the strings.
5. Final Assembly:
   • Glue the two orange parts together to complete the build.

Your instrument is now ready! Adjust the tension of each string to achieve the desired sound.