Charlotte Moore

Oboes and clarinets are woodwind instruments commonly used in many orchestral performances. To the untrained eye telling the difference between the two can be hard, both in their appearance and the sound differences. Since I was 11 years old, woodwind instruments have been close to my heart. Over the years, I have learned to play … Read more

In most cases, but not all, the clarinet is considered easier to learn and this is because it’s hard to make a musical sound with a flute, especially for a learner. Clarinets and flutes are woodwind musical instruments used in settings like orchestras and bands. The terms clarinets and flutes refer to a broad category … Read more

A contrabass clarinet is around 7 feet long. Its distinctive height piques interest and may intimidate a clarinetist, but playing one is a worthwhile affair. Learning to play the clarinet is a thrill for any music enthusiast, especially when it seems as challenging as a contrabass. The sheer size of a contrabass clarinet may unnerve … Read more

The bass clarinet is approximately 40 inches. It has keys of nearly 20 inches in length. Bass clarinets vary in size and model due to the number of keys they have and the materials used to make them respectively. As a clarinet player, one thing that drew me to the instrument was its versatility. Once … Read more

Over time you may need to sell your clarinet to get a new clarinet. You can sell your clarinet on eBay, Lisa’s Clarinet Shop, Facebook, Amazon, or other online marketing and selling platforms listed in this article. I stayed with my cousin, who played the clarinet for a long time. She advanced her skills in … Read more

A quality bass clarinet is priced as low as $1,500, with the higher quality ones being priced at a range of $2,000 up to $7,000, which depends upon the model that you want to purchase. World class and professionally used clarinets in balls and theatres range from a price as low as $10,000 up to … Read more

When your clarinet squeaks, it means that the air is not moving properly through the instrument. This can be due to an improper playing technique or a fault in one of the parts of the clarinet. A clarinet can be one of the best instruments to play thanks to its beautiful tones and not to … Read more

If your clarinet sounds airy, it is due to air leaking out which can be caused by poor embouchure or a mechanical issue with the clarinet. Playing and listening to the clarinet can be such a satisfying experience thanks to the beautiful tones and melodies that it produces. Shortly after I bought my clarinet and … Read more

Just like any orchestral instrument, playing the clarinet is not any easier or any harder. There are definitely some technicalities you have to understand and a learning curve you have to undergo before becoming an exemplary clarinet player. Clarinet beginner players always have one question in common; “is it hard to play the clarinet?” This … Read more

The clarinet is not a difficult instrument to learn. It just requires time and effort to learn just like other instruments. As music enthusiasts, life would be so much easier if we were born known knowing how to play instruments. Better yet automatically know how to read musical notes as soon as we open the … Read more