How to play the clarinet (basics)

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  • čas přidán 6. 11. 2015
  • This video is part of my Gold Award. It is a basic instructional video on how to play the clarinet

Komentáře • 814

  • @Zerogreelynn
    @Zerogreelynn Před 4 lety +298

    Don't forget to grease your corks! The pieces should go on without having squeeze the keys which can cause them to break.

  • @Teardust
    @Teardust Před 8 lety +230

    Thanks. Age 60, bought clarinet and your video was a great help getting me started.

  • @cplkegger
    @cplkegger Před 5 měsíci +3

    I learned how to play saxophone. Many years ago from a guy who was in the New York musicians Union, and he played with Benny Goodman. Sammy Kay k the Dorsey brothers and Glenn Miller like he played with all the big bands.. He told me to attach my read. The same as you said to attach your read like a fingernail distance from the top of the mouthpiece. After being in the Marine Corps and going to college. Get in a real job. I finally decided to start playing again. So I started taking lessons and the few teachers that I had told me. I was putting the read on wrong. I started to think I was getting false memories. Thank you.

  • @nicolelovely725
    @nicolelovely725 Před 7 měsíci +18

    My sister passed 2 years ago and I have her clarinet. Just opened it today and brought back memories when I used to play in grade school. Thanks for this detailed video so I can learn how to play again❤

    • @ryanschlindwein5954
      @ryanschlindwein5954 Před 6 měsíci

      Im sorry for you but your probably haveing a wonderful time rn

  • @davidadoung9848
    @davidadoung9848 Před 6 lety +457

    Squidward would be proud

  • @idkbutilikeskittle9286
    @idkbutilikeskittle9286 Před 7 lety +373

    Hey!!! I'm in 7th grade and I'm planning on switching from trumpet to clarinet!!! And you're video helped me so much!!!!

    • @newjeans1287
      @newjeans1287 Před 4 lety +14

      Idk But i like skittle i’m in 7th and switching from a viola to clarinet lol

    • @donfwit
      @donfwit Před 4 lety +9

      "Your"

    • @origimon434
      @origimon434 Před 4 lety +6

      I Kno Donovan I know right who doesn’t know difference between you’re and your

    • @origimon434
      @origimon434 Před 4 lety +2

      I Kno Donovan we’ll answer is me

    • @heyitz_bdogg8160
      @heyitz_bdogg8160 Před 4 lety +13

      YESS A TRUMPET HAS SWITCHED SIDESSSS

  • @lajosszel
    @lajosszel Před rokem +4

    I'm not playing the clarinet, I do not even intend to. I came to search for a C note on the clarinet and I stayed for the whole video. I loved the way she introduced the instrument, did not cut off the parts she was looking at her notes. It was so pure almost touching to see her devotion.

  • @orbstars2
    @orbstars2 Před rokem +40

    I'm a grade 7 pianist and have desperately wanted to learn a second instrument. The piano is getting too simple for me, as fun as it is, and although I wanted my second instrument to be the oboe at first I've decided on clarinet. This has given me a lot of understanding - thank you so much!

    • @orbstars2
      @orbstars2 Před rokem

      @@lilysmith2072 ummm.. i don't think that's possible

    • @2noodles525
      @2noodles525 Před rokem +4

      sorry but your comment "the piano is getting too simple for me" rubbed me the wrong way, do you play classical music?

    • @orbstars2
      @orbstars2 Před rokem

      @@2noodles525 that's right?

    • @orbstars2
      @orbstars2 Před rokem +2

      @@2noodles525 i simply mean that im someone who likes a challenge and piano is becoming less of a challenge for me

    • @kenopsia9013
      @kenopsia9013 Před rokem

      @@orbstars2 you’re talking absolute shit, you ave the absolute wrong attitude for music!!! If you’re thinking “ the piano is too simple” then you should be able to play anything, why aren’t you on stage with stevie wonder?

