All the music here is played on the Lyons C Clarinet and has been composed, arranged or improvised by Graham Lyons.

The links below are to audio files in mp3 format (If you connect to the internet through a 56K modem it may take a few minutes to download them to your computer.) You are welcome to make as many copies of these examples of the Lyons C Clarinet in action as you like, or e-mail them to friends.

When the Saints Go Marching In
(53 seconds)
Accompanied by a rhythm section.
The melody first, then improvisation by a second Lyons C Clarinet

Improvisation - 1
(53seconds)
Jazz, medium-tempo swing style. Changes key frequently.

Improvisation - 2
(49 seconds)
Slow blues. Starts with notes in the lower range of the Lyons C Clarinet.

Improvisation 3
(29 seconds)
Free 'no style' playing

Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
(17seconds)
First variation from the Theme and Variations movement.
Hear the Lyons C Clarinet playing standard clarinet repertoire.

Shenandoah
(26 seconds)
Well-known folk song played in the medium high register.

A Spaniard in Yorkshire
(47 seconds)
A dramatic piece, specially written to show off the capabilities of the Lyons C Clarinet

Demonstration scales and arpeggios
(25 seconds)

Andante Semplice
(34 seconds)

HandelGavotte
(26 seconds)

Snip in C
(12 seconds)