{"product_id":"guide-playing-pentatonic-childrens-lyre","title":"A Guide to Playing the Pentatonic Children’s Lyre","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eA Lyre Guide For Parents \u0026amp; Early Childhood Teachers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"790\"\u003eA Guide to Playing the Pentatonic Children’s Lyre\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical, approachable introduction to the 7-string pentatonic children’s lyre, written for parents, caregivers, and early childhood teachers wishing to bring live music into daily rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eCreated for beginners, this thoughtfully structured booklet introduces musical notation gradually, alongside simple melodies, songs, and improvisational ideas. 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