  • @bobkebab232
    @bobkebab232 Před 3 lety +154

    Victoria: ok this is what a squeak sounds like ...
    Clarinet: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • @val3449
    @val3449 Před 4 lety +361

    I don’t know why I’m watching this video when Ive been playing clarinet for 4 years 😂

  • @GordilloLucia
    @GordilloLucia Před 7 lety +29

    I am a guitar/bassist trying to learn clarinet and your video has thus far been the most helpful one ive found. Thank you very much.

  • @Tab_S
    @Tab_S Před rokem +3

    This was very helpful for me because I am trying to join band and I needed some quick lessons.

  • @sweetnothings12
    @sweetnothings12 Před 3 lety +16

    I’m currently 34 and only grew up playing the flute my whole life but now i wanna branch out and learn to play the clarinet..

  • @blackrichard1029
    @blackrichard1029 Před 3 měsíci

    Very fun that you did that for another purpose but is still so useful 9 years later. Thank you!
    That intelligent perspective from someone early in their development -- before forgetting what it used to be like -- is VERY helpful! Kudos!

  • @Gravity461
    @Gravity461 Před rokem +9

    I’ve been playing brass instruments (mainly french horn) for over 6 years now, and have acquired an old clarinet from a family member. Think it’ll be interesting to challenge myself and attempt learning an instrument where I can’t just translate my skills to a different sized mouthpiece. Quick note: I’m being picky here but many brass instruments also have their music notated in treble clef, including French Horn and Trumpet. Bass Clef is typically reserved for instruments like Euphonium and Trombone.

  • @jordanngamata8708
    @jordanngamata8708 Před rokem +2

    my daughter is about to played a clarinet in 4th grade so she wold be happy to see this

  • @chess960
    @chess960 Před 7 lety +26

    Switching over from tenor saxophone to clarinet, a few similarities but the extra keys are really throwing me off. This video helped me so much!

  • @jeremeyfisher9500
    @jeremeyfisher9500 Před 7 lety +35

    Thanks for the video and tips. I've started trying to teach myself how to play the clarinet because I miss playing a musical instrument and nostalgia from my band years. Played trombone then switched to tuba during high school. You're video has given me some great instruction and a few tid bits that are interesting. I haven't played for some years or a woodwind at all and the embouchures for mouthpiece instruments are different than wood winds. Its a challenge but within time I'll learn.

  • @viewerdiscretionadvised8882
    @viewerdiscretionadvised8882 Před 7 lety +267

    Does Squidward play a wood clarinet or a plastic clarinet

  • @ciarahelton8444
    @ciarahelton8444 Před 7 lety +164

    i love to play even though my sis says it sounds like a dieing cat ( i is very true )

  • @christopherkiai7894
    @christopherkiai7894 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the lesson. The tips will help me in playing the instrument. God bless you.

  • @karlalei5331
    @karlalei5331 Před 7 lety +57

    I get my clarinet in two days and I'm sure this will help me very much!!!

    • @magicmadness9586
      @magicmadness9586 Před 4 lety +2

      Karla Lei I got my clarinet

    • @marianafajardo7197
      @marianafajardo7197 Před 4 lety +3

      I rented mine already, but mine should be arriving to my school tomorrow, that's what my band teacher told me. :)

    • @superstitiousteven
      @superstitiousteven Před 4 lety +1

      Lol I got mine two days ago

    • @randyking9489
      @randyking9489 Před 4 lety +1

      I know you are going to love it. Its soooooo addictive. Enjoy and I hope you keep playing for a long time.

    • @icsx1797
      @icsx1797 Před 2 lety +1

      i’m about to get mine but i first have to go to instrument tryout night :c

  • @badnana1833
    @badnana1833 Před rokem +1

    Thank You for this video. Graduated many years ago and our High School Alumni have been asked to participate in a fundraiser for our community (we had the most amazing Band Director so when he asked and it's for my hometown I couldn't say no). I've got a month to get 2 songs down. This is definitely refreshing my memory. This is an older video and I hope you have continued with your love of music. You would make an amazing Band Director.

