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Author: Fritz Saenger, Jr.
Date: 2001-10-23 15:59
I occasionally do some playing along with a lap dolcimer. As most of the music for this instrument is written in the key of D, it means transposing to E, or playing in the bass clef with my A clarinet. Neither of these things I do well!
Finding a C clarinet at a reasonable price has proven difficult. I've come across the Lyons C Clarinet as a possible low cost alternative. Its made in the UK, and apparently must be purchased directly from them.
Does anyone know this instrument? I know it is designed for beginners, and has a simplified key mechanism, but would it be a good casual C instrument?
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Author: Dan
Date: 2001-10-24 01:38
Fritz, click on the very bottom of this page where it says "older messages". Go down 17 posts to the one titled"Info on Lyon C clarinet". This is an email I received personally from the company and wanted to share it with everyone. Good luck. Dan
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-10-24 14:15
If you want something that a small child can learn to play on, then you might want a Lyons--but, if you're wanting something you can use for performance or serious music, stick to a real C clarinet.
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Author: Peter
Date: 2001-10-24 19:36
As a matter of fact, if you want something a child can learn on, there is something called a "Kinder Clarinet," on page 30 of the Spring/Summer 2001 WW&BW catalog, and it's a standard Eb clarinet.
It has all the respective keys, based on the Bohem system, and sells for a price equivalent to the Lyon's C. I would venture to say it would be a better purchase, as fingerings are more in line with a standard Bb the child will probably play eventually.
Not to mention that service is standard and available in the U.S. Besides, I think the Lyon's C is flimsy in comparison.
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