Montreux Student Bb Cornet

Name: Montreux Student Bb Cornet
Brand: Montreux
SKU: SCR701
Price: 189.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

MontreuxSKU: SCR701

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£189.99

ex VAT: £158.32

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In stock

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The Montreux Student Bb Cornet is a first cornet built for young players: free-blowing with an easy response, valves designed to work well for smaller fingers, a rose brass leadpipe and 1st and 3rd valve slide finger rings for tuning on the move. The outfit includes a Bach-inspired mouthpiece, cleaning cloth and a backpack-strap carry case.

Who is this cornet for?

Children starting brass — the cornet is the classic first brass instrument because its compact shape holds the weight close to the body, making it much easier for small players than a trumpet of the same pitch. It is a mainstay of school brass teaching and training bands, and this model's easy response helps beginners find their first notes quickly. Read Why is the cornet the best instrument to learn? for the full case. Older starters comparing options can also consider the Montreux student Bb trumpet.

What's included?

Montreux student Bb cornet in lacquer finish
Bach-inspired mouthpiece
Cleaning cloth
Carry case with accessory pocket and adjustable backpack straps

Specification

Bb cornet — the standard beginner brass instrument
Rose brass leadpipe
Valves designed for smaller fingers, with easy action
1st and 3rd valve slide finger rings for tuning adjustment while playing
Lyre box for marching band music clips
Robust construction with good quality lacquer finish

Why do children start on the cornet rather than the trumpet?

The cornet's tubing is wrapped more tightly, so the instrument is shorter and its weight sits closer to the player — much easier for small arms to hold steady. It plays the same notes with the same fingering as a trumpet, so switching later is seamless.

What age can a child start the cornet?

Commonly around 7–9, once the front adult teeth are settled. The cornet is often the first instrument offered in school brass lessons and training bands for exactly this age group.

What are the finger rings on the slides for?

Certain low notes on any cornet play naturally sharp; the 1st and 3rd valve slide rings let the player nudge the tuning as they play. Learning this early builds habits that matter in bands and exams later.

What comes after a student cornet?

When a player reaches the middle grades, the Montreux Concert Series cornet — silver plated, with valve triggers — is the step-up within the same family.