Intro to 'zithers lutes and lyres.

This publication will be for the purpose of sharing my interest in crafting strange musical instruments, which for want of better descriptions I call variously "zither", "lute" or "lyre".

There might be a few ring-ins, as I've also made some simple-system flutes, and a hammered dulcimer.

I'm not an expert, just a backyard wood-butcher who has found, in my advancing years, a very interesting hobby.

If I sometimes wax philosophical as to why I do this, or the importance of not losing the skills that our ancestors used to make these interesting instruments, I apologise. You don't have to read all those boring bits.

I'll post some photos for you to look at instead.