Clarinet tips: reeds, ligatures and practice
How to position a clarinet reed correctly
Correct reed positioning is essential for a regular and comfortable response. Learn how to adjust centring and height accurately and avoid common mounting mistakes.
How to position a clarinet reed correctly
Correct reed positioning is essential for a regular and comfortable response. Learn how to adjust centring and height accurately and avoid common mounting mistakes.
Why isn't my clarinet reed speaking properly?
A reed that responds badly is not necessarily a bad reed. Position, moisture, strength, ligature, embouchure, airflow or the instrument itself may be responsible.
Why isn't my clarinet reed speaking properly?
A reed that responds badly is not necessarily a bad reed. Position, moisture, strength, ligature, embouchure, airflow or the instrument itself may be responsible.
Why does my clarinet squeak? The 8 most common causes
Why does a clarinet squeak? A badly positioned reed, finger leak, tight embouchure or mechanical problem may be responsible. Discover 8 common causes and solutions.
Why does my clarinet squeak? The 8 most common causes
Why does a clarinet squeak? A badly positioned reed, finger leak, tight embouchure or mechanical problem may be responsible. Discover 8 common causes and solutions.
How to choose a clarinet ligature
Sound, reed stability, centring, comfort, screws, protection, accessories and switching between B-flat and A clarinets: discover the key criteria when choosing a ligature.
How to choose a clarinet ligature
Sound, reed stability, centring, comfort, screws, protection, accessories and switching between B-flat and A clarinets: discover the key criteria when choosing a ligature.
How to avoid breaking clarinet reeds
The tip of a reed is extremely fragile, but many accidental breaks can be avoided. Discover good habits for handling, mounting, protecting and storing reeds.
How to avoid breaking clarinet reeds
The tip of a reed is extremely fragile, but many accidental breaks can be avoided. Discover good habits for handling, mounting, protecting and storing reeds.
Ligature: one screw, two screws or automatic system?
One screw, two screws or automatic centring: what are the real differences? Compare tightening, reed positioning, precision, repeatability, protection and comfort.
Ligature: one screw, two screws or automatic system?
One screw, two screws or automatic centring: what are the real differences? Compare tightening, reed positioning, precision, repeatability, protection and comfort.