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The clarinet has a delicate sound and is equally at home in jazz or classical music. The clarinet is of the woodwind family as it was generally made of wood. Its sound is produced by the instrumentalists wind on the reed or mouthpiece. The clarinet and its proper use is described here and we hope your imagination is kindled to explore this wonderful instrument.

Take a reed and place it in your mouth to absorb moisture and allow it to work properly. Adjust the ligature to keep the reed in place while in use. The ligature is a device made to keep the reed in place and can be of many materials. Many instrumentalists still use string to keep the reed in place. Place your lower lip a little over your teeth and take a half inch of reed into your mouth. With your teeth on top of the mouthpiece and the bottom resting on your lower lip, seal the corners to all outside air.

If at all possible, it is best to start with a teacher to understand the proper techniques involved in playing the clarinet. You can progress in the learning of music faster on the clarinet or any other instrument by getting a good teacher.

Singers share the need for proper posture to a player of the clarinet. Keep your head and body in alignment, especially if you are sitting. If your head is up and your chest is out, the clarinet will be at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. Begin with open notes and practice blowing steadily through the mouthpiece. At first just practice blowing steady and hold a note for a few seconds. Keep your instrument dry as it will accumulate a lot of moisture from your breath. A cloth pulled through the body of the clarinet helps to keep it dry. Keep your reeds protected and you can also trim them to last longer.

In time you will learn to play beautiful music on this wonderful instrument, the clarinet.

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