Harmonics on the Lyre - 5 Secrets to Master the Technique

[@christophequenel7270]

Thank you for the lesson! Another funny way I found during my experiments in order to determine the harmonics is, if the other strings is exactly tuned, to do the #2 operations and, in the same time, observe when the other string which shares the same sympathetic vibration frequency resonate through the instrument. For exemple, when I searched the fifth on the G string, the D string vibrates at the moment i found the spot.😁The B string vibrates when the third's point of the G string is touched and so on... We can also do the opposite: you strum the D string while moving your finger on the G string until the latter starts to vibrate: the fifth's point is found! 🎶

[@SEIKILO]

Thanks for the great comment, Christophe! What you are saying is 100% true and a beautiful way to experiment with the harmonics. It is just a little bit complicated for most of the beginner lyre players. But, yes, by observing all these, you understand deeply how the physics behind the harmonics works!

[@davidtrapp2157]

Excellent lesson! I'm a harpist, but am going to acquire a lyre as another instrument. The lessons you teach work well not just for the lyre, but for the harp too.

[@SEIKILO]

Thanks for the comment, David, and glad to read that you are going to be a lyre player soon! Just a friendly reminder; look for a proper premium instrument, one that will help you make the best out of your lyre journey that will soon began. :) Lina is a much-beloved lyre tutor, and you can find her amazing work at the LyreAcademy.com! They will soon release their first masterclasses too, one of which will be focusing on the harmonics technique! What's more, in case you haven't already, subscribe here to stay tuned, as more videos like this premiere to our channel every week: kzbin.info/door/5mCqBulD2KzLugC1lEEedA

[@mascas16]

we need to remember that there are harmonics even below the half, not only above the half :), thanks for sharing!

[@SEIKILO]

Thank you so much for listening and commenting, Mascas! That is true; however, it is not that practical, as the lower and the closer you get to the bridge, the more muted the notes are, and greater precision is required! In case you haven’t already, subscribe here to stay tuned, as more videos like this premiere on our channel every week: kzbin.info

[@DoctorMikeReddy]

What is the technique of hitting the string?

[@SEIKILO]

The technique is called Harmonics and can unlock up to four notes per string on a lyre. You can find out more in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3PFpGyZpN2crKM (check Harmonics and Hroes techniques at 5:17 and 6:24, respectively)! More videos like this premiere on our channel every week, so subscribe here to stay tuned: kzbin.info

[@KatDenL]

Perfect!!!!

[@SEIKILO]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@Reikidreams911]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@SEIKILO]

You’re welcome 😊

[@maryfrance9783]

I have not been able to duplicate this on my dark Orpheus lyre from Luthieros. Do I have the wrong type of strings? Might the string length not be sufficient? I love your playing and lessons. I love my lyre, whether it can do this technique or not.

[@SEIKILO]

Thanks for the comment, Mary! Yes, it is absolutely feasible to play the harmonics on any LUTHIEROS lyre, no matter the length of the strings. Having a LUTHIEROS lyre means that you probably have sugar cane strings, or even better gut strings. Both of them are ideal for this technique. Are you a student at LyreAcademy.com? If yes, there are many lessons focusing on this technique, and recently a masterclass was announced specially designed for the harmonics technique: lyreacademy.com/master-the-harmonics-masterclass-m03/ What's more, if you are a student at LyreAcademy.com, then you can ask directly Lina Palera on the academy's Private Students Group on Facebook. She offers personalized feedback on a weekly basis!

[@daeseanboyd]

Is this only with certain lyres

[@SEIKILO]

Thanks for the comment, Daesean. :) Harmonics technique is a very gentle way to play with your lyre and can unlock the true potential of your instrument. It is far easier to play them if you are using a proper musical instrument with gut or sugarcane strings and with the same length of vibrating strings (i.e., the yoke and the bridge have to be parallel to each other).

[@Mindsi]

Prohands gripmaster, strong fingers😃

[@SEIKILO]

Indeed! But, actually, this is a lyre playing technique that anyone can master, and Lina shows that in the LyreAcademy masterclass on Harmonics at lyreacademy.com/masterclasses/