What brands shoud I look for in a beginner Clarinet?

My daughter is starting clarinet lessons next semester at school and I am looking at buying v/s renting. What brands should I look for and which should I steer away from? She is musically inclined (plays piano and has played the violin) but I would like to start with a beginner model and then move up in the future if necessary.

Also, what price range should I be looking at? I think it will cost around $30-$40 a month to rent so figure buying will be better long term.

Thanks for your help.

Left-T2009-02-03T10:56:36Z

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Hi

You can check out Armstrong, Buffet-Crampon are very good etc..

This is a very personal choice and not like a guitar or piano sort of. Here is a good link that will help you immensely to make up your mind.

http://www.clarinetzone.i12.com/clarinet_makers.htm

nikita2009-02-03T20:25:06Z

I think you should ask Aloha, the music expert...