Seikilos Epitaph (The Oldest Complete Tune) - Lyre Harp Cover & Tutorial

Seikilos Epitaph is the earliest surviving music composition, written in ancient Greek in the 1st or 2nd century CE. Isn't it amazing we're playing a tune 2000 years old?

I made 2 versions. The first one's just the melody. The second adds simple accompaniments.

Tuning: G, A, B, C D E F G A B C' D' E' F' G' A'
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[RavynUnderscoreArtYT]

I've seen multiple people in the comment secotion on this channel ask "can you play this song on a seven string lyre?" The answer is yes. (I will be posting this comment on every video so everyone can see it)

I had the same problem so I tuned my lyre to be E F G A B C D so I'd be able to play *almost* any song on this channel. The only problem in tuning the lyre this way is that you can't play 2 of the same notes on the lyre on higher cords

Example: (G G') When that happens just play the singular G note

if it looks like this: G G' -Just play the G note twice

It works but you may have to occasionally tune the cords for certain songs that are higher or lower pitched of your song. This way works (for most songs)and I know because I learned a few songs already

[liaspooked]

This song is the reason i got into lyres in the first place. I find it absolutely enchanting, and I encourage everyone to look up the lyrcis! They are so pretty

[azathoth]

I am so glad that the oldest known composition is something this ethereal and beautiful.

[BabyCricket-Bug]

Version 2 sits well with my soul. Beautiful!

[εειαα]

Hi! Just wanted to say hello. I got a lyre recently (yesterday lol) and I've been absolutely loving your videos. Thanks for the awesome tutorials! :)

[ephiuhravenus]

While you live, shine,
Have no grief at all;
Life exists only for a short while,
And Time demands its toll.” are the lyrics to this beautiful piece. Also, this is from an epitaph engraved on a grave stone, from Seiklos to his wife. I find this so sweet

[kelc-]

Awesome video. When I play this tune on the lyre harp, I often picture my fingers climbing up and down a short flight of stairs, intentionally skipping different steps with each ascent and descent.

[zangmaster]

While you live, shine
have no grief at all
life exists only for a short while
and Time demands his due.

[milmallow]

This is truly amazing! Thank you for introducing me to that beatiful song!

[beautifulbandit]

Yay! I'm so happy you did this one!! Thank You :)

[sfiabong]

Thank you so much I got just got my lyre recently. I'm a beginner and I'm teaching myself how to play. The first thing I wanted learn was the Seikilos Epitaph. So thank you thank you thank you thank you infinity

[KienPhucang]

One or two days before, I am thinking about playing this song. And Today, I find it, how magnificent!!!

[vickyvictoria]

Well today I learned what the oldest composition is lol It sounds good too. This’ll be fun to learn thanks for another amazing video :)

[ravenmikula]

Love historical stuff be awesome if you could do a bit more

[jinxenosaga]

I bought lyre harp yesterday and thanks to you i'm able to play a little bit already. Can you do Pachebel's Canon, please? I love that song and always dreamed about playing it

[kaytielang]

Could I request Dreamy Night by Lilypichu? I just got a lyre recently and I love how easy your tutorials are to follow!

[__fox_tail]

Hello, I was wondering if it was possible to do a tutorial for the song, fall of the magister if possible, thank you <3

[anaweber]

Idk if the song would work or not but in the future could you maybe do J’s lullaby (darlin I’d wait for you)?

[qvintvs_rex]

Hey, you mind if I use this as a sample for non-commercial purposes?

[shahirali]

Very interesting. But didn't ancient Greece use a different tuning system?