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How to Purchase a Clarinet

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Listen to a high school band or even an orchestra and you're going to hear the sound of a clarinet. The B flat clarinet is the most commonly used clarinet. Follow these steps to purchase a clarinet and instead of listening, you can make the music.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    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.

  4. Step 4

    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.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you're buying a clarinet for your child's school music program, ask the school if they have a music store they use for their purchases because you may get a discount.
  • After purchasing your clarinet, make sure to follow the instructions on cleaning and maintenance.
  • Avoid purchasing your first clarinet on the Internet because you're not going to know what exactly you're getting.

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