Donner 7 String LYRE Review & Demo | Is it worth it?
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- Опубліковано 14 кві 2021
- Full review of the DONNER 7 string pentatonic lyre harp, showing its features and defects. A sound test comes at the end.
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Doesn’t sound bad in all reality. I bet an upgrade in strings would give the tone a bump in sound quality but otherwise not a bad setup…
I know my strings weren't the best for another lyre brand (no clue which one cause my mom bought it for me when I was 12 haha) and so I recently just bought some d'addario guitar strings to help them sound MUCH better haha! It was mainly the low strings that sounded too wonky for me but ye. It definitely helps upgrading mainly the strings! Besides that I rlly like this lyre. Also comes with a rlly cool bag, I need one of those cause mine is crap haha
5:56 that sounds like a drunk sailor playing a guzheng 😂
Yes it does!!!! 🤣
thank you so much for making this video now I know that its good to buy this
Omg the lyre in the video sounded amazing! I looked on Amazon of how much it costed and it's such a steal! (Hopefully) I'll buy it soon.
This was a great review! Thank you for going over everything even including the part with the backwards strap.. great eye for detail 😄
Thank you! :)
Excellent detailed vid TY
Another excellent video, thank you :)
Since I'm planning on trying out the lyre, I decided to subscribe to your channel because you have really good tips and reviews that will help me.
Awesome! Thank you! If you have any question about the lyre, feel free to leave me a comment. I'll share what I know. :)
It’s cute and portable :3
Also that pentatonic sounding good in any order thing is perfect since I’m incapable of music but always wanted to be able to improvise enough to pluck away while loitering around.
Yes, it's quite a cute instrument to own! In this video I just played a little but the pentatonic scale becomes even more amazing when you play it for longer.
Thank you! I just bought my son and I each one of these. I get them Thursday 🎵🎶🎼
You're welcome! I hope you will enjoy playing it!
Honestly this is a great review, thanks for making this video I build cigar box guitars and I have some inspiration for a New build.
I'm always amazed by people who make their own instruments. That's so cool!
Hi Samantha, Im looking for a lyre for my daughter for Christmas- this seems perfect! Thanks for the review and demo.
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful! :)
another awesome video with no extra filler and chattiness. much appreciated! i think this one helped me determine that a lyre with a lot of strings would probably be most useful to me due to the types of music i'd probably lean towards playing. (celtic/folk and classical). so it seems i'll be in for a 21 string maybe. NOW i have to figure out which lyres let you play with both hands...... the next mystery to unravel.
Thanks again for the appreciation! ❤️❤️❤️ I like videos to be to the point and that's how I make them. In my videos I usually play with one hand because I was holding down the lyre with the other. You can use both hands if you sit the lyre upright on your lap. Works on the little 7-string up to 21-string and more. :)
@@SamanthaonMars I wasn’t sure if all of the design styles of the lyres, such as on Amazon, allow for two-handed playing. I know a few of the strings are blocked by the instrument body. (thank you SO much for taking the time to answer! I so appreciate it.)
I just flip my lyre and teach my left hand to play the notes the right can't reach. Dont stress about strings being backwards etc. Remember Jimi Hendrix played his guitar upside down before he could afford a custom
Beautiful!!
Thanka for review🙏
sounds super beutifull!!! i love it
Excited to see you play with the 7 string lyre!
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Professional and informative, wonderful review.
Thank you!
Here I was looking at a $270 Lyre. This one is fare more affordable and the quality is great if this video is anything to go off of. 🙂
This is definitely a more affordable option. I'm glad my video could provide some insight for you. 😊
I'm scared of the bad reviews though. Did u buy it?
wish you will upload video tutorials using this 7strings lyre. i noticed all your video uploads used the 16strings lyre. tysm. 😊
Ah yes, my 7-string is mostly used for meditation now. I like just pluck the strings at random and not look. 🤣
Heh. So I just picked up this specific lyre and, as an absolute beginner, was trying to make sense of the two songs included. the stumped both me and my partner (who has not read sheet music in decades, but recalls a little) and we could not make heads or tails of them esp relative to the tuning listed in the pamphlet.. glad to see the confusion was justified.
So far nobody I know has figured that out, lol
The six-line music is tablature. Each line represents a string.
There are 7 strings, but the tablature has just 6 lines.
@@SamanthaonMars Didn't spot that... Still looks like tab though. Try playing it like that to see if it sounds right?
My Donner 7 String LYRE arrived this morning from Amazon. I unpacked it and checked it out and it is perfect. I have no ear for music so I just put it away til my Chromatic Tuner gets here in a few days. I have a nice tuner from a couple years ago, but recently moved and it's still in a box somewhere that I haven't unpacked yet.
