Parts of the Clarinet
Knowing the names of the different parts of the clarinet can help you learn how to play the instrument or fix a problem if one occurs. By knowing the names of each section of the clarinet, along with the function of each section, you will greatly increase your ability to describe problems to a repairman or converse with other clarinetists.
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Parts
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There are five parts of a modern clarinet: mouthpiece, upper joint, lower joint, barrel and bell.
Mouthpiece
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The mouthpiece is the part of the clarinet that the user blows through to produce each note. There is a wooden reed attached to the mouthpiece by the ligature that vibrates in order to produce sound through the clarinet.
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Barrel Joint
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The barrel joint is located between the mouthpiece and the upper joint. The length of the barrel joint may be adjusted to fix the intonation of the clarinet.
Upper Joint
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The upper joint connects the barrel joint to the lower joint. The holes and keys on the upper joint are operated with the performers left hand.
Lower Joint
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The lower joint connects the upper joint to the bell. The holes and keys on the lower joint are operated with the performer's right hand.
Bell
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The bell is located at the opposite end of the instrument as the mouthpiece. The bell does not increase the volume of the clarinet. Instead it helps to round out the instruments tone.
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