Clarinet Resources

Alright Clarinet players.  Now that you have a clarinet and are blowing air into it.   It is important that you know clean and take care of it.  Please check out the video below for some tips.

Daily Cleaning Tips

Monthly Cleaning Tips

A clean clarinet that works properly is crucial to having FUN in band.  Make sure you clean it so it doesn't break down on you.  Now that you have a working clarinet let's get into making a great sound!

Embouchre

Tone

Tonguing is one of the most important fundamentals that must be learned by young musicians of all instruments.  We run into many different obstacles and there is never one way that a student will learn.  So check out these great videos and make sure that you are using your tongue correctly. If you can't tell, I will be doing some tongue checks in class and make sure that you are using your tongue correctly.

David Etheridge

Joel Levy

Your horn in clean and your tone and tongue are in working order.  Now you just need to know what a clarinet is supposed to sound like and then you will be well on your way to clarinet greatness like recent Glenwood All-Staters Emily Vang and Henry Jacob! Check out the pros below for some great examples of what you can do on a clarinet.

Benny Goodman

Sharon Cam

Evan Christopher

Once you get into 7th grade we typically move a few motivated students toward the bass clarinet.  We also have a contra-bass clarinet at the HS and if you fit the bill can have the opportunity to honk on that gigantic clarinet.  So keep practicing and you will keep all options on the table. Check out the video below. There are lots of clarinets out there and if you end up with no other hobbies in life you can start collecting rare and unusual clarinets to bide your time.

The Clarinet Family