  • @danielkim8664
    @danielkim8664 Před 2 lety +9

    Im in 7th grade now and I just got my first clarinet from playing the piano. Thanks so much, you helped me so much!!! This definitely surprised my parents because I just played C to the other C on the clarinet after getting my clarinet.

  • @buskersdog
    @buskersdog Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this. I may be encouraged to get the clarinet out, but they sure have a lot of buttons compared to saxophones, and different notes in the octaves... This is a thorough explanation for we novices and a good place to start.

  • @tseta6204
    @tseta6204 Před 7 lety +24

    Great explanation . You are an excellent teacher!!!!! Bravo

  • @margaritagarcia3391
    @margaritagarcia3391 Před 8 měsíci

    My daughter found a clarinet at a thrift store. The reeds are coming today. This is so helpful. Thanks so much!

  • @samdavila8007
    @samdavila8007 Před rokem +1

    I'm a alto and bari sax player that is going to play the clarinet with our JV band and this is helping me so much

  • @VinnieVerite
    @VinnieVerite Před 5 lety +3

    Great simple, but thorough beginner lesson.Thank you!

  • @bileapetre
    @bileapetre Před rokem +3

    It is not quite spit inside, it is mostly humidity of exhaled air, condensing inside, turning into water drops

  • @thelonelystoner25
    @thelonelystoner25 Před 3 lety +4

    I learned to play the clarinet in elementary school, but haven’t played since. In college now and this vid is giving me a lot of nostalgia.

    • @vos1329
      @vos1329 Před 3 lety +1

      i played in fifth grade, i’m 19 now and just bought one yesterday. i was missing the sound a lot so i bought a nice used one :)

    • @thelonelystoner25
      @thelonelystoner25 Před 3 lety +2

      I found a liquor store and I drank it Aw i actually played in 5th grade too! Happy to hear that you’re getting back into it. I’m really tempted in buying one again.

  • @EdwardCashin
    @EdwardCashin Před 4 lety +2

    Great information. Thanks for the good organization and thorough coverage of important details.

  • @sxouie8032
    @sxouie8032 Před 4 lety +69

    Dude whenever I have the reed in my mouth I’m so scared of breaking the thin part

    • @KiyomiKyuu
      @KiyomiKyuu Před 4 lety +3

      Same

    • @alayna5696
      @alayna5696 Před 4 lety +5

      Don’t bite on it. Just let it stay there and if your tonguing the reed, just gently touch it with the tip of your tongue. It won’t break unless you force it to break!

    • @Shahad-tp1di
      @Shahad-tp1di Před 4 lety +4

      DUDE I agree even though I play sax, you can use the same reed. BTW I'm in 5th grade and started sax like one month ago.

    • @Shahad-tp1di
      @Shahad-tp1di Před 4 lety +4

      @@alayna5696 thank you for outing less pressure on me of breaking my reed I'm about to practice right now!

    • @myalewis3712
      @myalewis3712 Před 4 lety +1

      Kermit Animates ʕ •̀ o •́ ʔ Same

  • @markfernandes4165
    @markfernandes4165 Před 2 měsíci

    You are awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @finsicle4660
    @finsicle4660 Před 7 lety +7

    Thank you! I have tryouts for this because I wanted to switch my band instrument, this helped so much!

  • @tiinanaskali429
    @tiinanaskali429 Před rokem +2

    Thank you, this is amazingly professional with clear advises!

  • @xxv1perxx337
    @xxv1perxx337 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this, helped me understand the clarinet alot more, I'm a freshman trombone who is learning different instruments. I can play the clarinet down to A flat but that's about it.

  • @lucapichu
    @lucapichu Před rokem

    I have wanted to join band, and decided to finally do it. I decided on the clarinet and am studying for rehearsals to get in, and this video helped me tons!

  • @TazeBrickway
    @TazeBrickway Před rokem +3

    I have a new respect for woodwinds. I’m a trumpet player and I just got a clarinet for the fun of it and I can’t make a good sound for the life of me.

