beginner's mum
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Hi all
I am looking for advice on purchasing an alto sax suitable for an enthusiastic 9 year old beginner. She has been wanting to learn for some time but was considered too young/small to start and so has played clarinet in the interim. She is still very keen and has proved herself to be both able and diligent.
We live near Maidenhead so the music teacher has recommended the Windcraft sold/made by Dawkes at £395 inc VAT. However, I was wondering how it compares to the Altona Solar from Umbrella Music which is substantially cheaper at £230 inc VAT.
We REALLY don't want to spend more that we have to but at the same time want to make sure it is a decent instrument to last her a few years at least. Is anyone familiar with either or even both instruments? Or do you have another suggestion altogether? We could at a push visit Umbrella Music but we know nothing whatsoever about saxaphones.
Any advice would be gratefully received!
I am looking for advice on purchasing an alto sax suitable for an enthusiastic 9 year old beginner. She has been wanting to learn for some time but was considered too young/small to start and so has played clarinet in the interim. She is still very keen and has proved herself to be both able and diligent.
We live near Maidenhead so the music teacher has recommended the Windcraft sold/made by Dawkes at £395 inc VAT. However, I was wondering how it compares to the Altona Solar from Umbrella Music which is substantially cheaper at £230 inc VAT.
We REALLY don't want to spend more that we have to but at the same time want to make sure it is a decent instrument to last her a few years at least. Is anyone familiar with either or even both instruments? Or do you have another suggestion altogether? We could at a push visit Umbrella Music but we know nothing whatsoever about saxaphones.
Any advice would be gratefully received!