Kinnor Lyre Project
Channel: GregMonroeVlog
Date: 2012-05-26

My latest project is a "Kennor" style Hebrew Lyre, the kind used in the Temple of Jerusalem during the Roman revolt period (Maccabees). It was played in accompaniment with the chanting of the Psalms. I am tuning it in the "Aharabba" mode, which was typical of the period. (D, E, F, G#, A, B, C, D, E, F).
I have not yet cut the string notches into the bridge or nut, so there is a bit of "twang" or buzz going on. This is a test fitting, and I will be removing all the strings and pegs to finish the instrument this weekend (hopefully).