Auris Children’sMy Little Lyre Lyre – 7 String

This children’s pentatonic lyre is a beautiful musical string instrument that produces a clear, bright and calming sound. With seven strings it is an ideal introduction to playing a musical instrument for children, and with its short strings it can be tuned extremely high. This amazing quality allows the un-born child and premature babies to hear this instrument as the high tuning corresponds better with the hearing frequencies of their very little inner ear – with research suggesting that music can play an important role in emotional and intellectual development later on . This traditional musical instrument is made from European Maple wood and includes a tuning key and an instruction sheet containing hints and tricks on using your lyre.

This lyre is designed to be played in two different positions, thanks to its shell-like shape with large central opening – hold it resting in your lap with the left hand and played with the right, or it can be held in the lap resting between the knees and played with both hands, like a traditional harp. An instrument much loved in ancient Celtic cultures and Waldorf Steiner schools for its harmonious and therapeutic qualities. This lyre has the 7 note strings in pentatonic scale D, E, G, A, B, D, E, made from European Maple wood to give a full, warm, heavenly sound. Use it to create a calming atmosphere during storytelling and plays. The pentatonic scale is based on 5 notes, which can be played in any combination and still produce a harmonious melody and is a perfect introduction to music as it takes away the frustration of wrong notes and inharmonious sounds. These beautiful musical instruments make a wonderful gift that will become a treasured heirloom enjoyed by generations of children.

Measures: Size: 30 x 20 x 4 cm.

Sensory play: sound, rhythm and beat – supports children’s early cognitive development and encourages movement, coordination, language and creative expression.

Auris have been making traditional musical instruments in Sweden for over forty years, the name coming from the Latin ‘belonging to the ear’. With true tone and acoustics, these top-notch musical instruments are perfect for school music therapy, family music sessions and professional use, inspiring musical creativity, movement and dance. Sustainably made from European hardwoods and employing people with learning disabilities in the manufacturing process, using skilled traditional and modern carpentry techniques.