Exciting! Once your tuner arrives, you'll be able to get your lyre in tune. I wish to get myself a good tuner too. I've only ever used mobile apps.
@@SamanthaonMars Tuners are dirt cheap and I think the better ones probably have microphones built in made specifically for the notes a stringed instrument makes. I mean more accurate than a smartphone.
Lyre: tHis Iz Me TuNeD uP RiGht...? :D omg i started laughing too 🤣 i didn't think i would since you mentioned it beforehand and how you kept laughing. but i couldn't help it HAHAAAA
😁 Somebody said the lyre sounded like a drunken sailor and I have to agree, haha!
The second song is tablature. The six lines correspond to the strings on the lyre.
What I don't understand is there are 7 strings on the lyre but only 6 lines. The numbers don't match up. It's been months and I still haven't figured it out, lol.
It’s probably for a different lyre., possibly the 7 stringed one.
@@joandonati2324 I have the 7-stringed lyre, the tabs had 6 strings. It's odd because Donner doesn't make 6-stringed lyres. The guitar has 6 strings, but the tabs don't seem like they're made for the guitar.
I’m curious now. That does sound odd.
It's valuable to me
Thanks!
Can you do a demo on a 10 string lyre please? Thanks
Hi! Welcome to my channel. Sorry, I don't own a 10 string lyre ☹. I only have 7 and 16 strings.
how do I get my Lyre to sound like that- I've used the recommended apps and still can't get it right
Could you please tell me more about the problem? I'm guessing the strings don't stay in tune well? New strings need time to settle down. Tune daily and give it a week and see if it gets better. =)
How is it tuned? Low to high? I love my 16 string and the pentatonic 7 would be great.
D4, E4, G4, A4, B4, D5, E5 is what the manufacturer recommends. This tuning has worked well for me.
@@SamanthaonMars yes that sounds good. I need to get a 7 string next. Love the pentatonic scale.
@@Iceland874 Love the pentatonic too. There are no wrong notes. I can literally close my eyes to play and it still sounds good.
You know how in standard music it's 5
Lines...and how there is a 6th note that is under the lines. So same thing for lyre
for some reason, the tuned version REALLY makes me think of traditional chinese music i've heard.
Perhaps that's because it's a lyre made in China and they used the pentatonic scale in traditional Chinese music? Just guessing!
@@SamanthaonMars that could be it! i’m not so skilled in all of the terminology of music, but I have a very decent ear. And I enjoy some traditional Chinese music. It was just very reminiscent. I think it’s so cool these can be tune for different styles of music like this.
What is that song your playing at 6:09
I was just randomly plucking the strings. LOL. The good thing about a pentatonic lyre is that there are no "wrong" notes.
Does Amazon still sell this model? Maybe im not looking right. I'll keep looking seems confusing tho maybe i should try a different model.
Can you play a chrono cross song ? I would love to hear one
Amazon still has this model. The link can be found in the description. However, this lyre is in the pentatonic scale, a scale of only 5 notes. It probably isn't suitable for a lot of modern songs including Chrono Cross. The better option is a diatonic lyre (a scale of 7 notes - do re mi fa so la si) with at least 16 strings.
Thank you I'll look in to those models chrono cross is the music I wanna learn. I'll start off easy though I'm sure they aren't beginner friendly for me. Thanks for talking to me
Does anyone know if you can play all songs with this, or will the 7 strings limit what you can play? I’m really new to playing any instrument so I don’t know these things hehe. Anyone who knows thank you it is a big help since it has always been my dream to play the lyre 😊
This is a "pentatonic" lyre which has a limited 5-note scale. Unless you want to play pentatonic music specifically (e.g. a lot of traditional music from different cultures are pentatonic), this may not be the lyre for you.
To play more songs, look for a "diatonic" lyre. Diatonic is "do re mi fa so la ti", or a scale made of just the white keys of a piano. The 16-string lyres I use on this channel are diatonic. There are 7-string diatonic lyres. You're correct in saying the number of strings limit what you can play. Some people have found workarounds by playing the same notes despite the octave.
And then there are "chromatic" lyres, which has both white & black keys of a piano. They have the best range to play lots of songs. These lyres tend to have 30+ strings, are bigger, and are more expensive. I have not delved into these so I can't comment on them.
