Was the Ancient Lyre the GUITAR or APPALACHIAN DULCIMER of Antiquity?

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Published on February 2, 2020 5:32:16 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT1Qd5ZtTN4

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A brief demonstration of the 'block & strum' lyre playing technique, so clearly seen on almost every depiction of ancient Greek lyre & kithara players - which can result in my replica ancient Greek kithara (the large lyre of the professional musicians of ancient Greece)), sounding either like a guitar, or an Appalachian dulcimer!

For more information about the ancient Greek kithara of classical antiquity, please also see my website blog:

https://ancientlyre.com/the-kithara-of-ancient-greece-rome

Special thanks to Luthieros, for creating this skillful replica of the ancient Greek kithara featured in this video:

https://luthieros.com/product/cithara-of-the-golden-age-ancient-greek-cithara-9-strings-top-quality-handcrafted-musical-instrument/


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