The Beginner’s Complete Guide to the Clarinet

Congratulations for beginning your clarinet journey! ♫

The clarinet is by far the best instrument out there (or at least it is according to me and this small corner of the internet), and I have several resources to help you get started.

I’ve written several articles which will help guide you along as you navigate the process of learning clarinet, and I’ve organized these into a sequential step-by-step outline below.

1. First things first – do you own a clarinet? If yes, proceed to the next step. If not, here are some articles which will help you determine the best choice for you:

• Buying your first clarinet

2. Now that you have a clarinet, make sure you know how to put it together and take care of it!

• How to assemble a clarinet
• Clarinet Care 101

3. Here’s the fun part – playing the clarinet!

There are several fundamentals you should develop in order to make playing clarinet easier. For this, I suggest taking one-on-one private clarinet lessons. Here are some things you should know about taking clarinet lessons.

4. If you’re ready to dive into fundamentals, here are some of my complete guides to the clarinet:

• Why Am I Squeaking? A Troubleshooting Guide
• Complete Guide to Articulation (as well as my Articulation Troubleshooting Guide)
• Complete Guide to Crossing the Break
• Complete Guide to Clarinet Pinky Fingerings (don’t forget to download my free Pinky Fingering Chart)
• Complete Guide to Clarinet Tuning (and Common Clarinet Tuning Mistakes)
• Complete Guide to Developing Better Technique

I hope these articles help you navigate your way through the wonderful world of clarinet! I will keep this article updated as I created new resources.

Happy practicing!