3 stringed Bowed Lyres/Jouhikko
Three string open armed Jouhikko/Bowed Lyre
These are made to order now through my etsy shop waiting time between 4-6 months usually depending on the time of year/workload, usually made of Spruce and Pine and either antique finished in light or dark oak. These come with a handmade painted Pine and plywood case, lined in padded Chenille fabric and a Beech or ash bow, Black horsehair as standard with White hair, Synthetic, and Violin strings available as a special order. prices from £750, click on pictures below for further information
etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thelyreshop
Instruments in natural hardwoods available as custom orders like this Cedar and Apple Jouhikko below,
Tuning on Soundcloud D# G# C# but more commonly tuned : (left to right)
f Bb d# with the central string the lowest pitch.
this is the same pitch as Pekko Käppi on his youtube tutor video here:
The standard tuning is half a step lower which you can also use
http://www2.siba.fi/jouhikko/viritys.html
http://www2.siba.fi/jouhikko/viritys.html
Hollowed out and carved Alder, birch, maple
Plans available Why not make your own! see Lyre cd, This is my current design in pdf format plans with information and more.
Or Purchase the Lyre making CD-
Pictures and more information to follow including Youtube videos.
I am now also offering carved Jouhikkos with partial hand holes as an option. please enquire for details
