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eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Find a reputable music dealer to purchase your clarinet. Local music store employees have expertise in musical instruments and can guide you through your purchase. Browse through in-store displays as well as catalogs to see what clarinet best fits your needs.
Step2
Choose the type of clarinet you're going to purchase. Clarinets can come in wooden and plastic styles. The plastic clarinet is perfect for the first-time clarinet buyer. After a few years on the clarinet, upgrading to a wooden one can be an option.
Step3
Ask about renting or leasing options, as well as payment plans. If you're testing out the clarinet to see if it's the right instrument for you, renting may be a better decision rather than buying the clarinet outright. Rental payments go directly toward the final purchase price of the instrument.
Step4
Know what accessories are included in your clarinet purchase. To get started, you're going to need basic reeds, a reed case, a training method book, and cork grease. It's also helpful to have a folding music stand.