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Giardinelli501LQ Bent Trumpet Lyre

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Giardinelli 501LQ Bent Trumpet Lyre
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Bent lyre for holding a flip folder or lyre card on a trumpet during marching or parade use. Basic hardware, low cost.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Marching band trumpet players needing hands-free music
  • Parade and field use where a stand is not practical
  • Spare to keep in a case or section supply box

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players wanting a seated concert stand alternative
  • Anyone needing a lyre for a different instrument
  • Full-size sheet music — this holds lyre-size cards only

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Giardinelli 501LQ Bent Trumpet Lyre construction detail

Detail 01

Bent design

The angle tilts the music toward your eyes while the horn stays in playing position, unlike a straight lyre.

Detail 02

Trumpet-specific fit

Sized for the trumpet lyre box or valve casing mount. Will not fit trombone, mellophone or sousaphone receivers.

Detail 03

Lyre-card sizing

Takes marching-size flip folders and cut-down music, not full sheets. Standard pages will flop or tear.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Flip folder and music cards are not included
  2. 02Check that your trumpet actually has a lyre receiver — not all do
  3. 03Thin metal bends under wind load; treat it as a wear part
Giardinelli 501LQ Bent Trumpet Lyre close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does this come with a flip folder?

No. The lyre is the metal holder only. You buy the flip folder and lyre-size music separately.

02Will it fit my trumpet?

It fits trumpets with a standard lyre receiver, usually a small socket near the valve casing or leadpipe. Check your horn for that socket first.

03What is the difference between a bent and a straight lyre?

A bent lyre angles the music up toward your face. A straight one holds it flat and further out, which is harder to read while marching.

04Can I use it on a cornet?

Only if the cornet has the same lyre receiver size and placement. Receivers vary between models, so match the socket before buying.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov