The Lyre Handbook

The Lyre Handbook
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 24
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ISBN-10 : 1466270527
ISBN-13 : 9781466270527
Rating : 4/5 (527 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Lyre Handbook by : Mary Savelli

Download or read book The Lyre Handbook written by Mary Savelli and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-09-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Anglo-Saxon lyre was once used to accompany poetry throughout England. Unfortunately, it faded from favor after the harp gained popularity in the 9th and 10th centuries. Few records were left about its construction and playing techniques. The Lyre Handbook combines information from a variety of sources to help the musician or historian who is new to the lyre. It includes instructions for constructing a basic lyre and two methods of playing are taught with drills and simple songs. This booklet also contains a bibliography that can help you with further research. With this booklet, you can be one of the people rediscovering the lyre.


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