Clarinet Lessons : How Does a Clarinet Work?

A clarinet is a woodwind instrument, so it needs air from a human in order to work, as well as vibration from a reed. Learn about why a reed needs to be wet to produce a sound with help from an elementary school music teacher in this free video on clarinets.

Expert: Brandie Suchevich
Bio: Brandie Suchevich is an elementary school music teacher in Western Pennsylvania.
Filmmaker: Amber Miller

Series Description: Playing the clarinet requires a specific kind of training that can differ from other instruments. Learn to play a woodwind with help from an elementary school music teacher in this free video series on clarinets.

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[bub21bles]

@nikos839 it is a Hawkins mouthpiece

[nikos839]

what mouthpiece you use 2 or 3?

[bub21bles]

Yes, it is Boehm.

[dott1996]

this in boehm system?

[bub21bles]

Going "over the break" is one of the trickiest parts of playing the clarinet. Unfortunately there is no easy fix! A big misconception is that pushing the register key (left thumb) is what causes the problem. A bigger problem however is moving your left pointer finger from the A key to the first key hole smoothly. If you can practice going from 2nd space A to 1st line E smoothly, it can help solve your problems with register leaps. Also, push your air forward and PRACTICE PRACTICE! - Brandie

[sercuoco]

hello

like your videos

i just both a clarinet and in september i am going to start lessons in the middle I have a question

troble with the sound passing from A to si the sound is not coming out or if it does it is horrible can you help me thank you