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Nuvo ClarineoDescription
The NUVO Clarinéo is a clarinet in the key of C and is ideal for young starters ages 4 to 12 years. It is much lighter and smaller than a Bb clarinet which means the finger stretches are shorter and the tone holes smaller. This takes away a lot of the physical challenges of the Bb clarinet while encouraging kids to practice more and develop the skills and enthusiasm they will need when they are ready to step up. It can give a child up to three years head start on learning the clarinet. Since the fingering is the same, the transition to Bb clarinet is quick and easy when they are ready.
The Clarinéo has a rich, mellow tone just like a traditional clarinet and can play 3½ octaves fully chromatic. That’s enough for Mozarts’ Clarinet Concerto!
There is lots of music and learning materials on WindStars and the Clarinéo is particularly suitable for classroom ensembles playing alongside the jFlute and jSAX.
The Clarinéo kit comes with two NUVO synthetic reeds as well as a cane reed. As with all NUVO reed instruments standard Eb clarinet reeds will work. You may also want to try the synthetic reed by Légère which fits all Nuvo instruments.
The instrument is easy and inexpensive to maintain as well as being 100% washable in warm soapy water. This makes them ideal in school programs where children might be sharing instruments.
Product Highlights:
Ideal for young starters ages 4-12 years
Seamless transition to standard Bb Clarinet
Shorter finger stretches and smaller tone holes
Adjustable thumb rest
Durable Nuvo plastic reeds for beginners
Easy-action ligature
In the key of C and fully chromatic
Plays 3.5 octaves
Download the Fingering Chart here
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Nuvo DoodDescription
The NUVO Dood is a brand new concept for single reed music education. A natural next step for a child playing the recorder, the Dood is a great way to introduce single-reed skills at an early age. With it’s mellow clarinet-like sound, the Dood makes a great addition to any recorder ensemble.
The Dood has recorder-like fingering with a simple yet durable key system that helps small fingers to cover the holes. The instrument is in the key of C and is fully chromatic over one octave with extra notes in the second register. There are 100’s of tunes you can play with the Dood and you can find many familiar and new ones in WindStars.
The Dood uses the same mouthpiece and reed system as the Clarinéo. Two NUVO resin reeds a fingering chart and a case are included. Fully waterproof so can be washed frequently with warm soapy water. You may also want to try the synthetic reed by Légère which fits all NUVO instruments. Product Highlights Introduce single-reed skills at an early age Silicone keys to help small fingers Standard recorder fingering, Clarinet-like sound Adjustable thumb rest Durable Nuvo plastic reeds for beginners Easy-action ligature In the key of C and fully chromatic Plays over one octave.
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Nuvo jFluteDescription
The jFlute is the perfect first flute choice for ages 4 to 10. It plays fully chromatically with standard flute fingering down to low D. It can be easily upgraded with our jFlute Upgrade Kit. which includes a straight head joint and C foot joint. The jFlute comes with the patented Firstnote lip plate as well as the standard lip plate.
During early 2019 we upgraded the Nuvo flute to include a number of exciting improvements. This includes improving the feel and performance of the springs as well as the addition of silicone touch pads for the keys. This gives a comfortable feel under the fingers and avoids any possible nickel allergy problems.
We also improved the jFlute head joint by replacing the curved head with the new innovative “donut” head joint. The “donut” is a neat solution that still shortens the reach while keeping the embouchure hole in line with the keys. This helps young starters to keep the flute balanced while also making it much easier to set up the flute for each lesson. You will be surprised and thrilled by the resonant tone from the “donut”.
The new jFlute 2.0 also includes key extensions to help small fingers and a brand new case which is smaller and easier to carry for the young flautist!
Product Highlights
The perfect “first flute” choice for ages 4-10 years
Innovative “Donut” head joint
Firstnote Lip Plate helps student get started
Standard lip plate to learn real flute embouchure
Standard flute fingerings plays down to D
Upgradable to Student Flute when ready (optional kit)
Silicone soft-touch keys
Offset G with key extensions to help small hands
Lightweight but durable protective case with carry strap
Available in 4 color options
Download the jFlute Fingering Chart
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Nuvo jHornDescription
The jHorn provides the opportunity to learn important “brass” skills from as young as 4 years old. With a full, resonant tone and standard brass fingerings, it is also a lot of fun to play for the brass enthusiast who wants a lightweight, low cost, durable instrument to play on the go.
