Klarinet Archive - Posting 000013.txt from 2006/07

From: Arthur Acheson <arthur.acheson@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Need some advice on teaching an 8-year-old.
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2006 14:11:25 -0400

I have some reservations about teaching an 8 year old the clarinet
but if it is a genuine enthusiasm on her part and the few physical
problems can be overcome, the enthusiasm at this age can overcome
most other problems. I have used the Lyons instrument and the Vito in
these instances. I think the Vito has the smallest RH3 vent and this
can solve the problem of coverage for small fingers. This vent on the
Yamaha is particularly large, a pity as it is a fine instrument.
Arthur Acheson
On 1 Jul 2006, at 18:25, Karl Krelove wrote:

I simply suggest the possibility that she could learn more music on a
cello and that staying with it and switching later may be in her
better musical interest. Again, the father's interest in switching
now and the girl's feelings toward the cello are, I think, important
ingredients in the decision.

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