How do you use a alto saxophone lyre?

Answer 1

On many trumpets, there is a place to put a lyre, and screw it on. This is usually on the

third valve slide, or leadpipe. If your Trumpet does not have one of these. You need a

flip folder that will clip to your bell, that doesn't require a lyre.

Answer 2

It depends on the trumpet. Some trumpets have a place to attach the lyre. You unscrew and remove the third valve ring and replace the ring with the lyre. If you have a trumpet that doesn't have a removable third ring, I've seen lyres that clamp to the body of the trumpet, but I don't recommend those unless you just have to, because they can scratch the finish.

Answer 3

On student model alto saxophones the lyre can usually be inserted on the left side of the horn near the spot were you join the neck piece and body. Not all of the lyres fit all horns. Occasionally you will need to order one from your horns manufacturer.

Answer 4

you have to have a trumpet equipped with the correct mount for a straight lyre. it you don't have this then you will either have to bend the end of the lyre pin 90 degrees to fit in the third valve finger hook holder, have the right mount added or purchase a different lyre type.