The jHorn is tuned in Bb and plays the same register as the tenor trombone, euphonium and baritone horn. It comes with our unique multi-cup mouthpiece to enable experimentation with low, middle or high brass embouchures. You may also try standard trumpet, tenor horn and narrow bore trombone mouthpieces.
The patented rotary face-valve technology provides a solution that looks and feels like piston valves but needs little to no maintenance apart from an occasional wash down with warm soapy water.
The jHorn can also be tuned in concert pitch (C-tubes included). This means that it can easily blend into Elementary/Junior school music programs such as WindStars. The WindStars program is a pre-band class curriculum that incorporates the jHorn along with the jSax, jFlute and Clarinéo. For more information visit the WindStars page.
Product Highlights
- Learn important brass skills as early as age 4
- Standard brass fingering
- Plays the same register as the tenor trombone, euphonium and baritone horn
- Multi-cup mouthpiece to explore low, middle and high brass technique
- Patented rotary face-valve technology ensures little to no maintenance
- In the key of Bb with C-tubes included for easy conversion to concert pitch
- Plays 3 octaves
Download the jHorn Leaflet Here
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Nuvo jSaxDescription
The jSax follows traditional saxophone fingering patterns and enables kids to develop sax embouchure and playing skills at an early age. It has a surprising mellow sax sound and is a lot of fun to play even for an accomplished amateur sax player.
The jSax is pitched in C like all other NUVO instruments so it can play along with all WindStars music. It has a fully chromatic range from middle C to G in the next octave. For beginners with small fingers there is a set of plugs (training wheels!) which can be used to help seal the tone holes in the early days of learning.
The jSax is lightweight and super-durable and is 100% waterproof making it very suitable for the classroom as well as a fun travel instrument.
The jSax uses the standard Nuvo resin reeds with a 1½ and 2 provided with the kit. It can also use an Eb clarinet cane reed and some soprano sax mouthpieces will also fit. You may also want to try the synthetic reed by Légère which fits all Nuvo instruments.
The jSax comes with a durable blow-molded case, carry strap and fingering chart.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enables kids to develop sax embouchure
- Traditional saxophone fingering
- Training wheels seal tone holes for small fingers
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Durable Nuvo plastic reeds for beginners
- In the key of C and fully chromatic
- Plays from Middle C to G in the next octave
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Nuvo Recorder +Description
The Nuvo Recorder+ is a soprano recorder that is easier and more fun to play than a traditional recorder.
It has a unique silicone key system which allows for larger tone holes resulting in less squeaking than a traditional recorder and a warm, mellow tone. The key system enables beginners to progress more quickly and gain confidence in their musical journey. The Recorder+ has standard recorder fingering so any recorder method book or media can be used. It plays 2 octaves and is fully chromatic in Baroque or German fingering.
The Recorder+ is 100% waterproof so it can be easily cleaned in hot, soapy water and comes with a hard plastic case and fingering chart. It has an adjustable thumb rest and removable rings (at the bottom) which can be used as a rewards system which students have to “earn” back. The Recorder+ is available in 7 fun color options including black or white with blue, green, or pink accents.
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Nuvo TootDescription
The NUVO Toot is the sister instrument of the Dood. For a child ready to progress from the recorder, this is the perfect next step to ultimately playing the flute.
The set includes the NUVO Firstnote lip plate which can be used in the early lessons while the student is learning posture, fingering and playing simple tunes. When ready, the Firstnote can be replaced by the regular lip plate which is also included.
The Toot and Dood together can bring a whole new sound to the recorder ensemble and give younger children the chance to learn important woodwind skills at an early age. See WindStars for lots of music that can be played by the Toot and Dood. Product Highlights Next step from recorder before playing the flute Firstnote Lip Plate helps student get started Standard lip plate to learn real flute embouchure Silicone keys to help small fingers In the key of C and fully chromatic Plays over 1.5 octaves.
Price: $29.99In Stock