Kantele Flower of Life - 18 strings | Maple Wood

An eighteen-string kantele made of maple wood, decorated with the Flower of Life motif. It has a gentle, harmonious sound, and in pentatonic G tuning, it allows for a very natural, intuitive playing experience.

Pentatonic tuning is suitable for free improvisation, meditative melodies, relaxation, working with children, and vocal accompaniment. The kantele can also be retuned to a minor scale, for example by replacing the note B (H) with B flat (B).

Key Features

• 18 strings for a richer range than 12-string models
• Pentatonic G tuning: G A B D E g a b d e g a b d e g a b
• Possibility of retuning from major to minor character, for example by swapping B (H) for B flat (B)
• Maple wood with a Flower of Life motif
• Unique fine-tuning system for easy, fast, and precise tuning

How to Play the Kantele

You hold the kantele in your hands, place it on your lap or on a table, and play it with your fingers. You can pluck individual notes, gently strum across the strings, or sound multiple strings at once for a fuller, harmonic chord.

Thanks to the pentatonic tuning, the individual notes naturally harmonize with each other. Playing is therefore very accessible even without any musical training. You can freely improvise, play meditative melodies, accompany singing, or connect the instrument with other gentle instruments.

Specifications

• Instrument type: kantele
• Tuning: pentatonic G - G A B D E g a b d e g a b d e g a b
• Retuning options: to a minor character, for example by swapping B (H) for B flat (B)
• Number of strings: 18
• Length: approx. 58 cm
• Width: approx. 27 cm
• Height: approx. 8 cm including strings
• Weight: approx. 1.7 kg
• Material: maple wood
• Decoration: Flower of Life motif
• Fine-tuning: fine-tuning system
• In the package: kantele, tuning key

How to Choose a Kantele

The Kantele Flower of Life offers a wider range than 12-string models while maintaining the simplicity of pentatonic tuning. It is suitable if you want an intuitively playable instrument with a richer sound, wider range, and striking decoration.

If you prefer a smaller and lighter instrument, also check out the kantele LENA birch pentatonic or kantele LENA birch diatonic. For the fullest sound and highest number of strings, choose the kantele KA-8.

You can find audio samples right on this page. You can also listen to and try the kantele in person in our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou.

Why Choose the Flower of Life Kantele

This kantele combines simple intuitive playing, a richer range of eighteen strings, and decoration with the Flower of Life motif. It is suitable for meditation, relaxation, music therapy, working with children, vocal accompaniment, and home playing.

Thanks to the fine-tuning system, you can tune it easily, quickly, and accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Flower of Life?

The Flower of Life is a geometric symbol formed by a system of interconnected circles. In various cultures, it is associated with harmony, inner beauty, and interconnectedness. On this kantele, it primarily serves as an aesthetic and symbolic decoration on the soundboard.

Who is this kantele suitable for?

It is suitable for music therapists, music teachers, yoga and meditation instructors, working with children, and adults without musical training. Compared to 12-string models, it offers a wider range and more diverse playing options.

How does maple wood differ from birch?

Maple is a strong wood with a fine structure and can have a brighter, more carrying tone than birch. Birch tends to have a gentler and softer sound character. It is best to listen to audio samples of both types and choose according to your own ears.

Can I retune the kantele?

Yes. The pentatonic tuning can be changed into a minor character, for instance by replacing note B (H) with B flat (B). All you need for tuning is a chromatic tuner and a tuning key.

Can I try the kantele in person?

Yes. In our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou, you can listen to and try the kantele in person. We recommend contacting us in advance to arrange a visit.

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Kantele Flower of Life 18 strings | Healing Instruments

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Moon Lyre - 12 strings | Pentatonic Tuning

A twelve-string moon-shaped lyre with a soft, pleasant sound. Thanks to its shape, it is easy to hold in hands, on your lap, or during work with children. Pentatonic F tuning enables simple intuitive playing where individual notes naturally blend.

The moon lyre can also be retuned one whole step higher into pentatonic G tuning. Suitable for children and adults, home playing, music education, music therapy, relaxation, and gentle vocal accompaniment.

Key Features

• 12 strings in pentatonic F tuning
• Possibility of retuning one whole step higher to G tuning
• Possibility of retuning to minor scales
• Moon shape for comfortable holding in hands or on lap
• Easy intuitive playing without requiring musical training
• Suitable for children, adults, music therapy, music education, and home playing

How to Play the Moon Lyre

You can place the moon lyre on your lap, on a table, or hold it directly in your hands. It is played with fingers - by plucking individual notes, simple melodies, or sounding multiple strings at once.

Thanks to the pentatonic tuning, the notes naturally harmonize together, making playing very accessible even for beginners. You can use the lyre when working with children, for relaxation, gentle improvisation, singing, or as a gentle accompaniment to other instruments. It also captivates with its moon shape, which is pleasing to hold and look at.

Specifications

• Instrument type: moon-shaped lyre
• Number of strings: 12
• Tuning: pentatonic F - F G A C D f g a c d f g
• Retuning options: to pentatonic G - G A B D E g a b d e g a
• Possibility of retuning into minor scales
• Length: approx. 50 cm
• Width: 17.5 cm
• Suitable for: children and adults

How to Choose a Moon Lyre

The moon lyre is smaller and lighter than larger kanteles. Thanks to its crescent moon shape, it is easy to hold and is popular when working with children. It is ideal for music education, music therapy, home playing, relaxation, or as a gift for someone who wants a simple, beautiful-sounding and beautiful-looking string instrument.

If you are looking for a larger instrument with a classic shape, also check out the kantele LENA birch pentatonic or kantele LENA birch diatonic. For a richer sound and more strings, you can choose the kantele Flower of Life or kantele KA-8.

You can find audio samples right on this page. You can also listen to and try the lyre in person in our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou.

Why Choose the Moon Lyre

The moon lyre is a simple, easily portable string instrument for children and adults. The moon shape feels comfortable in hand, and the pentatonic tuning allows for natural playing without complex technique.

It is suitable for a first introduction to a string instrument, working with children, music therapy, gentle home playing, and relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions

For what age children is the moon lyre suitable?

The moon lyre is suitable approximately from school age. Younger children can use it as well, but rather with an adult's help. Thanks to its shape and size, it is easy to hold even for smaller hands.

Can the moon lyre be retuned?

Yes. By default, it is tuned pentatonically in F and can be retuned a whole step higher into pentatonic G tuning. All you need for retuning is a chromatic tuner and a tuning key. It can also be retuned into minor scales.

What is the difference between a moon lyre and a kantele?

The moon lyre has a moon shape, is narrow, light, and easy to hold in hands. It is especially suitable for children, easy carrying, and simple intuitive playing.

The kantele has a classic wider shape and, depending on the model, can have 12, 18, or 32 strings. Larger kanteles offer broader playing possibilities and a richer sound.

Is the moon lyre suitable for adults too?

Yes. Although popular with children, adults can play it too. It is suitable for relaxation, soft accompaniments, music therapy, voice work, and home playing.

Can I try the lyre in person?

Yes. In our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou, you can listen to and try the lyre in person. We recommend contacting us in advance to arrange a visit.