https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41 Don't forget to scroll down to watch all videos! en-us 2020-11-04 17:29:34 UTC 2024-12-19 20:48:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://sheetmusicplus.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/clarinet_aflat_eflat_bflat.jpg sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897419320 Always put your case flat on the floor with the label up.  Turn the case so that the clasps are facing you. Now you may open the case.]]> 2020-11-06 13:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897419320 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897429871 Watch this video. Learn about:
- What is a reed?
- How to treat your reed
- How to soak your reed
- How to put your reed away
- How to put the reed on the mouthpiece

]]> 2020-11-06 13:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897429871 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897449110 Use cork grease to hydrate all of your corks (the brown parts).]]> 2020-11-06 13:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897449110 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897454175 After your reed, mouthpiece, and barrel are together, watch this video. Learn about:
- The Band Face (embouchure)
- How to place your lips and teeth
- How to blow and make a sound
- Long Tone exercise]]> 2020-11-06 13:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897454175 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897461428 After you get a sound on your reed, mouthpiece, and barrel, watch this video.  Learn about:
- The parts of the clarinet
- How to put the whole clarinet together without hurting it
- How to hold the pieces so that you do not bend the silver keys]]> 2020-11-06 13:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897461428 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897477388 After your clarinet is put together, watch this video.  Learn about:
- How to hold the clarinet
- Hand position
- Finger position

Key points:
- Left on top, right on bottom
- Right thumb under thumb rest on the back
- Left thumb on the circle key on the back
- 45 degree angle

]]> 2020-11-06 13:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897477388 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897502766 After you have played your clarinet, watch this video.  Learn about:
- How to take the clarinet apart
- How to use your clarinet swab to keep your clarinet clean

- Wash your swab occasionally]]> 2020-11-06 13:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/897502766 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/898193754 - Use cold tap water
- Use white vinegar
- Use a soft cloth
- Soak the mouthpiece for 5 - 20  minutes. DO NOT soak the cork in the water!!
- Rinse with cool water and rub with soft cloth]]> 2020-11-06 16:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/898193754 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/898243440 Keep your mouthpiece minty fresh with this sanitizer spray, sold at Music & Arts Center.

You can also spray your swab with this solution once or twice to kill bacteria and to keep it smelling fresh.]]> 2020-11-06 16:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/898243440 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/905977375 This tool is called a METRONOME. Musicians use it when they practice in order to improve their time.  You can buy one like the one in the picture from a music store. OR you can look up a free metronome.
Google: metronome
It comes up right at the top.

This one is also good: https://www.imusic-school.com/en/tools/online-metronome/]]> 2020-11-09 20:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/905977375 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/905996311 Watch this video in Full Screen.  Practice playing your first three notes, E, D, C.

Key Points:
- Remember to use your "Band Face".
- Do not puff your cheeks.
- Cover the holes all of the way.
- Check to see whether you see the imprint of the hole on your finger.  
- You can use these three notes to play the songs:
      Hot Cross Buns
      Mary Had A Little Lamb]]> 2020-11-09 20:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/905996311 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/906033845 Watch this video in Full Screen. Practice playing your first FIVE note - C, D, E, F, G
Here is a list of songs you can play with 5 notes:
     Baby Shark
     Jingle Bells
     Dreydl, Dreydl (Dreidel, Dreidel)
Mary Had A Little Lamb
    ]]> 2020-11-09 20:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/906033845 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/917618751 Watch this video before you do anything else!

Key Points:
- Put a generous amount and rub with fingers
- Put grease on all the corks to prevent damage!]]> 2020-11-12 17:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/917618751 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/918009427 You will need a box of Filed 2 1/2 strength Bb clarinet reeds.]]> 2020-11-12 19:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/ije8q0mlzxjpyt41/wish/918009427