by Wes Rice | Jun 9, 2021 | How To
Besides the mouthpiece, the barrel has perhaps the greatest affect on the playability of your clarinet. In addition, the barrel is the first piece of the clarinet to “blow out”, and by this, I mean that the dimensions of the barrel change from their stock...
by Wes Rice | Jun 9, 2021 | How To
All instruments deteriorate over time, and gradual changes in feel, tuning, spring tension, etc. can easily go unnoticed to the player. This guide is meant to help recognize the most frequent aspects of the clarinet to come out of adjustment, which are usually...
by Wes Rice | Jun 9, 2021 | How To
Choosing the right clarinet barrel is critical. Besides the mouthpiece, the barrel has the greatest effect on playability of any part of the clarinet. A barrel which plays incredibly well on one instrument may not play well with another. Even though the clarinet...
by Wes Rice | Jun 9, 2021 | How To
Oiling the keysRegularly oiling the keys will not only prevent rusting and seizing, but it will also promote better key action and feel. In addition, the lubrication provides a barrier against wear on the hinges of the clarinet and will prevent the keys from becoming...