Archive for October, 2011

What You Should Know About the Clarinet Reed and Mouthpiece

What You Should Know About the Clarinet Reed and Mouthpiece?

Mouthpieces for clarinets come in various sizes depending on the type of clarinet you are playing, soprano, sopranino, alto, bass, or contabass. Each take their own size of mouthpiece, however Bb and A are very close in size and can sometimes be used for both. The mouth pieces often come in different styles, well over a 100 styles exist, and are often named after the musician who designed them. The mouthpiece itself is Read the rest of this entry »

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Should You Buy or Lease Your First Clarinet

If you’re looking to pick up a new hobby by playing the clarinet, there are some things you’ll want to consider first. Between deciding whether or not you want to buy or lease your first one, to figuring out if you want to self teach or get lessons, there is a lot to think about.

If you can’t figure out whether or not you want to buy or lease your first clarinet, these tips may help you decide.

Can you afford one? – Are you able to afford Read the rest of this entry »

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How To Find the Best Clarinet Teacher

Have you just recently picked up the clarinet? If so, you may be looking through books or even have the idea of considering a teacher for lessons. For a lot of people, learning first hand is considered more effective and a lot less frustrating.

If you’re looking to find the best clarinet teacher, here are some tips for the process:

Ask other’s who play: Do you have any friends or family members that play? If so, ask them who they Read the rest of this entry »

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Teaching Yourself How to Play the Clarinet

If you’ve recently picked up the clarinet, that’s a great hobby to have! Playing musical instruments works the brain in so many great ways. In order to keep it fun, playing the clarinet on a regular basis and taking time to teach yourself new things is important.

If you’re looking for ways to teach yourself how to play the clarinet, consider these ideas below.

Get instruction books: Whether you order books online or you check them out from the library, there are several basic self teaching books Read the rest of this entry »

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