ANCIENT SUMERIAN LYRE MUSIC

The oldest music notation, on a tablet from Ugarit, ca. 1400 B. C. has been translated and arranged and recorded by Prof. Anne. Kilmer in "Sounds from Silence," available on our store page. An enclosed 24 page informational booklet explains the details of research in this fascinating subect.

Demo CD, "Seven Modes for an Ancient Lyre" by Janet Smith plays examples of music in all seven lyre tunings, using sampled lyre strings.

Also available on the store page, along with other items, "Seven Modes for an Ancient Lyre" CD. Examples of music in all seven lyre tunings are played, using sampled lyre strings with accompanying harp, flute, percussion, etc. Two different arrangements of the "Hurrian Cult Song from Ancient Ugarit ca1400 B.C." are included. Other pieces based on very old near eastern melodies.

Left: Front view of The Great Bull-Headed Lapis Lazuli Lyre from Ur, courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania Museum.