Clarinet: Posture, Tongueing, B, C, Progress Videos

[SuperFacebookmonkey]

but your good at pink panther

[SuperFacebookmonkey]

yeah your ugly lady and you don't say you s's right

[LHStrumpeteer]

i play trumpet and i can hit a g like 2 octaves above the staff and its ten times harder to do it on a brass than on a woodwind

[Clarinetfreak1]

Honestly, I don't like your description on tonguing. You're not supposed to touch the actual mouthpiece with your tongue when you tongue, you're supposed to hit a bit higher when you said you had a "Bad habit". You don't stop the air with your tongue, you stop the reed from vibrating. When you tongue, you're supposed to essentailly "say" Ta-Ta-Ta, or Tuh Tuh Tuh. In a legato section, say Da-Da-Da.

[webcamfan2569]

@Clarinetfreak1 I THINK SHE KNOWS WHAT SHES DOIN SO BACK OFF!

[Clarinetfreak1]

@webcamfan2569 I think i know what im doing =\

[webcamfan2569]

@Clarinetfreak1 NO YA DONT POINDEXTER!

[mrspkrguy]

Just got my clarinet for school and have taught myself a few little things. P.S. your vids helped! =-)

[xErika039]

@mrspkrguy When we get a instrument from the school and payed it off do we get to keep them?

[kayabug13]

What is the highest not you can play(and sound good)......? And what grade are you in?

[littlesdchick]

@kayabug13 I'm not allowed to talk about my age, but the highest note I can play is a high G. [the highest one]

[webcamfan2569]

@kayabug13 NO PERSONAL INFO HER PARENTS WONT ALLOW IT!

[musicgirl999]

I didn't learn to tongue til i got to junior high. My teacher couldn't believe they didn't teach us that in elementary school.

[huezo0517]

ur blowing...lol

[webcamfan2569]

@huezo0517 UR SUPOOSED TO DUMMY GOD THEY'RE CALLED WOODWINDS FOR A REASON!

[Clarinetfreak1]

just say tuh in order to tongue. @mailbox65, its both.

[LilaAndDanny]

I can Play E,Thumb f,b,g and a C#

I can't produce a C.

HELP ME!! EVERYONES GOING FARHTER THAN I CAN...WHEN IT COMES TO TEST TIME I'M EMBARASSED TO PLAY BECAUSE I CAN NOT PLAY THE SONGS THEY TEST ME ON. I MUST EITHER BREAK MY REED OR FORGET MY INSTRUMENT...PURPOSELY.

I Will Sub For Help!!

[littlesdchick]

@LilaAndDanny Make sure you're covering the holes completely. Try taking in more (or less) mouthpiece. What kind of reed are you using? Different reeds make it harder to produce a sound. There are a lot of different reasons the C might not come out, but I remember that when I was trying to learn it I had to practice it for days. It'll probably be easier to see someone in person... ask your teacher or a friend. I'm sure they'll be glad to help :)

[webcamfan2569]

@LilaAndDanny Hello! Um do u mean high or middle c? If middle c just make sure ur covering all three holes. If high c finger low f natural then just add the Register Key but blow GENTLY or else you'll squeak. Trust me Ive been playin for 10 years now!

[YTubeCritik]

ok. i was just wondering what the clarinet sounded like (i was choosing between saxaphone, trumpet, and clarinet in my band.)

[littlesdchick]

@RandomKitty56 Wow, awesome!! You are quick!!! Good luck!

[littlesdchick]

@RandomKitty56 Wow, that's actually really good that you can get up to B and C in one day!!! Are you playing the C# on the left? If so, sometimes the third finger on the left hand moves so make sure it's covering the hole completely. If you are playing it on the right, check all of your fingers and just practice, practice, practice.

[mailbox65]

its called the register key not the octive key

[elizabeth1000456]

thanks so much for making theese vids cuz i only got mine 2 DAYS AGO and i need all the help i can get!!! U R SO AWSOME FOR MAKING THIS!!!