Wow thank yo for replying so soon! I’ve been binging your videos, I think I’m going to get a 16 string lyre one day when I’m not tight on money 😊❤️
@@SamanthaonMars can you direct me to a 7 string diatonic lyre? I am intrigued
@@gregsullivan1095 Hi. A 7-string lyre has a small range and there aren't a lot of songs that can be played. If you'd like to play melodies, it's better to get one that is at least 16 strings. But if you want a lyre to play chords, then a 7-string diatonic is suited for the job. I haven't used any 7-string diatonic so I can't recommend any brands. You can take a look on Amazon or other marketplaces. Be sure to look at the reviews. If you can find unboxing or review videos on UA-cam, that's even better. Hope you can find the perfect lyre!
I wonder if we can play a complete melody with this instrument.
Depends on the melody. This is a pentatonic instrument so only pentatonic melodies.
Can you play harmonics on this lyre just as the greek lyre?
Yes but it sounds horrible, lol.
@@SamanthaonMars Ok, I just bought a soprano 22 string lute harp from Thomann, I think you should check it out. I was interested in a lyre harp but they sound like toys compared to a celtic harp.
@@Sannypowa Looks like a nice instrument!
Will you be uploading any tunes played with this lyre?
Hi Irene. I used this lyre for meditation by plucking its strings mindlessly. I have a curated list of songs for 7-string lyres on my website. In case UA-cam doesn't show this comment because of the link, I'll put the link in my next comment. Let me know if you can't see it. :)
A list of songs you can play on a 7-string lyre: learnlyreharp.com/songs-for-7-string-lyres/ . Hope it helps!
Thank you Samantha!
What do you recommend for a beginner,7 or 16 string
Hi. It depends on the type of music you want to play. 7 strings are suitable for historic music or strumming. I use my 7-string lyre only for meditation. If you want to play a wide variety of music, get 16 strings.
@@SamanthaonMars what if I want to play the songs king David played, 7 or 10?
@@Pravin_Yeshua_BTCI don't know about the songs that was played by King David. When I searched "king david lyre" on Google and several luthiers came up in the search results, the lyres were all 10-strings.
My mom got me this one for Christmas I really would love to play but I cannot find any video’s to learn for my Donner Lyre I would love to learn genshin impact song’s for my mom any video recommendations for this Lyre I really would love to play careless whisper for her and my dad :).
I feel you! There aren't a lot of small lyre videos. I only know "CHERRY" and "TapTheForwardAssist". Both play 7-string lyres and they have tutorials! Check out their channels:
ua-cam.com/channels/cBPXf89DlWC-GhI1FM-ZHw.html
ua-cam.com/channels/zQDojnn5cP13DrdJ7PLjCA.html
Careless Whispers requires at least 11 strings. I'm afraid it won't work with only 7. Usually I just play this lyre with my eyes closed for meditation. Besides that, I don't have song ideas. Sorry about that! 🥺 If you'd like to play a wide range of music, including Genshin songs, I'd recommend exchanging this lyre for a 16-string lyre.
@@SamanthaonMars I'm sorry i messed up it's actually a 10 string Lyre :'D
Plus my big brother doesn't know how to tone it sadly.
@@Sacayou I got you covered on tuning! Here's a video on how to do that: ua-cam.com/video/GkFsgHpadgg/v-deo.html . 10 is better than 7 when it comes to playing melodies. I still think it's a bit limiting compared to say 16 or 19 strings when it comes to a wide variety of music.
@@SamanthaonMars thank you so much hopefully me and my big brother don’t breaking another string :’D
Tienes una cansion con esa arpa ?
Sorry I don't. I use this harp for meditation. Usually, I play the strings at random. This harp is in pentatonic scale, so whatever notes played would sound harmonious.
@@SamanthaonMars ok
How much does it cost?
I'm not sure if prices differ by country. Right now, it shows up as under $60 usd for me. You can click the product link in my video description to find out the cost for you.
@@SamanthaonMars THANKS!
Im late
Not that late =)
where are you from cause I don’t recognize your accent
Oh, how come I missed your comment? Sorry for the late reply. I'm from Hong Kong
@@SamanthaonMars niceeee
Ok so I’m pretty stupid and stubborn- and uhm can you make a video on how to tune it if you didn’t already 🥲👉🏻👈🏻
I refuse to watch anyone other than you
How cute you are! Tuning is a video that I've been planning to do. Stay tuned =)
@@SamanthaonMars okii! Ty
What is that song your playing at 6:09
I was just randomly plucking the strings. LOL. The good thing about a pentatonic lyre is that there are no "wrong" notes.
@@SamanthaonMars did you make that up on the spot?? Because that was really good.
@@latinojohnson3146 Yes I did. Anyone can do it on a pentatonic instrument. Every combination would sound harmonious. =)