  • @joycee3427
    @joycee3427 Před 5 lety +2

    This videos awesome. I recently switched schools and I went from a school with nothing but ukuleles and recorders to a school with clarinets, tubas, guitars, electric guitars, everything 😂 I chose to play the clarinet and have absolutely noo experience, and this helped 😜

  • @ThierryCarrascosa
    @ThierryCarrascosa Před rokem

    Excellent introduction!!!Bravo!

  • @randomthingz6417
    @randomthingz6417 Před 6 lety +84

    I am in 6th grade and this helped me ALOT

    • @shae4464
      @shae4464 Před 6 lety +1

      Haylie Roux *a lot

    • @jasmin161h6
      @jasmin161h6 Před 5 lety

      Me to but I learned some keys already

    • @Elyricai
      @Elyricai Před 5 lety

      Did you put I together as you watched to video? If you did that was a bad idea you could have broken it

    • @jasmin161h6
      @jasmin161h6 Před 5 lety

      @@Elyricai i didnt I was going to comment that she could have bent her piece when she was putting her middle piece with the other piece but it was going to take to long so I didn't she mest up on a lot of things but other than that it wasn't a goodvideo

    • @ratprincess648
      @ratprincess648 Před 5 lety +1

      I'm starting 6th grade next year and I'm playing this instrument

  • @wackjobnetwork9381
    @wackjobnetwork9381 Před 2 lety +2

    i'm currently an 8th grade flute. i don't plan on switching, but i really want to be able to play multiple instruments. thank you for your help!

  • @brigittepollet6579
    @brigittepollet6579 Před 7 lety +22

    This is extremely helpful! I play the alto sax and the keyboard. My new clarinet is arriving soon, and this helped me understand the instrument so much better! Thank you!

    • @anica_sofia1412
      @anica_sofia1412 Před 2 lety +1

      im in the exact same position lol. i’ve been playing around for 5years learn keyboard in 2021 and now i have a clarinet

  • @jinglemen
    @jinglemen Před rokem

    I haven’t played in 30 years , your video was like riding a bike, thanks for your help:)

  • @ernieappel3427
    @ernieappel3427 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. This will help me guide my 9 year old granddaughter learn to play.

  • @mybandroom6672
    @mybandroom6672 Před rokem

    very rewarding video, thumbs up :) Happy playing out there..❤

  • @parkview113
    @parkview113 Před rokem

    Thanks Victoria just beginning and your tutorial is excellent - you cover a lot ... waiting for my Buffet B12 to arrive in the post... can't wait to get started - looking for good tutorials - complete novice. 69 year old retiree in England

  • @seanwilliams6843
    @seanwilliams6843 Před 7 lety +25

    you did a very good job explaining it I under stood it.

  • @makaylafaith4700
    @makaylafaith4700 Před rokem +2

    This video is going to help me so much because next year I’m going into 6th grade and I wanna play clarinet after playing percussion this year and my band teacher told me to watch videos so I can start in advanced so this helps!!! 😊

  • @sergiomoura5371
    @sergiomoura5371 Před rokem

    Thank you for the great video, Victoria!

  • @monahamadien7040
    @monahamadien7040 Před rokem +1

    You are so good at this I’m planning to play Clarinet at School 3rd Grade

  • @tallymark1222
    @tallymark1222 Před 3 lety

    thanks for making this video. i’m in color guard, and my band director recruited me to play clarinet in concert band because we need clarinetists. needless to say, i have been completely lost.

  • @lemonty99yearsago86
    @lemonty99yearsago86 Před 3 lety +1

    I don't own a clarinet but I do own one at school band, I am getting better at it with the help of you and my band teacher!

  • @DanklingBS
    @DanklingBS Před rokem +1

    Im literally crying bro 😭😭 I was using the reed wrong for like 3 weeks straight and no one told me thank you so much😭😭

  • @forhisglory7720
    @forhisglory7720 Před 3 lety

    A Wonderful tutorial. Thank you!