[LEXI14ful]

can you tell me hoe to not sqeak? i have a little problem with that thank you :)

[littlesdchick]

@LEXI14ful 1) Make sure your fingers are completely covering the wholes, 2) Make sure your embouchure is correct, 3) going with embouchure, make sure you are holding on to the mouthpiece with your teeth quite tightly so that it will not move when you are playing and 4) use a lot of air!

I hope this helps! Practice, practice, practice!

[LEXI14ful]

@littlesdchick thank you so much i don't sqeak no more, your awesome keep doing what you do.;)

[musicgirl137844]

hey uhm how much did you get your clarinet for? Btw this is good I'm learning from it :P

[LovePeaceArmy]

It's Called Articulation....

[conn6m]

1. Thanks for these lessons Princess littlesdick. I've found them very helpfull.

Have you ever seen the film School of Rock. Jack Black, as the teacher says to the class 'don't do anything pure or awesome- because the man will crush your soul'. Well the man he was talking about was Sclms46.

I think you are the best teacher because you CARE. Who else but a caring person would put on vids for nothing and then offer personal advice to anyone who asks.

[conn6m]

2. You don't have to have a vast amount of knowledge to teach others - just more than they have. Learning an instrument is difficult enough without someone raming theory down your throat right from the start. Nice and Gentle just like this. I have found these vids much more helpfull than the so called experts (like expert village).

Other comments that take you to task on slip ups are quit helpfull. You keep saying register instead of octave key - I do the same -do you play Sax too I wonder. 5*

[conn6m]

3. Opps!!! Octave key instead of Register key I meant to say.

[sclms46]

ok... As far as I'm concerned your still a beginner yourself. A few basic ideas of how to play the clarinet don't give you the right to teach others quite yet. To teach beginners you have to have a much larger amount of knowledge. SORRY.

PS. maybe don't teach something you don't understand yourself. (aka tonguing)

[Jazzboy660]

thanks for the videos! they are a lot of help. :)

[EmmyLuvsKatz]

That's awesome! I'm eleven and i play clarinet. I'm fourth chair

[uuuhmanda]

i dont think your putting your tounge to the top of the reed. it sounds like your hitting it and not just stopping the air. i had a horrible time with this a few years ago. ive been playing for 7 years. but i love that your making these videos and trying to help people. you should make more, showing people that you are progressing as well

[littlesdchick]

Thanks for the advice!! Yes, my tongueing isn't the best but it is improving.

[sanpali1231]

I still have a hard time tongueing, and I can play the high C but I can't play the high B!- I have a hard time; only if I play the high C, then high B. Can you help me?

[littlesdchick]

Just continue trying to play the B. At first it will be really difficult. There are also alternate fingerings. Look up a fingering chart. You may find one easier.

[8815831]

thank you

[8815831]

Defenition for: BABBLING! did I sprll it right! anyways, if any of you guys know what it means, tell me asap

[steelhawk89]

babbling basically means random talking or alot of talking at once

[Kiwikick238]

can you m,ake a playlist because im watching it in a messed up order

[littlesdchick]

Oh, sorry.... I thought I did make one.... I'll check up on that as soon as possible.

[8815831]

make what?

[littlesdchick]

A playlist.

[CrazzierPpls]

Your doing well for a beginner, I didnt really watch your video i just scimmed through it, but you should work on your finger positions. If you adjust it just slightly you will be able to play alot faster. Ask your private instructor if you have one om msg me and ill describe it better. Also your tone needs some work but your doing a good job for your age. =)

[littlesdchick]

Thanks for the comment and the advice. :)

[Galenglist]

I was wondering how many tutorials u had? I think I saw them all....Unless I missed some.

Thanks

[littlesdchick]

Sorry for the late reply. For some reason I missed this comment. All of the tutorials are in a playlist, so if you go to my channel all of them are connected. I'm not sure how many there are.

