Clarinet: Crossing the Break

Conquer the Break: A Beginner’s Guide to Clarinet High Notes

When clarinet players start to learn notes about Bb (middle line of the staff) such as B natural and C (4th space of the staff) it can be challenging at first to play these notes. On this page, I've compiled a collection of videos and tips for getting over the break.

How To Videos

Exercises & Tips

Essential Elements Interactive Book 1

To learn each new note, complete these songs in this order: #138, #123, #119, #121, #126, #128, #143, #145