The Definitive How to Play Clarinet Guide for Beginners with Timestamps!

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