Made and designed in Ireland to very high standards, using mainly indigenous hardwoods. The Celtic Lyre is produced in modern workshops, situated in a beautiful 150 acre estate nestling in the Mourne Mountains. Each instrument is individually handcrafted and the spirit of the small dedicated workforce is firmly planted in each lyre. Click picture for sample sound (MP3) The Celtic "Soprano" Lyre has 35 strings and strung e-d" in the chromatic scale. The Soprano Lyre has a versatility which makes it suitable for concert or solo work, music therapy, hospice work, improvisation and playing traditional folk music.