Beginner Clarinet Lesson - The First Three Notes

[@iancenteno3387]

I'm a beginner and starting today I hope I like it

[@dilanmartinez2325]

+MrSelfridge thank you this helps alot

[@rylie101f.t.w4]

Ian Centeno

[@tappbert3323]

I found my clarinet that I haven't touched in like, 8 years. Im inspired to play again.

[@snowpearl5908]

I used to play the clarinet in elementary school. I got kicked out of band class because my math was so bad so I have to take extra math classes. then I never played the clarinet ever again. now I'm in college, and my clarinet is still in my room. I hope one day I'll try playing it again. I completely forgot how to though.

[@brandon23471]

I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful tutorials. You explain things very simply and thoroughly, and it makes learning the clarinet relatively simple and pain free. Cheers!

[@jamespiper1710]

man these videos are so so helpful. i've recently started teaching myself flute and clarinet and came across your starter videos for both and they're invaluable. thanks so much!!

[@faaqcee7896]

I'm waiting for a clarinet to arrive in the mail. I'm most excited! Thanks for the help.

[@treysworldadventures]

The first note anyone should learn on the Clarinet it an open G. No fingers down, just your finger on the thumb rest and your mouth on the mouthpiece.

[@chickenmuffin]

Trey Litle In a way I agree, and I'm always changing my personal philosophy on this. Playing G, F, E for the first three notes is indeed easier from an airstream and dexterity perspective, but some teachers argue (including myself) that this is a very "unsteady" position and leads to less than ideal posture, with smaller students feeling inclined to grab the clarinet by the bell or hold it between their knees for support. Also, the fact that no finger holes are closed disorients the student and they feel inclined to look down at their hands. Learning E, D, C first, while slightly more challenging, gives you the advantage of proper instrument support, and being in a major key right away that lets you learn simple songs like mary had a little lamb and hot crossed buns within minutes. Personally, I teach students under 12 A, G, F first, and I have them use a neck strap if possible. This also puts them in a major tonality, but prevents any issues with dexterity and finger size. Anyone 12 and over (or with larger hands) I will have learn E, D, C though.

[@tracytran4006]

The reason why people say it's E D C might be because they want to try to play a song that most people know why is Hot Cross Bun. Doing open G it's not as easy to find a song. Also, for open G some people recommend play G with your right hand down because the tuning is better.

[@chickenmuffin]

Tracy Tran Yes but if you start on G then you can teach hot crossed buns as A G F instead.

[@elenali660]

Very very good teaching cause mum brought me a clarinet and I learned clarinet from you

[@ravikalyanaraman9848]

I am learning the clarinet and I know 5 notes and I am 9 years old and the notes I know are E G C D and F and you did a great job!!

[@arianapedroza126]

This is really helping me a lot I already remember my C D E F G notes and I’m barley starting tomorrow I’m so excited but nervous thank you for the help:)

[@Lovefrequencyenergy]

Thank you. Played the clarinet decades ago. Refreshing with your good teaching.

[@cr4tmc956]

I love your videos! I don't even play the clarinet, I play violin. I want to buy a clarinet one day though so I can actually learn how to play it. Most of my friends play it, and I just think that it is a beautiful instrument. Even just watching you play in your videos is great!

[@emmaleary2490]

idk why im watching this i have a social studies essay due tomorrow

[@transgendermickeymouse733]

I am playing clarinet for middle school and hopefully a long time after and I chose it today and the guy said he think I will play it good and I would be a good player and with you helping you could really improve anyone!

[@lidispacheco5912]

my son is in 4th grade band i told him about you he is learning better with you and his band teacher i hope he will get better playing a clarinet

[@cr4337]

good job, i liked the way u described da ways to to play da notes. i got confused, and when u told me how to play it. now im gonna practice thx

[@savageslimez3724]

+MrSelfridge hi your great

[@frankruiz6982]

too confusing

[@baderalsubaie9669]

U r a perfect teacher

[@dustbunnys]

Wow thank you. I just got a clarinet and Thanks to your videos, I was able to start playing it right away!!!

[@grace.youngblood]

Thank you. I play the clarinet in my school band and only have practice on Mondays. I want to learn more. I already know more. 👍🏻😀

[@henryospencer]

Don't just blow... to initiate the tone, place the tip of your tongue against the tip of the reed and opening of the mouthpiece and say (not really with your vocal chords) "Dah". This is called "tonguing". This should be taught from the very beginning

[@deborapease8105]

I'm going to play the clarinet this year!!!

[@felecia1776]

Thank you Mr. Selfridge I'm on my way!

[@josephguerra1515]

you are a really good teacher

[@tubbytuba1]

I just scrolled down, and someone in the past has answered my question...thanks.

[@ccsitaround]

Really nice lesson, hope you will do the other clarinet notes, too. Thanks a lot.

