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Author: jan
Date: 2001-07-31 17:55
ive been reading about the lyons c clarinet. i have a 7 yr.old student on the small side and i think this would be perfect for her. has anyone else tried one or have an opinion on it? But, mainly what i would like to know is where i can get one in the US?
thanks
Jan
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Author: Nelson Heggen
Date: 2001-07-31 21:19
Jan:
Although I haven't actually used mine very much (in favor of much heavier "grown-up" clarinets), I would recommend the Lyons highly to a young beginner. It is much lighter than standard clarinets; is all in one piece, so assembly is not a concern; and being in C makes it more practical/versatile than the Eb Kinderclarinets that are the closest alternative. It actually has a nice tone to my ears, and is virtually indestructible. On the downside, it is limited in alternate fingerings and by having a fixed mouthpiece, so your child will probably outgrow it in a few years. But then you'll now better what to do for the long term. As I recall, I had to order mine from the manufacturer overseas, and have heard of no U.S. distributor yet. Good luck,
Nelson H.
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