Clarinet Flashcards
Contra alto
Eb (down 8va M6)
Bass
Bb (down 8va + M2)
Soprano
Bb ( down M2)
Contrabass Clarinet
Bb (down 2 8va + M2)
Alto Clarinet
Eb (down M6)
Eb
Eb (up m3)
A
A (down m3)
Checklist for beginner to make sure reed is on mouthpiece
Reed isn’t broken
Ligature isn’t too high
Reed isn’t uneven on sides
Reed isn’t too high or low
Chalumeau
Low F to F#
Throat tone
G to Bb
Clarion
B natural to c
Altissimo
C# to c
List steps for making correct embouchure
Lip over bottom teeth
Top teeth on mouthpiece
Corners of mouth are held together
Five potential embouchure problems
Upper teeth biting into mouthpiece
Having too much mouthpiece in mouth
Embouchure too tight
Biting too much
Too much jaw pressure
Name two process to keep clarinet in good playing condition
Swabbed with weighted cotton after every use
Tone holes should be cleaned out every month
What parts of clarinet to be adjusted for pitch
Barrel
Middle joint
Bell
Lower joint
Name two brands of reeds and strength for beginner
D’dario reserve
Vandoren
2 2.5
How to store reed
In plastic case
How to seal reed
Soak in water and massage with fingers
Five possible causes of squeaking
Reed crooked on mouthpiece
Too much mouthpiece in mouth
Tone holes not covered
Bent bridge key
Bad reed
Which two notes identify the break
Bb to B natural
Two clarinet brands for beginners
Yamaha selmer
2 Mouthpiece for beginners
Van doren B45 m10
Clarinet method book
Bozzs etudes
Two orchestra pieces that prominently feature clarinet
Cappricio Espanol
Beethoven 6
Wind ensemble pieces that feature clarinet
Festive overture
Lincolnshire posy
Two solo works
Weber concerto
Copland concerto
Two prominent clarinetists
Jack brymer
Naomi drucker
