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How to Play Cretan Lyra - Episode Six Touto To Mina

🎻 Episode 6: Τούτο το Μήνα – A Traditional Cretan Love Song In this episode of The Cretan Odyssey Project, we learn to play the timeless melody “Τούτο το Μήνα” (Touto to Mina) — one of the most cherished and poetic traditional songs of Crete. 🌿 “Touto to Mina”, meaning “This Month”, is a lyrical expression of seasonal longing, love, and the rhythms of rural life. Often sung at village feasts and accompanied by the lyra and laouto, it carries the essence of Cretan storytelling through its gentle melody and heartfelt verses. 🎶 In this lesson, we cover: The main melody of the song, played on the Cretan Lyra Tips for achieving the smooth, flowing bowing style it’s known for The historical and cultural context of the lyrics How to bring out its emotional phrasing and dynamics Whether you’re learning for performance or personal connection, this song is a must-know in the Cretan repertoire — simple, elegant, and full of soul.