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CLARINET
The clarinet is a member of the woodwind family and is capable of playing both loud and soft, with several different tones.
Made mostly from wood, the clarinet produces a fluid sound when air is blown between a single reed and also the mouthpiece.
It’s used in practically every style of music today.
“No birdcall is the musical equal of a clarinet blown with panache”
Edward Hoagland
Best Clarinets for Beginners – Our Expert’s Guide
Get to know the best student clarinets as we identify the best brands, how much should you pay, or the differences between a poor quality clarinet and a high-quality one.
Our experienced clarinetist contributor Cooper White wrote a detailed guide specifically for beginners on what to look for before buying a student clarinet.
Popular Clarinet Brands (The Ones You Should Know)
As a clarinetist, choosing the right clarinet brand can be overwhelming. We guide you through the most popular clarinet brands.
Discover the top-rated clarinet brands.
Differences Between a Wooden and a Plastic Clarinet
Cooper identifies what are the main differences between Wooden and Plastic Clarinets.
Also, what are the best brands for each type? And which one should you choose depending on your level?
Used Clarinets – What to Know Before Buying
Used clarinets are a great alternative for beginners looking to start with the instrument. But what should you consider before buying a used clarinet?
What should you look for? Where to buy them? And at what prices? This guide walks you through such answers and more.
Looking to Sell Your Used Clarinet?
Our clarinet expert Cooper White, answers most of the common questions when someone is willing to sell a used clarinet.
How much are they worth, what factors influence their price, and where to sell them?
Clarinet Rentals – What Options Exist? At What Costs?
Several factors can affect your decision to rent a clarinet.
What types of rentals exist and at what cost? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each rental option?
Synthetic Clarinet Reeds – Are They a Good Option?
This article is entirely dedicated to synthetic reeds. Are synthetic clarinet reeds worth trying?
And what are their main differences to cane reeds? Are they better or worse?
Other Clarinet Articles
The Contrabass Clarinet – a Comprehensive Guide to its Beauty and Complexity
E Flat Soprano Clarinet for Beginners: Info to Get You Started
Intermediate Clarinet Music (The Beauty of Interpreting Various Styles)
Our Clarinet Expert Contributor
Cooper White
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Cooper is a Multi-Instrumentalist, with vast knowledge and more than 10 years of experience performing with Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, and Blues Harmonica.
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He teaches individual online classes for Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Harmonica, and Bass guitar.
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He is also an entertainer with his own shows, as well as a producer of his music and of others. He mostly plays Jazz, Classical and Popular music.
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Has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston and studies in Classical Performance at the Lionel Hampton School of Music