Clarinets

Welcome clarinet players! Whether you are just starting out or looking for a challenge, this page has you covered.

If you are brand new to playing the clarinet (or need a refresher on the basics like putting on your reed correctly) visit the Lessons for Beginners page.

If you are struggling with a more intermediate or advanced technique (like playing over the break), I’ve posted some helpful videos and other resources on the Techniques Tips and Tricks page.

If you have a handle on the music assigned in class and are looking for more material to play at home, such as pop or rock songs, visit the For Fun page to get some extra sheet music.

RESOURCES FOR BEGINNERS

So you’ve decided to play the clarinet. Fantastic! Lets get you started off right so you have success as soon as possible and don’t learn any bad habits. Here are some great videos to help you. These first few were made by Mr. Selfridge through GoBando.com. It’s a great website that provides free lessons on a variety of instruments. I have also included two videos from MusicProfessor.com. It’s another website that offers online lessons for students of most instruments.

TECHNIQUES AND TRICKS

If you’ve been playing clarinet for a while, but are having trouble with some of the more advanced techniques, this is the place for you. Whether it’s building your high range or improving your tuning, this page will have you covered. Most of these videos are from a site called Clarinet Mentors, who provide online clarinet lessons from beginning levels to advanced.

RESOURCES FOR FUN!

I know all the stuff you assigned for homework! This stuff is too easy! I want to learn how to play Taylor Swift! If you’ve ever said any of these sentences, this is the place you need to be. This page will be updated throughout the year to give you new music and sites to give you more to do during that hour of practice time.

8notes.com has a wide variety of different music. From Classical to Kanye – this site has it all. Choose your difficulty level, or play along with some Jam Tracks to spice up your practice time.