Clarinets

Do you want to learn the clarinet for the first time or expand your playing ability? You should go through the best Leblanc clarinet models guide to learn what the brand has to offer. I first played the clarinet in 2013 on a cheap, used model, but it wasn’t from Leblanc. Had I known, I […]

The bass clarinet is a fine instrument, but sometimes you want to go just a little bit deeper. The contra alto clarinet gives you an extra fifth on the bottom, with an even smoother and more velvety lower register. But where do you find the best contra alto clarinet? I’m a longtime music fan and

When you look at the clarinet, you may feel like you could never learn how everything works. Fortunately, getting the clarinet parts explained to you can help. I first tried a clarinet almost nine years ago, and I enjoyed it from the start. While the instrument is a bit painful on my right thumb, it’s

Imagine getting a clarinet but never having time to actually play it. Before you quit, consider learning how to find the best electric clarinet. I love that you can play silently, and you can use headphones to still hear yourself. Also, I find holding a regular clarinet to be quite painful for my right thumb.

Did you just open your last reed? Before you buy another box of your current reeds, read a Vandoren clarinet reeds review and guide or two. Vandoren is one of the most well-known clarinet reed companies. But are their reeds right for you? If so, which type of reed should you get? Vandoren Traditional Reeds

Are you a beginner looking for your first clarinet? This Vito clarinet review and guide is just what you need. You don’t have to buy the first clarinet you see and hope it works well. In fact, you should test out a few clarinets first. That way, you’ll get an instrument that sounds good and

If you’re a clarinet player, you almost certainly use a Boehm clarinet. But while the Boehm fingering system is the most popular worldwide, it is not the only one. In some regions (mainly Germany) and some genres (notably klezmer, New Orleans jazz, and Balkan folk music), clarinetists traditionally use Albert instruments. Some performers swear there

One of the most important steps to becoming a successful clarinet student or performer is selecting the correct mouthpiece to help you enhance your performance. It is possibly the most important piece of equipment that one can have on the clarinet. Aside from the reed, the mouthpiece is the part of the clarinet that will

Many people may know the clarinet from the popular kids’ tv show, and one of my favorite shows, SpongeBob SquarePants. In this show, the clarinet is played by the character Squidward. Unfortunately, the show does not do the instrument justice as the clarinet is presented as an annoying torture device. I am here to set