What are the parts of the clarinet called?
How do the parts go together?
Place mouthpiece on barrel
Place reed on mouthpiece
Place ligature on reed - gently tighten screws
Cap back on - set whole thing back in case
Bell > Lower Joint {!BRIDGE KEY!} Upper Joint
How to put the clarinet away
Remove ligature from mouthpiece
Remove reed and place in reed holder
Replace ligature on mouthpiece - put cap on
Take off barrel w/ mouthpiece still on
Separate barrel and mouthpiece, place them in their case slots
Turn clarinet upside down - drop swab in bell, pull through 'til dry
How does the clarinet make sound?
With only mouthpiece and barrel...
Place bottom lip over bottom teeth
Place top teeth on top of mouthpiece
Close mouth around mouthpiece, not tight
Blow