Clarinet Lesson: Beginners - making a great first sound

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
  • Michelle Anderson of Clarinet Mentors (www.learnclarinetnow.com) shares how a beginner on clarinet can learn with the best habits to produce a good tone. The first part of the video discusses the Three-Step Embouchure. At 4:00, Michelle explains how beginners can create the best air stream possible for good clarinet tone. At 6:39, Michelle discusses how to fix the three most common problems beginners have with clarinet 1) No sound at all 2) Squeaking 3) Air/Wimpy/Fuzzy tone. They are easy to fix if you know how!
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  • @toja8784
    @toja8784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the greatest teacher on TH-cam! Thank you!

  • @raymondwalther8541
    @raymondwalther8541 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Michelle, just acquired my high school clarinet from a grandsonb(15) who has used it for the last year and a half. He is now a superior clarinetist, good enough for his family to have purchases a professional level horn. I am 89 and have parkinson's disease and trying to re-teach myself. I like your mentor program, it's great. I am doing the low, middle and just started on upper register thanks to you.
    My best wishes,
    Ray Walther

    • @ClarinetMentors
      @ClarinetMentors  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ray, That's great! I think you will be amazed at how much comes back to you as you revisit the instrument. You may be beyond this stage already, but I do have an ebook for beginners that has about 10 videos attached to it. You can download it at: www.clarinetmentors.com/page9/index.html, or if you have an iDevice you can get it from iBooks at: itunes.apple.com/ca/book/how-to-play-clarinet-for-beginners/id880392121?mt=11. I think the videos reinforce the best habits to have as you get back into things. I hope you enjoy them! - Michelle

  • @ClarinetMentors
    @ClarinetMentors  11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Lisa - thanks for the feedback. I've recently switched to an entirely new recording process that is much louder. At some point, I will re-record these older videos. Hopefully you are still able to enjoy it! - Michelle

  • @12345musicboy
    @12345musicboy 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for making these videos. I just happened to stumble upon them today and they are by far the best clarinet video tutorials i have seen so far :) Ive been playing clarinet for 6 1/2 years and im always trying to find things that will help improve my tone and fingering speed/accuracy. I cant wait to see more of your videos.

  • @sophialiu1383
    @sophialiu1383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Omg I have watched so many videos on the clarinet and your video was the one that helped me play my first note. Thank you so much

  • @sandtreader
    @sandtreader 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video - really explained the embouchure issues well - other people seem to skate over it and it's the most critical thing!

  • @Bleiglass
    @Bleiglass 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back to clarinet after it dusted for the best part of 3 decades in the corner, making me a absolute beginner again, and remembering only the wrong habits :) This first video was extremely helpful to get back in, looking forward to many more of your videos. Thank you

  • @gracewallisstudio
    @gracewallisstudio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for making this video! It's really thorough and helped me out a lot!

  • @ClarinetMentors
    @ClarinetMentors  11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi - you should ensure that your reed is centred on the mouthpiece, and that the tip of the reed is roughly even with the tip of the mouthpiece. The opening varies from mouthpiece to mouthpiece. It should work if the reed would completely close over the hole if you pressed it shut. There are lots of good "upgrade" mouthpieces if you want a better one. It can be really helpful. I recommend going into your local music store and asking to try some (Vandoren and Selmer have nice ones around $100)

  • @ClarinetMentors
    @ClarinetMentors  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi - My Bb clarinet is a Buffet R13, enhanced with MoBa barrels and a Backun bell. - Michelle

  • @markusscheelen
    @markusscheelen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Michelle, for that very nice and helpful tutorial!I actually had all the problems you mention, but now I can make my first decent tones!

  • @samjohnston88
    @samjohnston88 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are great. Thank you very much!

    • @ClarinetMentors
      @ClarinetMentors  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Sam Johnston Thanks for the kind words. I am glad they are helpful.

  • @MikkelAStrojek
    @MikkelAStrojek 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips thank you

  • @hectorrubalcava
    @hectorrubalcava 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias! I just bought mine

  • @Lynkevmusic
    @Lynkevmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very useful, thank you.

  • @AntonEpp
    @AntonEpp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Played my first note on a clarinet yesterday! Thanks for the great help in this video!

    • @ClarinetMentors
      @ClarinetMentors  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How exciting! If you start clarinet with good habits initially, you can learn really quickly. I hope you enjoy it!

  • @simrahqaddus7316
    @simrahqaddus7316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Played my first note today an I got it right!!!Thanks very helpful!!!!!!!!!!But how do you play a high note?

  • @jennybailey2998
    @jennybailey2998 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These videos are great, I can get a sound out of my clarinet at last, hopefully the rest'll come with practice.

    • @ClarinetMentors
      @ClarinetMentors  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +jenny bailey If you are getting a good sound, then you just need to learn where to put your fingers (which is easier). Good luck with it.

    • @jennybailey2998
      @jennybailey2998 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can get a fairly ok sound. Breathing & embouchure need improvement Only started playing about 2 weeks ago. Fingering seems quite easy- I used to played descant recorder at school.

  • @jennybailey2998
    @jennybailey2998 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just managed to get a scale C,D,E,F,G a bit squeaky but I can work on that.

  • @littlemisskimmycat78
    @littlemisskimmycat78 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mchelle! I played clarinet and bass clarinet in high school and it’s been over 20 years since I last played. I recently got my instrument out and had a play of it but I had trouble getting a sound out of it. I’m thinking it’s the reed, as it is a brand new reed. As I said, it’s been a long time since I last played so I have kinda forgotten how to get a sound out of a brand new reed. What can I do to rectify this?

  • @Cheeseswissstyle
    @Cheeseswissstyle 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice moba barrel, but what clarinet are u using?

  • @casbont
    @casbont 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tone Michelle! Is that a Backun barrel? I just ordered one of their Alpha Clarinets with a wood barrel/bell. I'm a woodwind doubler and need a clarinet that won't crack.

    • @ClarinetMentors
      @ClarinetMentors  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a Backun MoBa barrel. I love the sound quality. I'm sure you'll enjoy the Alpha!

  • @janneck9
    @janneck9 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please help! It seems like the space between my mouthpiece and my read is too big. I've just bought this secondhand clarinet, and I'm well aware that it's probably in a poor condition, but can I do something about this?

  • @tuanle4527
    @tuanle4527 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anh sheet ban nhạc nay bao nhiêu vay

  • @baocao6464
    @baocao6464 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your videos too, but I need headphones or a loud speaker to hear em, lol

  • @hectorrubalcava
    @hectorrubalcava 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Explain why those 11 thumbs down?

  • @naomifoster9328
    @naomifoster9328 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    TTTTHHHHAAAAAAANNNNNNNKKKKKK YYYYYOOOOOUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!
    SO MUCH!!!

  • @jansmisek9987
    @jansmisek9987 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your style very much and am going to join the learn clarinet comunity. Only one thing - you said, you teach clarinet for thirty years. That must have been a mistake - you would have to start teaching being five years old.

    • @ClarinetMentors
      @ClarinetMentors  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Jan Smíšek Maybe clarinet playing keeps us young!

    • @jansmisek9987
      @jansmisek9987 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure it does (:-)

  • @michellejernigan5890
    @michellejernigan5890 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi im try join u but not gong through i will follow on youtube !!!

  • @shorashmustafa7882
    @shorashmustafa7882 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    gOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD HOOD

  • @lshimon1
    @lshimon1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like your video too, but it is awfully quiet. In the future, you might want to use an external microphone plugged into the computer.

  • @shorashmustafa7882
    @shorashmustafa7882 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    gOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD HOOD