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The M. Paula Survilla Collection of World Instruments

Celtic lyre (mini harp)

Celtic lyre (mini harp)

Our Celtic lyre is a small 12-string version, tuned starting with F (red strings are C). The harp is a part of Celtic-associated cultures, including Irish and Scottish. Fun fact: the Irish name for the harp is cláirseach.

photo of celtic lyre

Photo credit Roosebeck Baby Harp, Link.

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