Description
Hanson chalumeau, the perfect introduction to music making. An instrument which sounds good, is easy to play, is affordable and kid proof!
The Hanson Chalumeau is different to other instruments. It is designed to be a musical beginning, leading to the pupil to move to another instrument equipped with enthusiasm for music and transferrable skills.
Learn a little well. By it’s nature the Chalumeau is limited to playing a small number of notes. It’s range is c’-d’’. Many players upon discovering this comment upon the limitations of the instrument, but for the purpose of teaching ‘basics’ it is perfect. Pupils learn to read and play just over an octave. Fingering is simple, there are no keys to press and nothing to go wrong. Emphasis is placed upon developing a good tone and strong embouchure.
Large finger holes. What? How can this work with little fingers? The holes on a Hanson Chalumeau are oval, not round like on other instruments and as such they sit across the body of the instrument more, which means that small fingers sit into rather than on top of the body of the instrument. Good finger placement is developed through a better feel of the body of the instrument. A pupil playing a Chalumeau develops a greater appreciation of the relationship between accurate finger placement and the producing a good note. Pupils moving to a diverse range of instruments such as clarinet, flute, sax, cornet, trumpet, violin or guitar all experience a benefit from developing a foundation skill.
Indestructible. The Hanson Chalumeau is the most durable instrument you are ever likely to come across and will last for years and years without any maintenance. When passing the instrument from one year group to another just wash it out in warm soapy water and it’s ready to go. It takes a standard Bb clarinet mouthpiece, reed and ligature (all included). In normal use the Hanson Chalumeau is indestructible and it comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Whats is the outfit? A Hanson Chalumeau, mouthpiece, ligature, cap, reed and music bag. A class pack includes 33 outfits, scheme of work either by download or on usb pen drive including accompaniment recordings.
Available in the keys of C or Bb to match with other music making initiatives.
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