  • @ciarahelton8444
    @ciarahelton8444 Před 7 lety +19

    i am starting to play the clarinet next year in 5th grade, and this video was so much help. My mom played but it was so long ago she can't remember how to play so he told me to watch a video and it helped.

    • @rheaprashant7163
      @rheaprashant7163 Před 5 lety

      Everyine seems to be doing it in 4th/5th/6th grade. I am too. For IMMS (instrumental music achool service) im in 5th grade

    • @nyafu3684
      @nyafu3684 Před 4 lety

      Same! (I'm already in 5th tho lol) I was going to do flute but ended up liking clarinet better

    • @sc00ped83
      @sc00ped83 Před 4 lety

      Nyafu i started it in 3rd lol

    • @ibra673
      @ibra673 Před rokem

      I like looking through comments and finding comments saying “I’m learning clarinet in 7th grade” and stuff, and I like them because some comments are 5-6 years ago and I think how many accomplishments might have happened in those years

  • @suzannelachmann5854
    @suzannelachmann5854 Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you for these awesome tips

  • @itonacho63
    @itonacho63 Před 6 lety +10

    I'm in 8th grade and im learning to play the clarinet and this help so much thank you!

  • @karinw3174
    @karinw3174 Před rokem

    thank you for the basics. Very helpful!

  • @ritave7644
    @ritave7644 Před 6 lety +2

    I love u!!! Thanks for this video!! Its really helpful, you talk about all things clearly so I can understand it all Im starting my learning tomorrow (without a teacher) 💕💓❤🙌

  • @Winter6910
    @Winter6910 Před rokem

    Thanks. I am starting , and learned a lot from your video.

  • @stevenlittlejohn3112
    @stevenlittlejohn3112 Před 2 lety +2

    I am 65 male. Played last at 15. For the third time I am trying again. And you here is where I'm starting. Always had a reed placement problem. So I hope this Selmer CL201 last longer that the awesome looking one I tried 13 years ago. It was wood also but had a cool bell with fine detail scrolled into it. So, thanks. So just as mask wearing taught us to brush our teeth good, better, so it is with this. Here we go!

  • @willyoujoinus7223
    @willyoujoinus7223 Před 4 lety

    Im in 7th grade and in band. I'm learning how to play the clarinet this year. Thank you for the video!!!

  • @robertoprieto4536
    @robertoprieto4536 Před 3 lety +1

    I just bougth my first clarinet at age 26, this helps me a lot thank you for posting it

  • @kyle_sgaffer
    @kyle_sgaffer Před 2 měsíci

    i’m in the 6th grade, i used to play clarinet but then i switched and i’m trying to get back into it, i find this video really helpful

  • @peytonmellring6151
    @peytonmellring6151 Před 2 lety

    I’m a freshman and I’m going to be playing the clarinet next year. I’ve never done band before so this is very helpful

  • @rheaprashant7163
    @rheaprashant7163 Před 5 lety

    Good job i really needed to learn the clarinet for the IMSS program. I eeally appreciate it

  • @wesley9249
    @wesley9249 Před 6 lety

    wonderful video very informative I am just learning and this taught me a lot

  • @natalielmao
    @natalielmao Před 2 lety +2

    hello! i used to play clarinet in the band in fifth grade but i ended up quitting because the teacher wouldn’t teach and he’d throw things at us but now i’m in eighth and i’m planning to start again :)
    thanks so much for the video!!

  • @sadiepeacock5706
    @sadiepeacock5706 Před 5 lety

    This video helped me so much. Thank you!

  • @AshwinNaik
    @AshwinNaik Před 3 lety

    “I suggest you really suck it up “ haha. Thanks for this video. Really helpful 👍☺️

  • @princenwalozie6467
    @princenwalozie6467 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much! Amazing work!

  • @KarmaCadet
    @KarmaCadet Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much, this video was a huge help!!

  • @noctesomnium
    @noctesomnium Před 2 lety +2

    14:15 "Bb scale. It starts in C which is weird" I'm crying 🤣🤣 thanks for the vid :)

  • @collinbushee4096
    @collinbushee4096 Před 6 lety

    I am a trumpet player and love music and just messing around trying to play my sister's clarinet and I love clarinets. thanks

  • @michaelpreston233
    @michaelpreston233 Před 3 lety

    Very informative, Thanks !