[@krishnadhari4122]

Thanks,this is helping me for grade 7!

[@betoluna7277]

I can do everything good except my band face, I do it but when i blow theirs no sound. Any help? (Im using my brothers account)

[@basherbang1421]

OMG thank you my band teacher is so happy because I know the notes already

[@jasmincuaresma7746]

thank you for teching me how to play a clarenet

[@rias554]

He could just be a singer. I can’t even sing “ Do Re Mi “ without a voice crack

[@savageslimez3724]

This helped me soooo muchhhhhh this is great thanks for the video

[@katy3347]

Thanks you helped my brother a lot.

[@clarinetmanny7201]

Very well presented

[@elliecollins2468]

thx for making that video ur really good at it

[@katwilkinson93]

Could you make a fingering chart for clarinet? I run into E# sometimes & I don't know which key to press, is it the same as the F key? Or F#?

[@SaltAndLight1027]

In music there is no E#, it is the same as an F. Just as there is no B#. Remember E#=F, B#= C. Hope this is what you meant :)

[@katwilkinson93]

Andres Ramirez weird! lol they have some weird ways in those notes sometimes lol

[@y1k35_]

Hi. I'm 13 years old and currently play flute, saxophone, percussion and piccolo but am thinking about playing clarinet as well! I just love the timbre and sound of the instrument. Can anyone recommend any good (but not too expensive) brands/models for a beginner??

[@ambrosiogarcia8340]

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[@lozer6234]

I just got a clarinet today and every time I play C, it sounds like A. Is it because I have a different type of clarinet or am I doing something wrong?

[@SmileyFaceBandit]

My band teacher let me bring my clarinet and im doing better thanks to your help

[@gavancaldwellmac]

About to buy my first clarinet - also playing saaphone as a beginner - not sure if its the right thing to do but love the sound of the clarinet - anything I should be aware of on the change - I intend learning both hope that is not to conflicting - appreciate any advice rendered

[@fernandorizo9413]

Awesome, can you make a video with the whole chromatic scale on a Eb clarinet? please!!

[@felecia1776]

Hi Mr. Selfridge I am significantly better at playing CDE since starting to practice only 4 days ago. I am hearing a buzz when I play however is this because of the way my mouth is around the clarinet? Any suggestions to remove the buzz?

[@hectoraguilar770]

Hi teacher. I have 3 questions: why when you play those three sounds in your clarinet fingering are exactly like Bb, C, and D in my keyboard? How come when I play my clarinet, the same fingering sound as A, B, and C# in my keyboard? Why are called C, D and E sounds when in my keyboard are another up sounds iof those you were playing and the ones I was playing too ? It is very confused for myself. Please tell me why...

[@Gorlicc]

:D IM HAPPY ABOUT THIS GREAT JOB!

[@sirgreat5348]

I've played the oboe for about 2 years and I want to pick up the clarinet Do you think it will effect my oboe playing? If my skill level matters I'm first chair in a middle school varsity band

[@randybaculio3919]

Mr Selfridge can you help me playing my clarinet. Im having a hard time playing high register notes.i dont know if its because of the technique (embouchure) I am using or I assembled the reed and mouthpiece incorrectly. I am using 2 and 2 1/2 reeds.

[@alonzo9772]

Can you teach how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? I like that you show the images of the fingerings.

[@ilikecanoeing8334]

Thx for the beginner tips

[@fernandorizo9413]

CAN YOU MAcan you make a video with the whole chromatic scale?

[@chetter1860]

I am playing in 6th grade band but I had no idea how to play but this vid help me

[@trishnguyenn]

im a beginner and starting today i hope i like it

[@joaolucasoliveira4054]

Good job!! Thanks

[@thqubebithqubebi8915]

thank you sir

[@patrioticpluto2836]

Thanks this really helped me I just started playing clarinet +MrSelfridge

[@Gonk_101]

im starting band and i am a clarenet so i need help knowing what to do

[@tired3718]

Same girl same.

[@seasonly_winter2046]

Yep

[@kaylacrow1256]

This is so useful!

[@MusicLivOn]

OMG thank youuuuuu this helped so much!

[@MsShortrose]

is my c note supposed to be really low

[@stumbleisawesome]

I'm consistently playing my three notes flat, the E registers as a D and the D as a C and so on. suggestions?

[@mahpianodi]

I’ve checked your notes on the piano and it’s wrong, as in your D is actually C. Could you clarify the issue?

[@jit3576]

I can't play the do note and it's frustrating I've tried to switch how deep I put my mouth in the mouthpiece and I always get nothing can you help?

[@jit3576]

***** thanks I know what I've been doing wrong

[@elliecollins2468]

is there like a seceret to put on the reeds

[@1ivyfallorbit]

Ellie Collins no just line it up with the mouth piece.

