Oh, and it`s a Bb clarinet and Selmer brand.

ok--Listen. DON`T WORRY!! If you feel like ur head is going to explode--calm down!! That isnt a good thing! ok, to play Bb is one of the hardest notes to play for a beginner. If it helps, put all of the fingers down on the right hand, including the LOWEST F key...but DO NOT hold down the F key on the back of the horn...I know, confusing...but you will get it. When you play, put your mouth about half way on the mouth piece and make sure not to "pinch" the reed. if your bottom lip hurts, then hold the corners of your mouth in really tightly. at first the sides of your mouth will hurt a little bit, but you will get used to it. THAT IS A BIG THING: HOLD YOUR CORNERS OF YOUR MOUTH IN!! AND KEEP YOUR CHIN FLAT AS POSSSIBLE!! hope i helped!

wot one do u mean coz they both require good lungs?
put your mouth half way down the reed ,hold tightly round th ecorners of your mouth but dont nip the reed and dont blow too hard youll burst your ere drums

Its still not working! like i said i can play c d e f g a and Bb but i cant play B. it doesnt come out and i keep trying and it squeaks. please oh please help!

my head doesnt feel like its going to explode anymore but the note still wont come out right

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Hey Kate, Ive been play the Clarinet for 3 years and im a first clarinet and you olny put a little bit of the reed in your mouth. Email me about anting else you need to know about the Clarinet. Also about you getting light headed that totally normal. I got the same way when I play high notes too high. You are normal to the note being high. Don`t worry you will get it.

Anissa Michaels 13

Hi, I`ve been playing for 2 years and I`m playing 1st Clarinet at Garfield High School, Seattle, WA, band. Acox, those who really into music probably heard of him, give me a solo but two years of experience doesn`t seems to be enougth for me. I can`t control my tone. I want nice and soft tone and if you have any other tips for me please feel free to e-mail me @: aphirat@yahoo.com
PS: Yamaha All the WAY! YCL -34IIS

Hey! Also how to minimize the air sound? When I play really quiet, the air sound is louder than my tone. Anyone knows how to get rid of that?

Hi Kate and Lrac and everyone- i`ve been playinf clarinet for 3 years now- and with endurance, commitment and loads of practice, i`ve gotten to be quite advanced for the amount of time i`ve been playing( well- thats what my instructors and my tutor tell me, but i`m usually alot harder on myself) and to minimize that airy sound- so it doesnt overpower the actual note- i have learned to have a tight embouchure ( try saying wee and holding your lips in the same place wile saying two-exaggerate your lip movements) and also blow fast air- that doesnt always mean u will be loud, but u will be ALOT more in tune, and the note should come out more focused instead of the airy sound that usually plagues aspiring young musicians like yourself.

Bye the way- Yamahas rule- not really- in the clarinet making biz, even Buffets out perform them- but as far as the best, Leblancs all the way!!! Try a french-made clarinet out for size, or, if you can- a Leblanc, I play the Concerto(1189s) and the Opus (1190s) in the wind ensemble i perform with- and trust me, they are the best proffesional clarinets on the market!

HEHE NO thanks. I`m Japanese and I support Japan company :-D.

I understand completely- if there were jamaican clarinets 4 sale i would buy at least one to endorse it in a concert or something.......

Hey Kate,
Try not to blow that hard. I played the clarient since i was in the 5th grade and just blew in it really soft and it came out. Or maybe your pressing another key. And also put your mouth on your reed lit a inch or try to find your best spot.

Hi! I`ve been playing clarinet for 5 yrs. About how much reed to use... I`ve heard different things, but my directors say that it is better to take in as much as you can without squeaking. But I say just try it until you find whats right! I never had too much problems with the clarinet when I was learning, but like everyone says LOTS OF PRACTICE! E-mail me if you want. I have Yahoo messanger Webdisgnr101@yahoo.com

I (k8) play the bass clarinet, and miranda plays soprano, b flat. We are supposed to be doin english, but were band NERDS and all we can think about is band! we have one more game to play at... were a new high skool, only sophs and fish, next year we`ll get juniors, then seniors the next... 80 kids in our band. Im first chair bass... and mirandas 14 but she plays soprano (there are 16) and only 4 basses... AT LEAST SHES NOT LAST!!! GO MIRANDA!!! :-P chair test friday!! GTG do our english research! email me! qt_hoops@yahoo.com if ur a bass or if ur just a band nerd!!