Just like beginning with any acoustic musical instrument, beginning the clarinet is a learning process that is going to involve both a great amount of achievement, and also the occasional setback. However, if the beginning clarinet player, or clarinetist, follows a few basic tips relating to proper clarinet playing and clarinet care, then the number of successes will surely outweigh the number of setbacks.
The first thing that a new clarinet player is going to need to learn is how to properly put their instrument together, and exactly how it should be held. One of the important things to note when putting a clarinet together is that you should not force one part into another. It is also important to know that the side level is up when the lower and upper parts are combined together, otherwise you could end up bending the keys as a result.
This type of proper care absolutely must be extended to all of the parts of the clarinet. While it is inevitable that the reeds of the instrument will eventually split with time, they will last much longer if you offer them careful and continued care. The clarinet itself will last significantly longer, and will have much less of a need for repair if you choose to look after it properly. Looking after your clarinet consistently and properly includes cleaning your clarinet every time you play it, and making sure that it finds its way back into its case after every use as well.
One of the most difficult things for the average beginning clarinet player to master is getting the embouchure correct. The embouchure is described as how the lips are shaped in order to properly hold the mouthpiece, and in order to create the correct level of vibration in the reed. You are going to want to make sure that your bottom teeth are being covered by your bottom lip, and that your top teeth are touching the mouth piece, but just lightly without clamping down too tightly on it. It is normal for a beginning clarinet player to experience a fair bit of squeaking. As you continue to learn, and continue to practice your clarinet playing and your embouchure, this annoying aspect of the beginnings of clarinet playing will disappear, but it will take time.
The clarinet is a unique instrument that can provide a great deal of potential for anyone who endeavors to play it, but it does take some time, energy and patience in order to get it right. New and beginner clarinet players should not feel discouraged if they cannot hold their clarinet correctly at first, nor should they fret if they summon a squeaky sound often while playing. The true key to proper clarinet playing is to practice as often as possible, because practice makes perfect. And as long as you properly maintain your clarinet by keeping it clean and keeping it safely housed in its case after use, your clarinet will give you a long life and plenty of musical enjoyment.
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Originally posted 2009-01-21 05:06:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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