About Clarinet lessons

Why choose a clarinet?

It's wonderful to lose track of time, leave the news behind, and completely lose yourself in another world. Your world! And if the sound of the clarinet appeals to you, the choice is easy. Of course, you'll first book a trial lesson to get acquainted with your teacher and, if you've never played the clarinet before, with the instrument!

Is the clarinet a difficult instrument to learn?

Once you master the technique of playing a single-reed instrument, you can quickly get a beautiful sound from your instrument. With a little practise every day, you'll soon get the hang of it. You'll master the clarinet fingering quickly, and you can start exploring your favourite music.

What is a single-reed instrument?

A single-reed instrument is a wind instrument with a mouthpiece and a single flat reed. Like the saxophone, the taragot, and the chalumeau, the clarinet has a single reed.

How do you play the clarinet?

You blow air through a mouthpiece, passing it through a cylindrical tube with a small bell at the end. The single reed is clamped into the mouthpiece and acts as a membrane that vibrates in your mouth when you blow.

What is embouchure?

Your embouchure (mouth position and lip tension) directs the airflow directly into the instrument. You curl your lower lip inward, over your lower teeth, and apply slight pressure to the reed. This influences the timbre and pitch.

Holes and Keys

The clarinet has finger holes and keys. The holes covered by the fingers often have a ring (breastplate) to operate keys that are out of reach of the fingers. Some keys are played with the little finger. The holes are all on the front, except for the thumb hole on the back.

What are clarinet reeds made of?

Most reeds are made of antarctica. Synthetic reeds are also available. The stiffness of the reed affects the sound and ease of blowing. This is expressed as a number from 1 to 5. Beginners often use 2.5 for the stiffness of the reed.

What is the predecessor of the clarinet?

The chalumeau is considered the predecessor of the clarinet. This instrument was developed in the late Baroque period and, like the recorder, has holes and the same fingering. Read more about the chalumeau here.

What is a taragot?

In Central European folk music, besides the clarinet, the taragot or tarogato is also played. This is a wooden instrument that resembles the clarinet in appearance. The sound is clear and sultry, reminiscent of a soprano saxophone. The name of the instrument originally comes from Hungarian (tarogato). The Romanian name is 'Taragot'.

In which types of music can you use the clarinet?

The clarinet can be used in a wide variety of music. The clear sound of the clarinet is indispensable in symphony orchestras, concert bands, folk music ensembles, and brass bands. Think of atmospheric melodic lines and virtuoso passages in Balkan, Greek, Klezmer, jazz, or classical and contemporary music. The clarinet also plays an important role in classical chamber music and as a solo instrument.

Bass clarinet

There are many sizes and types of clarinets. Depending on the key, desired sound, and repertoire, experienced clarinetists can choose from a wide range of instruments. The bass clarinet has the largest tube, the lowest pitch, and the most distinctive sound.

Is switching from saxophone to clarinet difficult?

Not at all! Most saxophonists get a good sound from a clarinet right away, and you quickly get the hang of it!

Do I get group lessons?

You get private lessons for the best results. Making music with personal attention is relaxing and enjoyable, and at the same time, you're truly working meticulously and consciously to create something beautiful! You'll work on sound, rhythm, harmony, and melody, and even the smallest details matter!

Who are the clarinet lessons for?

Clarinet lessons are for adults and children, both beginners and advanced.

Never forget!

Music moves you and enriches your life. It allows you to express your feelings without words. You communicate in a different way than usual, and that's exciting! Through music, you tap into different layers of your being, and making music stimulates your creativity.

More information

Choose your Clarinet teacher

Congratulations! Your next step is to check out the page of the music teacher you want to know more about. Get in touch with the clarinet teacher in your area and book a trial lesson!

Trial Clarinet Lesson

The trial lesson is the perfect situation to discuss the frequency of the lessons, the location, the music styles you like most or other styles you may wish to explore and to get to know your future clarinet teacher. Book your first lesson pack, and receive a free trial lesson. (Normal price EU 25,- )

Private Music Lessons For All Ages

At Vivaldi Music Lessons website you will find all types of music lessons for beginners and advanced. Instrumental and vocal music lessons for children, teenagers and adults.

Why Music Lessons?

Music lightens your mood, cheers you up, gets you moving and gives you positive energy! Making music is one of the most motivating and healthy activities in life!

Your Favourite Music

The repertoire for clarinet which you find the most personal to you is where we will focus our attention. For this, constructive feedback, personalised exercises, tips and inspiration from a dedicated professional clarinet teacher are best choice!

Lesson Packs

Lesson time, payment of the lessons and location are arranged individually between you and your clarinet teacher. Packs of 5 or 10 clarinet lessons of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes.

Lesson Locations

The Clarinet Lessons will take place at the teacher's place or studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Online Clarinet Lessons

If you wish to follow online lessons, you can contact the clarinet teacher of your choice directly and discuss the possibilities.

Classical to Pop and More!

If music is your passion and classical, baroque, jazz, pop, latin, world music or any other kind of music is where you find the most inspiration, you're welcome to sign up for a trial clarinet lesson.

Music Theory Lessons

Do you wish to know more about the backgrounds of music? Learn more about harmony, tonalities and musical structures? Find your clarinet teacher and discover the advantages of knowledge of music theory.