This introductory section presents the basic principles of harmonic technique on the Ancient Greek seven-stringed Lyre. It explains the position of the hands, the production of octave harmonics, and the coordination required between the fingers and the plectrum. Students are encouraged to practice slowly, count an additional measure before each exercise, and study all exercises using both plectrum and fingers while maintaining the standard tuning of the lyre: A-Bb-C-D-E-F-G.

In this section, you will practice the fundamental harmonic techniques of the seven-stringed lyre through progressive exercises focused on coordination, precision, and resonance. By combining the movements of both hands, you will develop clarity of sound, rhythmic stability, and greater control over harmonic production using both the plectrum and the fingers.

In this section, you will develop greater rhythmic control and musical expression through progressively faster and more complex compositions for the seven-stringed lyre. Working with eighth-note movement, chords, harmonics, dynamics, and more advanced rhythmic structures, you will strengthen coordination, precision, and expressive awareness. After establishing the fundamental techniques of harmonic production, you will begin using harmonics not merely as decorative effects, but as a natural extension of the instrument itself – expanding its musical range and expressive possibilities while allowing for richer and more sophisticated performance.

In this section, you will apply the techniques and musical elements developed throughout the course through a selected repertoire for the seven-stringed lyre. The material combines rhythm, expression, harmonics, and Lyrodies practice into complete musical performances.

By completing the Basic Level, you will have developed greater technical control, rhythmic precision, and expressive awareness on the Ancient Greek seven-stringed Lyre. You will also have taken your first substantial steps into the practice of Lyrodies, combining voice and lyre in coordinated musical performance. The next level expands these foundations further through more advanced repertoire, refined technique, increased musical independence, and a deeper exploration of the expressive possibilities of the lyre.