Yes, as I say, though the keys are more-or-less equally spaced, the tangents are offset by quite a bit to make up the difference. I think its safe to say that this is a lyra and not a vielle, given the size of the wheel, the lack of a chien, and the spacing of the keys - also that it is played by Andrey Vinogradov, who plays lyra and rylia, somewhat narrows down the possibilities. Point of clarification, most Lyrniks and Kobzars were killed (murdered, exterminated) under orders of the Stalin government. "Died" just sounds to innocuous to describe what really happened.
Orest -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that a lyra ? I would say yes , it looks like the instruments used by russian and ukranian " lynikis " from old photos . May I remind you that most lirnikis died in the Stalin period . The instrument is also similar to the one in Boston fine arts museum that was labelled as french in 1995 , I do not know if the label has been changed . Do you notice that the tangents are in a very extreme position ? >From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [HG] Is this a Lyra ? >Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:00:57 GMT > >It looks like a Lyra. Vinogradov also plays Rylia, but that has a >different shape. I wonder whether this one is pentatonic? The keys are >spaced so far apart. They are not quite equal, the keys nearer to the >wheel are closer together, but also, the tangents are offset by quite a >bit. >Orest > >-- "Graham Whyte" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Just listen to this > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DX08nQows0 > >Its great sound and a great tune > >I don't think its an HG >I am pretty sure it's a Lyra > >It has EQUALLY SPACED KEYS !!! > _____________________________________________________________ Click to get the coolest ring tones on your phone, fast and easy http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3mmxTsB0CzAhoubwYNcDY8xtAx4qSqe1Hn8GDvgH3tygGrCc/
