by Kristine Dizon | Apr 28, 2021 | Improving Performance, Music Tips
The warm-up is one of the most important parts of the practice routine. Today, there are many different warm-up regiments depending on your musical level. No matter the level, it is important to include breathing, sound production, finger motion, articulation, and...
by Kristine Dizon | Mar 24, 2021 | Music Products and Accessories, Music Tips
The alto clarinet is one of the members of the clarinet family pitched in the key of E-flat, which is a major sixth below the written note. It is a larger clarinet that has been mostly used in clarinet ensembles, and wind ensembles. The E-flat alto clarinet is never...
by Kristine Dizon | Feb 24, 2021 | Music Products and Accessories
The clarinet barrel is one of the most overlooked parts on the instrument. This is the part of the clarinet that joins the mouthpiece and the body of the instrument together. It can be overwhelming to choose the right clarinet barrel since there are many manufacturers...
by Kristine Dizon | Jan 13, 2021 | Music Products and Accessories
The clarinet is considered one of the most popular instruments today in both traditional and contemporary settings. Since the eighteenth century, there have been many developments made to the clarinet that have made it possible to play an expanded range. As a result,...
by Kristine Dizon | Dec 23, 2020 | Music Tips
When is the time to upgrade your clarinet? Beginners normally start learning music with a plastic clarinet, which are great for starting out with. Even though plastic clarinets can survive the wear and tear from young students, they are not indestructible. When...