  • @virginiamomenee9889
    @virginiamomenee9889 Před rokem

    your video is so helpful! thanks for making it!

  • @Duo1847
    @Duo1847 Před 8 měsíci

    This is my first practice and I just wanna say this helped a lot

  • @xxsirengachaxx2460
    @xxsirengachaxx2460 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve had a clarinet since I was 5 and you helped a lot

  • @selftaughtmusicguide
    @selftaughtmusicguide Před rokem

    Thanks for the clear explanation!

  • @yourfellowrat
    @yourfellowrat Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks You for this video I’m going to get my clarinet in about 2 weeks so this was very helpful 🙏

  • @amyjohnson2914
    @amyjohnson2914 Před 2 lety

    This is really helpful! Thanks so much!

  • @artistirmafeliciarodriguez7752

    Thank you so much for your tutorial, it helped myself and grand daughter

  • @francistrimpert3320
    @francistrimpert3320 Před 2 lety +3

    You really helped me play my clarinet thank you so much!

  • @ladybugcuties9234
    @ladybugcuties9234 Před 7 lety +2

    thank you sm it helped me alot. i have a recital (i think) real soon and i was behind but this help me! thanks again :)

  • @noelrimando6604
    @noelrimando6604 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice i understand very well. Thanks.

  • @RooLooMoo
    @RooLooMoo Před 4 lety +37

    I've had clarinet for 3 years I dont know why im watching this

    • @jelly6077
      @jelly6077 Před 4 lety +1

      I learned how to play (flute) from school and when I watched one of the how to videos (I've been playing for 6 years now) I learned I was holding and playing it almost COMPLETELY wrong bc the school system (America) is shit at actually teaching you useful information

    • @RooLooMoo
      @RooLooMoo Před 4 lety

      Kalina B oof

    • @ChinaPanda1979
      @ChinaPanda1979 Před 4 lety +1

      Same

    • @patrickmiller7583
      @patrickmiller7583 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol same

    • @GambyEspion
      @GambyEspion Před 4 lety +1

      Kalina B Maybe the video is just wrong 🤷‍♂️

  • @poeskloes2651
    @poeskloes2651 Před 3 lety

    Just got my first clarinet. So this is very helpful

  • @nicka.9073
    @nicka.9073 Před 3 lety

    Great video, thank you! My 4th grader is beginning instruction this week, not sure who's more excited, lol.

  • @crunch2773
    @crunch2773 Před 2 lety +1

    This video helped a lot! Thanks!

  • @kinleygrimm435
    @kinleygrimm435 Před 5 lety +2

    I loved this thanks 🙏 so mush I started playing the clarinet today so that’s for the
    Help

  • @MagaMom
    @MagaMom Před rokem

    Very Interesting my 9 yr old is starting to play this year. Oh I really appreciate this video.

  • @jin9aaron
    @jin9aaron Před 2 lety

    I started band. This is soooo helpful

  • @SmoothBrainedCat
    @SmoothBrainedCat Před 2 lety

    Thank you! This is very helpful.

  • @luhvy._dem9898
    @luhvy._dem9898 Před 2 lety

    Hey ok u are a life saver cause i had band test and i wanted to play clarinet and the test was on mouthpieces so I searched that up and then I made a b on my test thank you so much I literally passed I get to do band next year

  • @1lov3catss6
    @1lov3catss6 Před 2 lety +1

    I just joined band and I'm playing clarinet this is really useful =D

  • @squivza5370
    @squivza5370 Před rokem +1

    tysm u really helped me! i just started playing it!

  • @Riffrippinroddy
    @Riffrippinroddy Před 2 lety

    Very helpful thank you so much!!

  • @joseph1peeteetuce558
    @joseph1peeteetuce558 Před 2 lety

    Well said thank you for posting this is awesomely great right on