Chord Bars
Everything published on Viyolens under Chord Bars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Autoharps for the Money
There's no single best autoharp, only the right one for the music you want to make. Here's an honest tier-by-tier map of the market instead of a fake top-five list.
Common Autoharp Mistakes to Avoid
The autoharp is a forgiving instrument, but forgiving isn't foolproof. Here are the small, ordinary mistakes almost every owner makes, and the easy fixes for each.
Autoharp Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A full chord with no fretting hand in sight — the autoharp looks simple but hides genuinely clever mechanics. Here's how it works, where it came from, and the types you'll meet.
How to Set Up and Use Autoharp
A new autoharp deserves half an hour of unhurried attention before you play a note in earnest. Here's the proper step-by-step setup, start to finish.
Autoharp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Chromatic, diatonic, fifteen-bar, twenty-one-bar — buying your first autoharp means learning a new vocabulary fast. Here's the honest, step-by-step version.
Autoharp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The autoharp is one of the kindest instruments a nervous beginner can start on — you can make a full, correct chord in your first ten minutes. Here's how.