Bent lyre — large, two levers (nickel)

• Lyre width: 85 mm (3¼ in. approx.)
• Stem length: 160 mm (6 in. approx.)
• Stem thickness: 3.9 mm
• Two sprung levers
• Nickel-plated finish
• Manufactured in Germany by RMB Riedl GmbH

The ‘lyre’ is a small sheet music holder used by brass band and marching band musicians to hold printed parts whilst ‘on the march’. Many brass instruments are equipped with a ‘lyre box’ with a tension screw to grip the lyre stem. For instruments without one, lyre boxes may be retrofitted (detachable or permanent) or a detachable lyre used (e.g. bell lyre). The stem may be bent to suit the player and most are a universal size to fit the majority of instruments.