Unleash Your Inner Bard: A Deep Dive into Lyres and Musical Instruments in Genshin Impact
Have you ever wanted to serenade Teyvat? Genshin Impact allows you to do just that. This game features musical instruments, especially the elegant Lyre. Let’s explore everything about lyres and other instruments in this world.
Lyre Lineup: Meet the Instruments
Genshin Impact offers several types of lyres for your enjoyment. Here’s a look at the main ones:
- Windsong Lyre: The starting instrument, great for new musicians.
- Vintage Lyre: A more advanced lyre found in Sumeru’s woods.
- Holy Lyre der Himmel: The legendary lyre linked to the Anemo Archon.
Windsong Lyre: Your First Strum
Want the Windsong Lyre? It’s easier than beating a Ruin Guard! During the Windblume Festival, get it for 280 Festive Tour Tickets after finishing all “Ballads of Breeze” challenges on Normal Mode. Event exclusives can be fun!
If you missed the event, don’t worry! Visit Mondstadt and find Marjorie, the souvenir shop owner. Talk to her and choose “I’d like to get some special souvenirs.” This opens her “Special Shop.” Among her items, you’ll find the Windsong Lyre for 150,000 Mora. A worthwhile investment!
After buying your Lyre, using it is simple. Just equip it like any other gadget. To play, press ‘Z’ and unleash your musical talent using your keyboard or mouse. It’s intuitive, even if your real-life skills are questionable.
Vintage Lyre: Aranara’s Gift
Exploring Sumeru’s rich areas? Listen closely to the sounds! The Vintage Lyre rewards your efforts in the World Quest “The World of Aranara,” a part of the Aranyaka questline (Part II – Dream Nursery). Helping the Aranara yields sweet rewards.
Holy Lyre der Himmel: The Archon’s Instrument (Sort Of)
The Holy Lyre der Himmel is closely linked to Venti, the Anemo Archon. You might think he always strums it, but that’s not true! Venti does not carry this sacred instrument.
After a specific Archon Quest, it returns to Barbara at the Church. Yet, Venti can’t help but use his powers. He casts an illusion spell to “repair” it. But in classic Venti style, he hints this fix is not permanent. A bit mischievous!
Beyond Lyres: A Symphony of Instruments
Teyvat has more than just lyres! If strings aren’t for you, explore these percussion and wind instruments:
- Arataki’s Great and Glorious Drum
- Djembe Drum
- Festive Drum
- Floral Zither
- Nightwind Horn
- Ukulele
And let’s not forget The Flute, often seen as a sword but named after a musical instrument. Typical Genshin logic!
The Arataki’s Great and Glorious Drum is special too, obtained during “The Almighty Arataki Great and Glorious Drumalong Festival Event.” Keep an eye on musical events – Hoyoverse loves to celebrate music!
Lyre Mechanics: How to Make Music
Got your lyre? Making music is simple. Press ‘Z’ to show the instrument interface. Use your keyboard or mouse to play notes. The lyre produces notes from C3 to B5. Forget about sharps and flats – in Genshin, it’s all about natural notes.
A Strum Through History: Lyre Lore
Lyres aren’t unique to Genshin. These stringed instruments have deep roots in our world, back to ancient Sumerian culture around 2500 BCE. Music has echoed through history!
What about Venti’s own lyre? He doesn’t carry the Holy Lyre der Himmel but uses a wooden lyre known as “Der Frühling.” Notably, it’s created using his fake Anemo Vision! Convenient instrument storage indeed.
Harmonious Companions: Related Genshin Items
Music connects to more than just instruments in Genshin:
- Serenitea Pot: Picture performing a concert in your realm! The Serenitea Pot has the ideal stage for musical talents.
- Wings of Transient Dreams: Fly with style using these Wind Gliders from concert codes or the Resounding Melodies bundle, combining music with airborne exploration.
- Archon Quest Prologue: Act III – “Song of the Dragon and Freedom”: Even the main story features musical quests with epic symphonic titles.
Easy to Learn, Fun to Master
Concerned about needing musical skill to play the lyre? Relax! It’s very easy to learn, even if you’ve never played music before. Genshin’s lyre is designed for fun, allowing anyone to be a minstrel in Teyvat.
Venti’s True Instrument: A Wind Construct
One last detail on Venti and music. His true instrument differs from the lyres seen. His divine instrument is primarily a wind construct. The lyre he creates with his Vision is a magical creation, not an object he carries. So when you see Venti strumming, know it’s Anemo magic in musical form!
