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Author: Simon
Date: 2000-09-21 03:18
I have a 5 year old son who is very interested in playing the clarinet. Every time I pick up my clarinet to play he wants to play as well. Eventhough he is 5 he can pick up my clarinet and blow a note. I have bought him a recorder which he plays, however he is interested in the real thing. I have been reading about the Lyons clarinet and also a clarinet which is made here in Australia (I think) kinder clari. Is it advisable to buy him one of these given his age. Any information is appreciated.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-09-21 22:16
Simon,
There's some information buried here about the Lyons clarinet (and Graham Lyons is a sponsor of the site). If you search for Lyon or Lyons you should come up with some info.
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Author: Nate Zeien
Date: 2000-09-21 23:39
Simon, I have heard of the Kinder clarinet. It is a student model plastic Eb clarinet. As far as the quality goes, I am not sure how good it is. I have read that it is specially designed for easier playing, to suit younger players. It is also reasonably priced. There arises a problem in school bands, though - Bb is generally preferred, if not required. If you can afford it, you could start him on efer, and then, when he's ready, move him on to Bb. Good luck. -- Nate Zeien
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-09-21 23:41
Nate Zeien wrote:
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If you can afford it, you could start him on efer, and then, when he's ready, move him on to Bb
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Personally I wouldn't do that - the Eb is a harder instrument to control.
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Author: Willie
Date: 2000-09-22 04:28
Some of the German made C clarinets are good for small hands and a lot easier to play than the Effer. The Lyons should be the same size but with a simpler key system.
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Author: Lynne
Date: 2000-09-24 00:38
I don't want to offend anyone, but I've had experience of the Lyons C clarinet & I really don't like them. (Sorry Mark, I know he's a sponser of this site, so perhaps I shouldn't say anymore........) My advice would be to wait & get an ordinary Bb instrument when your son is big enough. I regularly turn down pupils if I think they're not big enough to cope with the instrument.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-09-24 00:47
Lynne wrote:
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> I don't want to offend anyone, but I've had experience
> of the Lyons C clarinet & I really don't like them. (Sorry
> Mark, I know he's a sponser of this site, so perhaps I
> shouldn't say anymore........)
No problem. Not everyone likes them - but enough do so that he keeps making them.
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