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RE: When do you switch to intermediate?

Author: Fred
Date: 2000-01-29 23:02

I have mixed emotions about this issue. Some of the "beginner" instruments never should have been manufactured in the first place because they are so terrible. If your son is unfortunate enough to have one of these (they usually get sold to sincere but unsuspecting parents), looking for a used intermediate instrument in good shape makes sense. However, as others have stated, a good mouthpiece is the first thing to acquire as you need that for any horn to sound good.

My first clarinet was a real junker, and my parents were sold a bill of goods along with the clarinet. They thought they were getting something "better" than a Bundy. My Buffet R13 came later and made a tremendous difference in my progress. So I'd advise getting an instructor's opinion of your son's horn. A good beginner instrument is OK; a terrible one is not. One thing to remember . . . used intermediate instruments can be purchased quite inexpensively from individuals or on the internet. If you are now renting, you may be surprised how much money you can save by buying one.

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