Mouthpieces, reeds, technique and repertoire, written by clarinetists for clarinetists.
Why clarinet throat tones (open G, G#, A, and Bb) sound thin, stuffy, or out of tune, and how to fix them with resonance fingerings, voicing, barrel tuning, and a well-matched setup.
Mouthpiece Guides Vandoren Clarinet Mouthpiece Chart: Tip Openings & Facings
Vandoren clarinet mouthpiece chart with published tip openings and facing lengths for the 5RV Lyre, M13 Lyre, B45, BD5 and more, plus…
Practice & Performance Clarinet Etudes: The Best Etude Books by Level
A practical guide to clarinet etudes: the classic etude books by level, from Rubank and Rose to Baermann, Uhl, and Cavallini, plus…
Technique & Tone Clarinet Vibrato: Should You Use It and How to Practice It
Do clarinetists use vibrato? Learn where clarinet vibrato fits by style, how jaw vibrato works, a metronome practice routine, and how your…
Care & Maintenance Cracked Clarinet: Causes, Prevention, and Repair Guide
Why wooden clarinets crack, how to break in and protect a new clarinet, how to spot a crack early, and what repair…
Technique & Tone Clarinet Glissando: How to Play the Rhapsody in Blue Smear
Learn how to play a clarinet glissando like the Rhapsody in Blue opening: the voicing behind it, a step-by-step practice plan, common…
Clarinet Family & History Clarinet vs Saxophone: Key Differences and Which to Learn
Clarinet vs saxophone explained: bore, range, fingerings, embouchure, mouthpieces and reeds, which is easier to learn, and tips for doubling on both.
Players & Repertoire Mozart Clarinet Concerto: A Player’s Guide to K. 622
Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, K. 622: its history, the basset clarinet, a movement-by-movement guide, practice tips, recordings to study, and the right setup.
Barrels, Ligatures & Accessories Clarinet Mouthpiece Patch Guide: Thickness, Fit, and Care
A clarinet mouthpiece patch protects your mouthpiece and steadies your embouchure. Learn thin vs thick patches, how to apply and replace one,…
Reeds Clarinet Reed Strength Chart: Which Strength Should You Play?
Clarinet reed strength chart by player level and mouthpiece tip opening, how brands compare, signs a reed is too soft or too…
Clarinet Family & History German vs French Clarinet: Oehler and Boehm Systems Explained
German vs French clarinet: how the Oehler and Boehm systems differ in keywork, bore, mouthpiece, reeds and sound, and where the Viennese…
Clarinet Family & History Why Is the Clarinet in B♭? Clarinet Transposition Explained Simply
Why is the clarinet in B♭? A plain-English explanation of clarinet transposition, why A and E♭ clarinets exist, and how to read…