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How to Play the Clarinet

Presented by Mitch Kaplan

Learn how to play clarinet in these free video lessons: includes tips and techniques on how to take apart a clarinet, clarinet care and maintenance, tuning procedures, and how to hold a clarinet.

Series Summary

This “little trumpet,” hailing from the woodwind family, has drawn many supporters over the years, such as Sidney Bechet, Artie Shaw, Pete Fountain, Benny Goodman, and yes, even the famous writer/filmmaker Woody Allen. We're talking about the clarinet, a single reed instrument with a large selection of varying pitches and a multi-faceted history of tones and forms.

Clarinets have found a prominent place in several forms of music, most notably in big band productions, in classical and orchestral works, and in Dixieland jazz. Some people, in recent years, have formed quartets, or even choirs, devoted solely to clarinet playing.

In these free video lessons, our expert will show you how to begin playing the clarinet. From clarinet care and maintenance to tuning techniques, here's everything you need to get started. Learn how to play clarinet: it’s an easy lesson for absolute beginners.

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Clarinet Sounds & Playing Styles

Learn about different clarinet sounds and playing styles with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

Free Chromatic Scales for Clarinet

Learn how to play chromatic major and minor clarinet scales with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

How to Hold the Clarinet

Learn how to hold the clarinet properly with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

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