Purchased in 2022 from an online shop specializing in wooden toys and Steiner education-related products. Used a few times and then stored. Due to aging, there are some areas where the strings have rust. This can be easily fixed by replacing the strings. One string has already been replaced. The sound comes out clearly. Tuning pegs and a stand for the lyre are also included. Retail price: 66,000 yen (tax included) "Lyre" is the German word for "harp." It has its origins in the lyre of Apollo in Greek mythology, but it's a relatively new instrument, created about 80 years ago. The lyre is an instrument that produces a pleasant sound that resonates with the heart, and allows one to listen to the silence. Auris lyres are created with the aim of utilizing the bright and clear sound quality of the material (maple). For this purpose, the strings are relatively thick and tightly strung, allowing the vibrations to permeate and resonate throughout the instrument. The Auris Lyre Pentatonic is a fundamental type that can be considered the origin of Auris. Manufacturer: AURIS / Sweden Size: W15.5 x L38cm Materials: Body: Maple, Pegs: Iron (surface plated with zinc, nickel-free), Strings: Iron, wire (center is iron, winding part center is copper) How to use: ・Sit up straight, place the lyre on your lap, and hold it. ・Use your fingers, from the index finger to the little finger of both hands, and do not use your thumbs. ・Pluck the strings towards you with the pads of your fingers, parallel to the strings. ・Play in a posture that embraces the instrument, allowing the sound to resonate within yourself and for others to hear. Scales: Pentatonic 7 notes: d', e', g', a', h', d", e" Precautions: ・Sebum can adhere to the strings, leading to corrosion. Always wipe them with a towel after playing. ・Regularly applying string oil to the strings will prevent rust. ・If the strings rust, remove the rust with a soft silver polishing cloth and apply string oil. Contents: Body x 1, Tuner x 1 Healing, piano, singing bowl Therapy, tuning fork, overtones, keyboard, Steiner, biodynamic Lyre, harp, Auris, glockenspiel