The Lyon & Healy Prelude 40 is a 40-string lever harp that represents the storied American harp maker's entry into the student and advancing player market. With 40 strings spanning the full range commonly needed for lever harp repertoire, the Prelude offers significant musical versatility while maintaining a relatively compact footprint. The spruce soundboard and maple body produce a warm, resonant tone with good projection and a characteristic Lyon & Healy clarity that distinguishes it from many competitors. Loveland levers are installed on all strings, providing reliable sharping capability for key changes. The sound is full and rich enough for recital and church performance settings, with a dynamic range that rewards developing players who are refining their touch and expression. Build quality reflects Lyon & Healy's reputation, with careful construction, attractive finish options, and reliable hardware. This harp is ideal for advancing students who have outgrown smaller instruments, church and worship musicians, wedding harpists, and folk performers who need a reliable, full-range lever harp. The 40-string range accommodates virtually all standard lever harp repertoire. The Prelude does not include a full set of pedals, so repertoire written specifically for pedal harp may require arrangement adaptation, and the price is higher than many competing lever harps with similar specifications.

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A 40-string lever harp covering the full range of standard lever harp repertoire, with Loveland levers on all strings and the characteristic Lyon & Healy clarity and projection.