The ten metal strings in the Roosebeck Lyre Harp set provide a very classical sound. The authentic tuning is derived from Judaic worship music, where the instrument was used to accompany the singing of the Chazzan, also known as a Cantor. This style of tuning uses the Chazzanut mode. Tuning and String Gauges 1:F5.0100.25Steel2:E5.0100.25Steel3:D5.0110.28Steel4:C5.0120.30Steel5:B4.0140.36Steel6:A4.0150.38Steel7:G#4.0150.38Steel8:F4.023w0.58Nickel9:E4.024w0.61Nickel10:D4.028w0.71Nickel