Klarinet Archive - Posting 000187.txt from 1997/08

From: Robert and Deborah Shaw <theshaws@-----.net>
Subj: Re:Too Young?
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 13:45:29 -0400

Here is one thing to consider when deciding what age a student
should start an instrument: Lung development. Are your brothers lungs
developed enough for him to consistantly fill the clarinet up with air
and not develop bad habits doing so. I have started beginners at 9 and
10 and have recognized a huge difference in lung compacity in just one
year of development no matter how big the child is physically on the
outside.
Just my thoughts,

Deborah