Clarinet Supplies
Band Book
Measures of Success Book 1 for Clarinet (Beginning Band)
Measures of Success Book 2 for Clarinet (Int. and Adv. Band)
Reeds
You know how there are some things in life where the brand name doesn't matter? Reeds are NOT one of these things. You must have high quality reeds to play on. You need to have at least three reeds with you at all times. The quality of the reed (brand) and the strength of the reed directly impacts your ability to play. We recommend Vandoren reeds. They produce the most consistent and highest quality results. Reeds come in different strengths, with a higher number representing a "harder" reed. Harder reeds take more embouchure strength to play, but get a better result once you are strong enough to play them.
Vandoren #2.5 (Beginning Band)
Vandoren #3 (Int. and Adv. Band)
Reed Guard
To protect the reeds from chipping and also to help keep them from warping.
Reed Guard
Mouthpiece
The mouthpiece that comes with most beginning clarinet rentals is not very good and actually gets in the way of the students being able to make the most progress and meet their full potential. Luckily, there is a very affordable mouthpiece that is significantly better and makes a tremendous difference even at these beginning stages.
Fobes Debut Clarinet Mouthpiece
Ligature
Another great item to upgrade is the ligature. The ligature is what holds the reed in place on the mouthpiece and directly affects the tone quality you produce.
Rovner Ligature
Other Recommended Accessories
K & M Clarinet Stand - help makes it more stable and less likely to fall over when resting. I have one for every instrument I own.
Rubber Mouthpiece Pads - for the top of your mouthpiece makes it more comfortable
Microfiber Cleaning Swab
Cork Grease
Videos
Here are some examples of great clarinet playing. Watch all of these at least once. You will want to watch the ones at the end (the performance ones) a zillion times.
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