All Things Clarinet
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*Equipment needed:
Swab for cleaning out instrument, daily.
3 working reeds in your case at all times. *See below.
Neck strap. Optional, but highly recommended
Optional equipment
*Links provided are for example. Most items can be purchased at local music stores.
About reeds
Reeds are necessary to play your clarinet. Reeds are made from cane and are very thin. Because they are so thin, they can easily break. It is important to take very good care of your reed by keeping it in its storage case when not in use. Never leave the reed on the mouthpiece when putting the clarinet away (think germs).
Reeds can be purchased individually, in packs of three, or boxes of 10. I recommend purchasing a box of 10, so you always have plenty of reeds. Reeds also come in different strengths. I recommend a strength of 2 or 2-1/2 for young players. As you get better (middle school and high school), you can increase the strength of the reed. You can purchase reeds at local music stores or online here.
Videos
How to open the case and learn the parts
How to assemble mouthpiece, barrel, & reed
Putting the instrument together
