Lyre Foundations: Complete Course Booklet Paperback – November 7, 2025

In creating this booklet and accompanying lesson videos, it is my intention to offer resources and guidance to educate your mind, your hands, and your ears; education which can be developed and built upon as you grow in your musical capacity with the lyre. While playing music is about much more than technical knowledge and skill, learning the fundamentals is a necessary step to gain mastery and true freedom in one's playing and creativity. Though the heart may be full of wonder and curiosity, touched by the beauty of the lyre and its musical capacity, we must also educate our minds and our bodies to be able to fully participate in such beauty; a participation which involves both receptivity and gift in a posture of humility and gratitude.I hope this booklet is a great aid to you and that it serves as a friendly companion to accompany you on your journey,Please note that the course is primarily intended for those playing a 16 or 19 string diatonic lyre. While some lessons are applicable for any musician and differing lyre structures, this is not the primary audience for whom the course is designed.CONTENT INCLUDED1) Part 1: Lyre Specific ContentLyre Structure, Setup and Posture, Plucking Technique, Dexterity and Strength Exercises, Exercises for Two-Handed Coordination, Dynamic and Expressive Playing2) Part 2: Music Theory ContentIntroduction to Basic Music Theory, Improvisation and Composition, Transposing and Arranging Music3) Part 3: Compositions for Beginner PlayersTo access free tutorial videos, designed to accompany this booklet, please visit:https://www.youtube.com/@enfoldedheartmusicTo view a more comprehensive preview, including inside pages, please visit:https://www.patreon.com/posts/lyre-foundations-143060678?source=storefrontOther formats available:Digital: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lyre-foundations-143060678?source=storefrontSpiral Bound: https://www.lulu.com/shop/catherine-guilbeau/lyre-foundations/paperback/product-q6j56dq.html?q=lyre+foundations&page=1&pageSize=4To purchase an audio version of the book, specifically recorded for those with visual impairments, please see this product: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155787127?pr=true&forSale=true Read more