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Composer's story

This site has been developed by Graham Lyons, one of the most successful composers of educational music in Britain. His music has been featured over one hundred times on the syllabuses of nationally accredited music exam boards and he is the inventor of the Lyons C Clarinet, sold internationally as the Clarineo.

Why 'Useful' Music?

It may seem odd to call music useful. Music is meant to stir the imagination; take you out of yourself. It's the stuff of dreams, surely?

But consider this: if you want to learn to play music you must use a musical instrument. An instrument, therefore a useful - well, an essential tool! And your choice of music is essential. If the music bores you, or is awkwardly written for the instrument, motivation to practise vanishes.

Not so here: All the music composed, arranged and selected for usefulmusic.com, at every level, has a melody you can appreciate and harmonies that do more than just accompany. Further, the pieces are expertly written to suit the instrument and the player's level. On this site,the music is selected to inspire the learner to want to play and so to practise and improve - truly useful music.

Original sheet music downloads

Expertly arranged for instruments

Solos, ensembles and studies at all levels and in a variety of styles. These compositions, arrangements and technical studies - exclusive to Useful Music - have helped over a million children and adult learners to progress and are now available online to sample, download and play.

Sheet music for ensembles

Do you play in a group, conduct ensembles, or are you looking for a group festival piece? Useful Music has a great selection of ensemble pieces for all sorts of instruments and levels.