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SML Paris LYRE 517L

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Description

Essential Information About the Bent Lyre for Alto Saxophone

  • Optimized vision while marching: bent shape designed to keep the sheet music clearly visible during parades.
  • Simple and robust construction: efficient design for regular use in marching bands and parades.
  • Varnished brass: a material valued for its durability and good longevity.
  • Practical format: lightweight lyre that is quick to install for "ready to play" situations.

An Essential Accessory for Marching Bands and Processions

The lyre (or marching music stand) is a traditional accessory for street orchestras, drum and bugle corps, and concert bands. Its role is simple: to allow the musician to play while movingwhile keeping the sheet music aligned with their line of sight. This bent model fits this "field" logic: focusing on the essentials with a reliable solution, without complex adjustments.

For Whom and In What Contexts?

This lyre is intended for altosaxophonists who play with sheet music in mobile situations: parades, ceremonies, outdoor events, carnivals, processions, performances on stands or while moving. It suits both beginnersand experiencedplayers, as long as reading while walking is part of the practice (marching band, pop, street music, concert band repertoire).

Sound and Design

As a marching music stand, this lyre does not affect the sound of your saxophone. However, its design directly impacts comfort: the bent shapeimproves the reading angle and helps maintain a more natural posture during movement. The varnished brassprovides good rigidity and a clean finish, designed to withstand repeated handling (assembly, disassembly, transport).

Recommended Compatible Accessories

If you regularly play outdoors, a sheet music holder (music pouch) adapted to the lyre formatcan improve sheet retention and readability while marching. (Choose according to the sheet music format used by your ensemble.)

Technical Specifications

Miscellaneous

  • Category: Lyre
  • Type: Bent
  • Intended for: Alto saxophone
  • Material: Varnished brass
  • Quantity: 1
Brand reference number: ASM 517L

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Product received in perfect condition in its packaging. Very simple to use and very sturdy lyres, for marching. However, it's a pity that the rod is not longer because it places the sheet music too close to the eyes as it is currently, we have to extend the rod for alto saxophones.
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Posted on 07/08/2008
By David F.

perfect lyre for non-excessive use and hassle-free. And cheap for a tool like that
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Posted on 08/06/2023
By Mickaël Réto
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powerful fastening....the wind can blow!
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Posted on 16/01/2017
By Didier C.

Produit conforme à la description
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Posted on 31/07/2024
By Jean-Louis ROCHA DOMINGUEZ
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lyre pinched by storage wear, recovered after cleaning but it did not give a good impression
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Posted on 27/06/2023
By Sophie M
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Good quality product. Lyre associated with the notebook of the same brand works well. In my opinion, the rod is far too short. As a result, on the tenor (in the shape of the bell) I cannot read the bottom of the sheet music. Too bad
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Posted on 25/06/2022
By Loic L.

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