Everything you need to know about playing the clarinet from getting an instrument all the way through playing a simple melody and beyond.

If there is anything I can do to help make your clarinet journey more enjoyable let me know in the comments!


0:00 Let's Learn Clarinet
1:37 EQUIPMENT
1:50 Clarinet
4:37 Reeds
6:45 Mouthpieces
9:17 Miscellaneous Equipment
11:08 ASSEMBLY
12:23 How to Use Cork Grease
13:17 Putting it Together (Watch the Bridge Key)
17:16 Putting on the Reed
21:58 MAKING A SOUND
22:11 How to Play Clarinet Triangle
22:44 Air
25:30 Air Direction/Tongue Position
27:49 Other Air Variables
28:14 Embouchure
30:53 Making a Sound on the Mouthpiece
35:04 Summary of Exercises to Get a Good Sound
36:46 Tonguing/Articulation
41:55 Sound Preparation Process
44:55 Playing the Whole Instrument
46:10 Hand Position and Holding the Clarinet
51:14 PLAYING MUSIC
51:30 How to Play Music Triangle
52:01 Rhythm
55:56 Notes
59:15 Style
1:00:56 Fingerings
1:02:25 Playing Hot Cross Buns
1:04:49 The Secret to Future Success
1:12:14 Resources for Your Next Steps

Links to Resources for Your Next Steps:
All of my free handoutswww.quickstartclarinet.com/getstarted


My very favorite product for all levels of players, The Next Generation Clarinet Methodhttps://www.quickstartclarinet.com/ne...
You can now Test Drive it at https://www.quickstartclarinet.com/te...


The 5 Must Know Clarinet Tips Free Traininghttps://www.quickstartclarinet.com/tr...



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