How to Play Cretan Lyra - Episode Two

🎻 Episode 2: Tuning the Cretan Lyra & First Exercises Before we play, we tune. In this episode, we walk through the standard tuning of the Cretan Lyra — Λα – Ρε – Σολ (A – D – G) — from top string to bottom. You'll learn: How to correctly tune your lyra by ear or with a tuner The relationship between strings and what to listen for A few beginner exercises to build control, precision, and bow confidence These first steps lay the groundwork for every melody that follows. Grab your lyra, tighten your bow, and let’s get started!