[@2000cch]

why did i watch this??? i play the saxophone!

[@daisyg194]

So do I ahhaa

[@laggotfortnite1669]

hey guys I got my clarinet a few days ago and when I make sound I have a iry sound. the sound is coming out fine, but I could hear blowing. if you reply thanks

[@laggotfortnite1669]

airy*

[@zanderputman6463]

make sure that it is properly put together and that the right valves are pushed down, if it still does, then I don't know because I am a beginner, hence why I am here.

[@ApexPlays]

Can someone help me with my high notes? I squeak all the time. My band director put his mouthpiece on my clarinet and high notes sounded fine. So could it be something with the reeds? If it is what hardness should I get to hit the high notes?

[@christahodges3233]

Im learning to play with my daughter! Thanks these were great!

[@pokemonanimaljamopening3530]

thank you

[@polcottgmail]

Thanks!

[@icyphine8593]

What about the other 2 notes on the upper joint

[@alenirsic3500]

Why cant I play c? Like no sound comes about...

[@andyayala7130]

I am starting band and i will be the clarinet i think i will use you videos and if i get good I'm going to subscribe to you

[@agapikourkounakis2588]

plz post a video about how to read notes on clarinet

[@b12gaming33]

+Agapi Kourkounakis YES EXACTLY

[@micahelagriffin8366]

OMG YES

[@iancenteno3387]

YEEEESSSS!!!

[@riverjennings7454]

Wait why is c b flat and d c and e d? When I matched the notes on my piano c natural was b flat and d natural was c and e was d.

[@heatherboyd1180]

It's because the clarinet isn't a concert pitched instrument. Concert pitched instruments, like piano, are considered C instruments. The clarinet is a B flat instrument. What this means, is if the piano plays a B flat, you'll play a C to match it. All you have to do is go up two half steps (or keys) or a full step to figure out what you should play, or go down the same to change from clarinet to a C instrument.

[@veronicasbaciccheer8530]

I am a flute player but im learning clarinet for fun and its hard.

[@amandalafferty1216]

thankyou having trouble at cadets trying to get to everyones level

[@aisha7359]

Is it possible for a trombone player to play the clarinet?

[@wyatt6097]

Poof Edits if you practice... you can play anything

[@KrazedCrafting]

Thanks! : D

[@dingdong1223]

I'm here to learn a little bit more of how to play my clarinet and I haven't gotten any of the notes right so far

[@styleitup2222]

Hello!My name is faye I was wondering if you can teach me trap queen on flute.Love your videos!☺☺☺

[@monstertruck611]

Here: C D A B A C A D F F G A BCD A B CD A G D A C C DD AA FF GG AA EE DD EEEE there :)

[@jubenuntaratsuanbudh9187]

Uhhûkimn is abuttttttttttttttttttttttytty

[@user-ph4rk3ok6e]

What about Flight of the Bumblebee

[@Amber-xo1ev]

I'm not sure if I can get it

[@wyatt6097]

Amber Sinkler, just keep practicing

[@dameeen9132]

Im in 5th Grade picking band for an alective...

[@gamercoolcraft4208]

At least I'm playing this next week thursday

[@benshapirohamburgerhelper1239]

As a flute player trying clarinet i can say you can easily play 35 notes without havinv to breathe (on clarinet)

[@zakarya569]

What's B again

[@SM08_]

I remember just last month I learned this, now I know the flats and sharps.

[@mcastro2002]

I'm entering band!!!!!!

[@codykrafka9261]

I have to say my sister is amazing now

[@willspence2324]

nice

[@jocelynceron5509]

I'm playing clarinet the year

[@jocelynceron5509]

I mean this year

[@danm9719]

samee

[@cwdor]

good

[@EmmaKo071201-aiyuan]

when you watch clarinet beginner lesson videos because you have a project due on this in three dayssss

[@maverick7873]

Ti??= is Si(pronounce "Ce" in english) (B)

[@the_big_bang_artist256]

I've never ever been in a band class I'm in beginner in 10th grade hope I do well

[@tubbytuba1]

Hi..my only concern is that your E was actually a D, your D was a C, and your C was an A#! I have a note recognizer app on my phone, which I checked with online tone videos. Aren't you supposed to adjust the instrument to get the correct note? No offense, but just checking.

[@hannaletzring4517]

Lol, I've played the clarinet for almost 5 years now, why am I watching this

[@connorjacketpotato]

I tried everything it doesn't work

[@dabi211]

That's right nice and ssslllooowwww

[@hoon8822]

.i just started the clarinet

[@comedyrpg5243]

Why not G? Omg for me I’ve been playing it for years and it’s so easy

[@lilly._.zephfam7573]

my band book taught us e,f,and g

[@micromusic3307]

My notes are wispy!