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Η Λύρα, το αρχαιότερο τοξωτό όργανο
Η λύρα είναι μουσικό όργανο Ευρωπαικής και όχι Ανατολικής προέλευσης όπως πολλοί θεωρούν και πρωτοεμφανίστηκε στο Βυζάντιο. Είναι αχλαδόσχημη, εκτός της Ποντιακής λύρας (κεμεντζές) που είναι φιαλόσχημη. Τα βασικά μέρη της είναι το σκάφος, το καπάκι και η γλώσσα και … Read More »
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The Cretan Lyra
The cretan lyra belongs to the bowed string instruments category. Its shape is pear like and has three strings with a tuning of A at 440Hz, D and G. Material wise the craftsmen use old woods ussualy from mulbery, maple, … Read More »
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Cretan music and the lyra
One of the oldest references to music comes to us through the Greek mythology. It takes place on the island of Crete and according to the myth Rea, the mother of Zeus was desperately trying to protect him from being eaten … Read More »
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Crete, history and heritage
Crete – Geography Our favorite lyra can only be found on a single island. So we thought to give you an overview of lyra’s birthplace. Crete is the biggest and most populated island of Greece and the 5th biggest island in … Read More »
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The Lyragreek is finally here
Dear all, LyraGreek is here. The first website worldwide to bring to you authentic lessons of cretan lyra. With our amazing instructor we will give you everything you need to excel in this wonderful instrument! So don’t loose time, sign … Read More »
