Clarinet Maintenance Tips
Swab out your instrument after every use.
Remove the mouthpiece and drop the weighted end of the pull-through swab into the bell or barrel and pull it out the other end. Repeat this process a few times to ensure maximum removal of moisture. Never store anything inside the case that may contact the keys like music. This added pressure on the keys can bend them. Clarinets should never be set down on a chair, the floor, a table top, or anywhere else. They should either be in the case, in the player’s hands, or on a clarinet stand.
Reeds
Our beginning students at the elementary level use size 2.5 reeds. Students and parents are required to provide their own reeds in our program. It is recommended to purchase either RICO reeds or VANDOREN reeds at this level. Reeds can be ordered through any music store. It is recommended to purchase them from SPOTTS music. A representative from their store comes to our school every Tuesday during the school year. If you order by phone or online through them, he will deliver it right to the school!
