I am new to playing the clarient. I just started playing after playing the flute for over 8 years(I still play the flute). I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips on how to play the clarient. I would greatly appreiate the help.

Tips on how to play...hmmm...I could help you. But if I did help you then I would write so much that you would no longer be alive before reading it all! If you could tell me exactly what to help you with, then I could totally help you out. I assume you are playing a Bb?? Also, if you could tell me what model you play on, I could help you better that way. All clarinets are made differently, and I know a lot about certian models. Please reply, and I`ll help! Amber K.

The clarient is a Bb clarient. The model is a yamaha.

Hey its awesome that you are learning how to play the clarinet! I have been playing for 5 years.......Sorry I can`t give you any tips ...I don`t know what you`re looking for. I have been in IMEA for the past 3 years. It means Illinois Music and Ens. But i don`t know what the A stands for. We meet once a year and form like 5-6 bands into an Orch. It is really cool. NEVER give up if you are struggling! Go over and over the music until you can play it perfect. I have a Bb yamaha clarinet also. I have learned to love the clarinet music, esp. Jazz. Hope ya find what you are looking for! (remember to keep an o for your mouth position.it really helps if you blow hard to)

Yea...but like the other replys...i don`t kwno what you are asking..But if you want to talk to me about it sometimes my AOL is dirtyvegas12 and my msn is coolcourtney18@hotmail.com

PS...trust me...i know my clarinet stuff.lol...have you heard of the Phantom Regiment? if you haven`t yet you probably will see them...and if you do ... look out for me! Im the drum major

I`ve been playing the clarinet for eight years now, and I have only one piece of advice for you: enjoy playing! Play those things you like to play, because without motivation you don`t get anywhere...
Succes!

if you like i can help am the clarient Pro i guess 9+ years and 4 of them were in marching band so youre new at the clar. its not hard ... i hope you got a beginners book i forgot whats it called the one i used but its cool and stuff thats how i learned some of my notes ....
you can e-mail me or aim me at RemFanGurl1983if you have any qs

hi ive ben playing the Eb clarinett for about 5 months and only get 1 half hour lesson a week.
The problem is that im a fast learner and i am better than my teacher. With in 2 months i took my grade 5 exam and passed.I also play the cello, piano and drums (all at grade 5) My teaacher can play up to grade 6 but i need some one who can play grade 7 & 8 so i can take my exam at the grades. my teacher cant find any one, do you think i should give up my lessons and settle for grade 5?

hi ive ben playing the Eb clarinett for about 5 months and only get 1 half hour lesson a week.
The problem is that im a fast learner and i am better than my teacher. With in 2 months i took my grade 5 exam and passed.I also play the cello, piano and drums (all at grade 5) My teaacher can play up to grade 6 but i need some one who can play grade 7 & 8 so i can take my exam at the grades. my teacher cant find any one, do you think i should give up my lessons and settle for grade 5?

Lynnsey,
I don`t think you should give up on your lessons and just settle for a grade 5. You should continue with your lessons. It would probably be best if you went out and got yourself a tutor to contoinue your lessons for when you get into high school. The tutor will help you out a lot.

This is my second year playing the clarinet and my first year in concert band at my school kenwood (be afraid be very afraid) well if youve ever heard of the kenwood band they have high standards and well ill just say im not exactly kenny g i cant play 1/16 notes as fast as they are supposed to and auditions are tomorrow im so scared im gonna end up in the last seat!!!!!! if anyone reads this today send me advice please i need it now thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

This is my second year playing the clarinet and my first year in concert band at my school kenwood (be afraid be very afraid) well if youve ever heard of the kenwood band they have high standards and well ill just say im not exactly kenny g i cant play 1/16 notes as fast as they are supposed to and auditions are tomorrow im so scared im gonna end up in the last seat!!!!!! if anyone reads this today send me advice please i need it now thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

thanks for your reply. i ve only just had time to read it because i ve been touring europe with the gateshead young peoples ochestra. i have been going to a professional tutor who is with the gateshead ochestra and she is great!! (i ve played with her for 3 weeks now)
i ve done my grade 7 exam twice and failed both times!! (ha ha)

thank s for the advice
hope your playing goes as well as mine is at the moment.
best wishes lynnsey

ive just thought of something
i go to a comprehensive so i am in theroy in my last year of high schoolthe message i just sent was for you to read and repl to if you want

Im new too. I can play c d e f g a but i cant play Bb i try really hard and my head feels like its going to explode and then i relax but it still wont come out. And also how far up do you put your mouth up on the reed? i have a clairent book but its for people who already know the notes but it has fingerings in the back. I self taught my self flute on a book just like the one i have now only for very beginners. PLEASE help!