Right Hand Position and First Songs

This video will show you how to safely assemble the rest of your clarinet. It will also teach you proper hand position.

1. Make sure you are not applying too much force to the rods of the clarinet as you twist to the two body joints together.

2. Make sure to press down the "D" hole while you twist the body joints together. *This is covered in detail in the video.*

3. Make sure the holes are lined up properly as shown in the front-view picture.

4. Make sure your thumb placement matches the picture below.

5. Your fingers should be naturally curved as shown in the pictures below.

6. Cover each hole with the pads of your fingers.

7. Your pinky should rest on the key we call "lower."

Try this song out once you've learned proper right hand position.

This song is a bit harder. If hot cross buns went well, give it a try!