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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." |
So you chose the clarinet ... now what?
Obtaining an instrument.
You have THREE options: 1) You can rent a school instrument for a donation of $50 for maintenance and repair or 2) You can rent an instrument from a third party or 3) You can purchase an instrument. (Please seek a recommendation from Ms. B before purchasing.) |
What supplies do you need?
* Reeds * Swab * Cork grease * Music Stand * Metronome/Metronome App. |
HERE'S SOME IMPORTANT STUFF:
Clarinet EMBOUCHURE QUICK TIPSClick here to understand more about using the
correct clarinet embouchure. |
Clarinet EMBOUCHURE NO NO'SConstricting and bunching the muscles in the chin and pushing upward to support the the mouthpiece.
Do not puff your cheeks out when you play. Extreme pulling from the corners of the mouth causing a tight pinched tone. This concept is sometimes identified as the 'emphasized smile' position which is supposed to keep the chin flat. When overdone, sometimes a "hissing of air" is emitted comes form the corners of the mouth because the muscles cannot sustain the tension.. Rolling the lip not far enough or too far over the bottom teeth. --> Rolling the lip too far causes the tone to sound dull, and in the upper register, unsupported and shrill. --> Too little lip on the teeth - including a rolled wrinkled position - emits a very bright and edgy sound. --> Both of these positions will eventually cause the lip to be sore and/or cut on the inside. Insufficient support from the right thumb in holding and supporting the instrument firmly against the top teeth. Holding the instrument at too wide of an angle thereby causing the lower lip to rest too close to the tip of the reed. Squidworth is wrong!!! Neglecting to place the top teeth on the mouthpiece. Your upper teeth should grip the mouthpiece firmly so that the clarinet stays in place, but don't bite down any harder than you have to. Do not push the clarinet too heavily into your bottom lip. Remember that the embouchure exists to provide a supportive and consistent pathway between your body and the clarinet. It should not change dramatically when you go over a break into a different register or when you play a difficult passage. Click the above link to learn about the most common Clarinet Embouchure No No's!
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Disclaimer: These videos are shared between all clarinets. In fact, if you learn the clarinet then you can play the bass clarinet, the alto clarinet, the Eb clarinet, the A Clarinet, and etc.!
Clarinet lesson 1Opening the Case & Naming the Parts
CLARINET LESSON 3
The First Three Notes
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clarinet lesson 2.1Assembling the Mouthpiece, Barrel, and Reed
CLARINET LESSON 4
The 5-Note Scale (C D E F G)
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clarinet lesson 2.2How to make a sound!
(embouchure, band face, and first sound) CLARINET LESSON 5
How to Play High Notes on Clarinet in Two Easy Steps! (Part 1)
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