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A Brief History of Clarinet

A Brief History of Clarinet

Single reeded woodwind instruments date back to Ancient Greece and beyond, but the modern clarinet developed directly from a Baroque instrument known as the chalumeau. Around the turn of the 18th century, an instrument maker named Johann Christoph Denner added a register key to this instrument to create the first modern clarinet. The instrument caught on quickly and it had become a standard part of the orchestra by Beethoven’s time, although it was widely used before that. Mozart in particular loved the sound of the clarinet and he wrote many pieces featuring it. As the 19th century progressed, the clarinet was further developed to create a more consistent sound and many different sizes of the instrument exist. The most common clarinet is the Bb soprano clarinet, but this link will familiarize you with all the different members of the clarinet family.

When to Start Clarinet Lessons

When to Start Clarinet Lessons

Musika recommends that children wait to start learning how to play clarinet until at least seven or eight years of age. The main reasons for this are that smaller children can have difficulty reaching all the keys on the instrument. The clarinet also requires strong muscles in the face and good breath control in order to create the proper embouchure and to blow enough air through the instrument. Older children and adults of all ages can begin to learn to play clarinet at any time.

Obtaining aClarinet

Obtaining aClarinet

The clarinet comes in many different sizes, but beginning students should look to purchase or rent a Bb soprano clarinet as it is by far the most common. A local music store can also help you determine what a good fit for you would be and guides such as this can be very useful in determining what to look for. You will also need to purchase reeds which come in a variety of sizes and brands. Your Musika teacher can also be of help in deciding what the best route for you is both in choosing your instrument and in purchasing reeds.

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