tpter1

My experience has been that there are 2 kinds of beginners: those who buzz a G and those who buzz a C. Let them begin on what sounds and feels comfortable for them. Trying to get kids who can only get low C to come out causes pinching and forcing; trying to get kids who can only get a G to match a C only causes frustration. Work from where the kids are and build on what they can do. Encourage them to make good sounds and be consistent on whichever note speaks for them. Get the G kids to work down to C and the C kids to work up to G. After that, you can work all together on getting up to A, B and 3rd space C. (Although I've had at least one beginner who pops out 3rd space C or higher immediately...a sign of pinching).

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