[Galenglist]

Hi Littlesdchick,

I was wondering....Do u have video where you explain the levers and stuff on the clarinet? I can really use some help with notes and stuff, oh, and using the octave key on the back(Is it called an octave key?) Thanks so much for ur help!

[littlesdchick]

There's one where it says all of the parts of the clarinet. I accidentally called it an octave key in one of the videos but it's actually called the register key. That will be coming soon, esp. with high notes.

[littlesdchick]

I think there are seven/eight. I'll make a playlist soon.

[Amariana1996]

Ha its cool evn though i couldnt hear wat you were saying. ever since i started playing ive ben obbssesed with everything clarinet related hahaha

[littlesdchick]

haha, thanks for watching

[TerraDangerJonas]

I'd like to see you play the Hounds of Spring :P

[littlesdchick]

If I can find it I will play it :)

[jaredpadalecki4life]

dude that song is so freakin hard :P

but i love it

good luck playing it.

[littlesdchick]

Thanks! I don't think I'll be able to find the sheet music though. haha.

[jaredpadalecki4life]

i will scan it to you :P

[siscarocks]

hi dont take this offensive but im not sure ur really the clarinetist to be giving turorials and can u make a video showing everybody how good u are and im just saying this everyone is thinking it

[littlesdchick]

Thanks for watching! What would you like me to do? And I know I'm not the best in the whole world, but for beginners, it's okay.

[mozartthekid]

you can't do practically anything with b and c. you need a lot more than that. ive been playing for 4 years and i know that for a fact.

[littlesdchick]

I know I have other videos too

[tacoz222]

nice video try not to talk to much though lol just playing!!(: can you make a video saying you lie tacoz222!!!!yay!!!!

[littlesdchick]

thanks! yeah i know i talk a lot

[roxysurfer101]

i play a flute

[littlesdchick]

cool!

[InsaneNicEly]

Hey there! I stumbled across your Clarinet tutorials and I think it's all a wonderful cause and your teaching is definitely helpful for beginners: Real friendly and not intimidating like it normally would be.

I personally haven't yet bought a clarinet but really want to play one. My question is if you have any suggestions for purchasing a first clarinet. Do you know of the cheapest or most recommendable prices? Thank you so much. This is all very helpful. ^^

[littlesdchick]

Thanks so much!!

I am not really sure for the purchasing. Sorry! But I would reccomend renting a clarinet before buying one to make sure you like it.

I am sure you will be a great clarinet player. In one of my videos I ask people showing me their progress over a video if they want. If you'd like to do that and get more personal help that'd be awesome.

[sspiegler]

I bought a new clarinet over the summer. I bought a Vito 7212 Clarinet. It is cheap ~$400, plays in tune, well made and looks nice to boot! For students, plastic is the way to go. It wise to invest in a good mouthpiece and ligature.

Clarinets are great in that they are the cheapest instruments you can buy and get started without investing a ton of money. Perhaps littlesdchick's advice to rent before buying is a good idea if you are unsure about your commitment. -Scott

[InsaneNicEly]

Thanks to you both. ^^ I recently called our local music center to ask about clarinet rentals and that's exactly what I'll do. If I really am interested in continuing to play after 3 months, then I'll buy one. :D Thanks for your advice!

[sspiegler]

See if you can find a place that rents Vito 7212's (or at least will sell them and let you purchase that even if they don't rent them). This way, if you choose to convert from rental to purchase, you have already paid towards your new Vito. If you need help on mouth piece and ligature choices, let me know, as I did a fair amount of research on quality and prices...

[smbstressfest]

YES! First comment! Glad to see another clarinet tutorial :-)

[littlesdchick]

haha thanks for watching

[smbstressfest]

Awesome, you replied to my comment before the video was even done! I'm getting my clarinet in a few days, I'll definitely post a video response showing my progress or lack thereof LOL!

[littlesdchick]

woah really? That is really cool!  Thanks, I'd enjoy watching that, and I'm sure you'll have progress.. it's hard at first though, but once u can play some notes, it is fun. :)