About The Clarinet

The name of the instrument I will be playing in music class is called the clarinet.The clarinet is a woodwind wind instrument. The clarinet was first invented in the late 1600s. The instrument was invented by a company from Germany. To make a sound, you blow into the reed (a thin piece of wood). The reed vibrates, which makes a sound. To assemble the clarinet, first put the reeds thin end in your mouth so it can moisten while you are putting the instrument together. Next, put the lower section of the clarinet in your hand with the keys facing up and no pressure on the long rod. Gently twist onto the cork at the bottom of the lower section. Then , take the upper section in your hand and hold it so you can depress the lowest open ring with your second finger. Gently twist the upper section and the lower section together. Make sure that the bridge key on the upper section directly crosses over the connector on the lower section. Also, both sections tone holes should be aligned. Now, holding the clarinet in your left hand near the top of the upper section, pick up the barrel in your right hand and gently twist it's larger end onto the top of the upper section. Finally, gently twist the mouthpiece onto the barrel so the flat side of the mouth piece forms a straight line with the keys. The pitch can be either high or low, depending on how you cover the holes.The following is a labeled picture of a clarinet, telling you the names of all the parts of the clarinet:



This instrument plays in the bass clef. To clean the mouthpiece, soak in a mixture of vinegar and water. To maintain this instrument before and after playing, first remove the reed from the mouthpiece and keep it in it's case. Then, very carefully take the instrument apart and store it in it's case properly. Remember, the clarinet is a very delicate instrument, so always treat it with care. Thanks for reading my Post about the clarinet.