"In my opinion, for a child starting the piano, it is even more crucial that they begin on a well functioning and decent sounding instrument." I will SECOND that! From my own personal experience: My first trumpet was a real "beater". The third valve had no cap on it and the valves were always sticky. From that I went to a mediocre Cornet. One day, while playing some duets with the First Trumpet Chair, (H.S.), I conned her into letting me play her New Selmer Paris Trumpet. I went from a mediocre trumpeter to a very good one, just by playing her horn!!! I've never forgotten that. From that, I try to encourage all parents to get the best instrument they can possibly get, even for beginning. They'll never regret it and it's always a good financial investment to buy quality. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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