Clarinet Lessons : Clarinet Tips for Beginners

When a beginner attempts to play the clarinet, they should know about the embouchure, which is how the face is held when the instrument is played. Learn about clarinet success and cleaning tips 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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• clarinet
• clarinets lessons
• clarinet tips
• woodwind instruments
• clarinet keys
• music lessons
• clarinet basics
• clarinet techniques
• clarinet music

[Frefflica]

I guess it would be a huge no-no to pour water through your clarinet, huh?

[gfehreal]

hi, im brandy and im such a bitch.

[alonzo9772]

You're not suppose to put your bottom teeth on the reed? Then I played the clarinet wrong all through Junior High...

[ThePrimePotter7]

nice catch

[bub21bles]

@Those of you making fun of my name: Yes, I got the "Such-a-bitch" joke thrown at me all my life and I LOVE it! As a little kid it hurt my feelings but now I am happy to have such an interesting and unique name. As an elementary teacher, it is especially fun to hear kindergartners try to pronounce my name (many of them cannot make the "v" sound properly yet). I got married this May and now I am Mrs. Falk. Much easier to say; though not as fun either :-)

-Brandie

[bub21bles]

@Frefflica, NEVER pour water through your clarinet! The pads behind the keys are not supposed to get wet. The main reason for cleaning your clarinet after playing (besides preventing gross things from growing inside!) is to pull any moisture away from the key pads that may have gotten in there from the condensation in your breath. If not kept dry, the pads will warp and fall off.

[missMusicIsLife01]

Her name sounds like, Brandie Such a bitch wen you say it... Lol.

[Heyitsdes1]

I did clarinet in fourth grade.. it was good.. but we only learned one scale. Then the next year i started alto sax. Its been 6 years, I still play alto sax and i love it. When im bored i will get out my clarinet, play it and then OHMAHGOD... lets just say thats its OKAY

[HalloweenSnowCat]

Thank for making this video I learned many things and I'm planning to be in band this year : )

[darlingriver1]

Thank you, I am finding these lessons quite helpful - keep up the good work. Not everyone has access to a teacher so these lessons on Youtube are very handy.

[grassfell]

Thanks a lot for going to the trouble teaching these things. I appreciate it very much.

[christianlovemi]

lolz. . . i can see little kids say good morin such a bitch