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What are the Parts of a Clarinet?

The clarinet is comprised of five parts from top to bottom: the mouthpiece, barrel, upper joint, lower joint, and bell. Each part is fitted and aligned to one another in this order by four cork-covered tenons that hold the five parts of the clarinet tightly together....
How to Choose a Clarinet Case

How to Choose a Clarinet Case

When you purchase a clarinet, you need to be sure you will be able to protect it, which usually means purchasing a case for it as well. But there are nearly as many types of cases available as there are clarinets. How do you choose one? For a beginner student, likely...
How to Choose a Clarinet Mouthpiece

How to Choose a Clarinet Mouthpiece

Choosing a clarinet mouthpiece can be a difficult task. The selection process can be different for each player since every person has a different sound conception. Each person’s physical makeup is unique – different teeth and jaw structures, shape of oral cavities,...