Lyra for Windows is a music composition tool that may be used to write and play music. Windows version 3.1 is required; if you wish to play music, then some sort of Windows compatible music device is required (such as a Sound Blaster or MPU-401 and a MIDI synthesizer). Documentation is in the on-line help. This pre-release version is fully functional and is released as "shareware". For a registration fee of $20, you will receive a copy of the latest version or version 1.0 as soon as it is ready. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed. While future versions will support MIDI files, this one will work only with Lyra music files. Several are included in this ZIP file, and many more are available from various other sources. Lyra is copyright 1985-1993 by Lester Hands. MusicWare Hamlet Route 1261 Seaside, OR 97138 (503) 738-0119