Stagg WS-CR215S starter kit

General

The WS-CR215S is an excellent cornet to learn to play and suitable for all ages. It is an entry-level Bb cornet, but make no mistake; all the features you need are there. The instrument comes complete with mouthpiece and soft case.

WS-CR215S Bb Cornet

Novice wind players will be able to play this cornet for years to come. The instrument has a thumb saddle on the first pump as well as a finger ring on the third pump so that you can fine-tune certain notes that naturally sound a little too high on any cornet or trumpet. On the tuning tube you will find a water valve with cork that allows you to let the built-up condensation out of the instrument. With a 125 mm bell and an 11.5 mm bore, this cornet is excellent for beginners. A relatively small bore like this makes it easier for the true beginner to be able to produce a stable tone. The cornet has a so-called 'Shepherd's Crook'; this refers to the way the tube runs from the valve body towards the bell. Cornets with a 'Shepherd's Crook' are common in English Brass Bands.

Mouthpiece and soft case

Stagg supplies the instrument complete with mouthpiece and soft case, so all you really need to arrange is a registration with the music school or association to develop your skills. Later, when you have built up a few years of experience, you may want to switch to a more expensive model with a larger bore, for example.