Is it suitable for a 3rd grader (9 year old) learning clarinet for the first time. If not, any recommendations such as Yamaha or Buffet for him?
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This Jupiteris a very nice clarinet, brand recommended by many music teachers. Yamaha and Buffet would be quite a bit more expensive.
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This has worked great for my daughter who is in 5th grade. Very easy to handle. My daughter isn't continuing to play next year and we are going to sell it. She only has used it for about 6 months, twice a week for for thirty minutes. It looks brand new. Let me know if you are interested before we list it.
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We bought this clarinet for a 4th grader almost a year ago and she started playing it when she was 9. We have been happy with the instrument so far. The only real change we have made as she progressed is to move to slightly thicker reeds.
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Yes, the Jupiter clarinet is perfect for all age ranges. I started playing the clarinet for my 6th grade middle school band, and it was durable and high quality. It is also a lot cheaper than a Yamaha, but I cannot really tell the difference between a Yamaha and this clarinet. Also, being very small for my age, I still was comfortable reaching all the keys and I think your nine year old will be comfortable playing too. I wish your nine year old luck in his clarinet playing journey! Sincerely, Idan Kantor Yes, the Jupiter clarinet is perfect for all age ranges. I started playing the clarinet for my 6th grade middle school band, and it was durable and high quality. It is also a lot cheaper than a Yamaha, but I cannot really tell the difference between a Yamaha and this clarinet. Also, being very small for my age, I still was comfortable reaching all the keys and I think your nine year old will be comfortable playing too. I wish your nine year old luck in his clarinet playing journey! Sincerely, Idan Kantor
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Absolutely! It's perfect because it has the warranty for entire time the child is in school. :)
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Yes, my petite 10-year-old daughter never played a woodwind and has progressed well. She can reach all but a few keys. I first rented an older Jupiter model but realized I could save money by buying. I bought a demo model from Jim's and it was like new. I like the quality and that's the brand the music store rents, so it must have quality and durability.
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Yes, our daughter was 11 when we bought the Jupiter clarinet for her-it was actually a step up from a cheaper clarinet we purchased through her school. If your child shows a continued interest in concert band as they get older--you'll likely want to get him a better quality clarinet-i.e.--wooden Buffet or Yamaha.
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Most band teachers don't like it however my daughter lives hers. It's a good starter instrument. As the years goes by, you will need to upgrade to something better. My daughter is in the 8th grade and has had this particular clarinet for over a year. I know that when she go to high school, I'll have to get her a much better and expensive one.
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Atackmen* and no i wouldnt its really for 3rd or 4th graders just starting i would reccommend a stx proton power with a maverik wonderboy u should order off lacrossemonkey.com or lax.com for best results
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Hello Douglas, Thanks for the email through amazon in regards to the Leblanc Bliss Bb Clarinets. As you know, there are two generations of the Bliss clarinet. The LB210 is the first generation which has been discontinued (this is the model that we have for sale). The L210 is the second generation that is the current model being offered from Conn-Selmer (not discontinued). The first generation (LB210) was made in partnership between Conn-Selmer (Leblanc), Julian Bliss, and Morrie Backun. The second generation does not involve Morrie Backun. Many of the features are still the same, but a few things have changed from the first generation (Bliss ringless barrel and bell, crow's foot and left hand adjustment screws). Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks Douglas! Mike Kolb, Sales Rep. Taylor Music
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My 9 year old son (The owner of the recorder) was able to learn to play by searching for tutorials on Youtube. Once you know where the notes are...then ure good.
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A b flat clarinet!(: I've had this case since my eighth grade year, I am now a sophomore. I've dropped it so many times, but there has not been a single scratch on it or my clarinet! I love this case! Hope your daughter enjoys it! I love music!(:
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I personally have not done an in depth comparison. I assumed that since pearl is a popular brand name, I should go with it. I would have chosen Yamaha if the price was right and I could see that it had the actual snare drum. The fact that my kid is happy with it and it has everything he needs for his class was all I needed. Again, it was mostly a good name for a good price with me.
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My son is in middle school and we got him a clarinet off ebay. It came with a terrible case from the 70's so I bought him this case to replace it. He loves it. The clarinet is protected and it is lightweight.
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As an adult with a musical background, I have not used the Yamaha Education Suite. However, I would highly recommend the Yamaha YPG-535 keyboard as a beginner's tool (if the student will stick with it, as it is a little costly). There are many features to help a beginner learn such as the built in metronome, the play along features, and the recording option. Best wishes to you in your final decision.
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Ronnie, this is a good beginner set for younger children. Even though your son just starting to play the drums, at fourteen he's going to need something a bit sturdier I suppose and something close to the real thing, as in sound and pitch.
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Hello, I can't answer this, as I haven't tried the Yamaha 730 Series before buying. I juts came online and read some reviews, of a product that fit my budget and was a smaller instrument that had easy delivery. I'd suggest going to a local music store to try out the yamaha, and this ovation if they have it. Most larger cities will have a store that offers a pretty good selection. Good luck.
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The sound is very good. As it has so many options - piano, trumpets, glass (!) - volume control etc. and I'm not an audio expert or musician it is a little difficult to answer but I find it very pleasing to listen to both kids playing and the preset music. It does have a good quality sound to it and is NOT tinny or cheesey!
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It's an individual choice. Any mid to high end harmonica is fine, but I would avoid cheap harmonicas at all costs. I also do not recommend wood combs (the Hohner blues harps) for a beginner. They are more difficult to use, especially for bending. Go with plastic combs, at least in the beginning.
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My daughter uses hers for 7th grade band. The first one, we returned because it was very out of tune. The replacement was great! We did have to get different reeds, as the ones that came with were unplayable.
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i purchased pearl pl900c for my son when he started because of the price...his school uses Yamaha...his teacher said the quality of the compared sets is about equal the pearl set I purchased included the case,stand,snare drum,practice pad, and bell set this is his second year using it
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Yes its excellent for an 8 year old. I bought it for my daughter and although she was 11 she was also a beginner. Her band teacher said it was perfect. So yes its good for an 8 year old.
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If the 11 year old was 5 feet tall or more I would go a step up to a "junior" set. I think Yamaha makes one. They are more expensive. While the quirky of the Gammon is good for a children's set it is really for the 4-10 year old. Hope this helps