The Quartzophone Crystal Lyre, Duo and Solo are beautiful crystalline instruments mounted on an acrylic base. They are designed to create a high range of harmonics filling your space with beautiful overtones. The result is a very relaxing, serene and meditative experience.
Who uses the Quartzophone instruments
Sound therapists, meditation centers, yoga practitioners and individuals use the harmonics of these instruments to create a tranquil environment. It is often used to compliment crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, gongs, percussion instruments and tools used in shamanic practices.
The Crystal Lyre is ergonomically designed, curved, lightweight and very easy to hold and play. It comes with two mallets and an acrylic display stand. The Lyre can also be laid on a flat surface allowing you to play with both mallets. It has eight tubes tuned in the 432hz scale, low c to high c. The Lyre also comes with a sturdy padded carrier.
The Crystal Duo is a two tube instrument both tuned to F# in the 442hz scale. The Crystal Solo is a single tube instrument also tuned to F#. The Duo and Solo come mounted on an acrylic base with one mallet. They are light weight and can be easily held while playing.
Shipping: The Crystal Lyre, Duo and Solo ship free within the continental US. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico is only $95. For a shipping quote outside of the US please contact us or add your Lyre, Duo or Solo to the cart, view the cart and click on add info next to "Shipping".
What is the difference between the Quartzohone Crystal Lyre and the Crystal Harp?
The Crystal Harp was the predecessor of the Crystal Lyre and is no longer in production. Over the years Gaudry Normand has modified the frame to be smaller, lighter and ergonomically easier to hold. The newest design is called the Quartzophone Crystal Lyre. The high range of harmonics created by both instruments are the same.
How to Play your Instrument
Be gentle when playing your instrument. Quartzophone instruments are powerful tools, a little goes a long way! There is no need to beat the instrument like a drum or play it at a volume higher than 75 dBA; intense vibrations can harm the instrument and loud sounds can harm one’s hearing! Start by tapping the tubes gently.
- Never hold a vibrating tube near your face or ears. Let the tones come to you or the person you are working with.
- Do not use the instrument if it is damaged in any way.
- Not intended for use by children, unless with adult supervision. Ever see a child bang on pots and pans?
Traveling with the Quartzophone Lyre
If you have ordered the Lyre, keep the box it was shipped in. If your instrument will be in your possession during your travels then you will be ok traveling with the padded carrier only. If you will be traveling by plane or giving the Lyre to someone else, use the box your instrument came in. The Lyre will not fit in the overhead bin of an airplane.
Traveling with the Quartzophone Duo and Solo
Keep the box and packing material your Duo or Solo was delivered in and use that when traveling with your instrument. The Duo and Solo will fit in an airplane's overhead bin.
Cleaning your Instrument
Clean the instrument with a soft, moist cloth.
Warranty
Your Quartzophone instrument is warranted to be free from any defects in materials and workmanship, for one year from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover tubes, strings, accessories, transport damage, accidents, normal wear-and-tear, abrasion, misuse, abuse or neglect, loss of use or other consequential damages. Any alteration voids this warranty. In case of a claim under warranty, Mine Cristal will supply you with parts and instructions. This warranty is limited and does not include any compensation for any loss arising. Our liability will not exceed the purchase price of the instrument.