Don't Let Your Clarinet Crack!

[@Slimdancer]

1:08 oh crap 😂

[@liafen.gargoles8650]

Wow! it's a great help for a beginner clarinetist like me❤Thank you❤

[@ClarinetHQ]

We're glad you found it helpful!

[@notypicalblonde]

Great info thanks! What swabs do you recommend?

[@ClarinetHQ]

Thank you! Anything silk with a weight at the end of the string and specifically made for clarinet. There are a number of good ones out there, but this is one: www.amazon.com/Hodge-Silk-Clarinet-Swab-Black/dp/B0002F4Y8W There are some good microfiber swabs out there as well, but you need to be careful. Microfiber swabs can be thicker, which makes it easier to get caught on the register tube. ProTec, Vandoren, and BG all make microfiber swabs. They are really great at absorbing moisture, probably better than silk. If you get one, just be extra certain that it's for B-flat/A clarinet and be extra careful when swabbing.

[@cezsoft]

GREAT. Thank you very much!🙏❤

[@ClarinetHQ]

You are welcome!

[@rjh2772]

Should I oil the bore on a new clarinet and where do I purchase Pure sweet Almond oil.

[@ClarinetHQ]

I would, especially if it's brand new. It'll help prevent the wood from taking on too much moisture, which can happen with new instruments. You should be able to find sweet almond oil at grocery or health food stores. If not, you can find it at an online retailer like Amazon. Just make sure it's 100% sweet almond oil.

[@maximoflores4524]

Hello, I just had a question. I'm allergic to all nuts, so for bore oil, do you know of any other oils which can substitute something like almond oil? Thank you in advance and for the video too.

[@ClarinetHQ]

That's a good question. All natural, non-petroleum based bore oils are also good. Doctor's Products makes one (www.doctorsprod.com/product-page/bore-doctor-15ml) and Music Nomad makes another (www.musicnomadcare.com/Products/Bore-Oil/). Neither says specifically what types of oil they use, so you may want to contact the manufacturer and make sure they don't use any nut oils.

[@emjay2045]

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