August 14, 2019
Learn how to tune a clarinet by warming the instrument, playing a few notes, and adjusting the barrel. When you’re learning how to play the clarinet, it’s important to make sure your instrument is perfectly in tune. A clarinet that’s out of tune can sound harsh and unpleasant. This makes playing difficult and can ruin […]
July 24, 2019
The Clarinet – A Classic Woodwind Instrument The clarinet family is one of the largest of all musical instruments, comprised of 14 instruments with a similar form. The most familiar clarinet is the Bb Soprano Clarinet – this is typically where student clarinetists start. Within the clarinet family, you’ll find the piccolo clarinet on the […]
June 8, 2019
Filed and Unfiled Reeds Explained Reeds are used in many woodwind instruments, including the clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon. In reed instruments, the sounds or vibrations are made when air is blown across a thin piece of material called a reed. The reed vibrates, making the sound, which is then amplified by the air in the […]
April 11, 2019
While it’s easy to make a sound on a clarinet, it takes the right mix of skill and equipment to truly learn how to play the clarinet the right way. The sound you want might vary a little bit depending on the type of music you’re playing, but there are tips you can apply across […]
April 5, 2019
As a responsible clarinet player, you’re probably already aware how important learning how to clean the clarinet is. When you’re finished playing your clarinet and are ready to store it in its case, there are a few steps you should take to ensure it’s clean and ready for storage. Not only does learning how to […]
October 26, 2018
A double is an additional instrument you might want to, or need to play. Standard doubles for a saxophonist might include flute, clarinet, piccolo, bass clarinet or any other instrument in the woodwind family. My first double was the clarinet. When I began high school I found many saxophone players playing clarinet. The majority of them had started […]
July 24, 2017
If you’re an aspiring musician, one of the most important lessons that you must learn is that proper care and maintenance of your instrument will help you maintain consistent sound quality and save money in the long run. If the instrument you’re learning to play is the clarinet, it’s good to know how to keep […]
April 18, 2017
The first and most important step to finding your ideal setup is selecting a good mouthpiece. The selection process will be different for every player for several reasons. Firstly, everyone has their own concept of sound. Secondly, every person’s physical makeup is unique, with different jaw and teeth structure, size and shape of mouth and […]
April 8, 2017
Young clarinetists often begin their instrumental music study with a plastic student clarinet, such as the Buffet Crampon Prodige. As a student grows in ability and musical maturity, however, the need for a wood clarinet arises. Advancing to a wood clarinet presents many, many options for the consumer and it can be confusing as to […]
February 19, 2017
So, you’ve been playing the clarinet for a while and want to start experimenting with its sound? Since a clarinet’s ligature affects how the reed vibrates, most clarinetists match their ligature to the type of music they’re playing. If you’re in the market for a new clarinet ligature, consider the type of clarinet you have, […]
