1. Interactive Clarinet Teacher A Guide Through the Fundamentals of the Clarinet and Clarinet Performance. By: Jordan Pasternak

2. List of Objectives Important aspects of playing any instrument Airflow Embouchure Technique Equipment Reeds Essential Repertoire Best places to buy equipment and music Q & A

3. Starting the Clarinet: Why play an instrument? To become good at an instrument you have to first have an understanding of music as a form of expression. The most important part of being successful in playing an instrument is to feel completely relaxed and natural, as if the instrument were an extension of your body. The instrument should be a tool for your musical expression, and an extension of your musical voice...

4. The Essence of a Wind Instrument: Airflow Before learning any technique, a student should learn how to produce a sound using his or her airflow. Long tones and control of ones air is essential when playing a wind instrument. Start by trying to produce a sound with just the mouthpiece and see how long you could hold the note, as well as how steady you could the pitch.

5. Embouchure: the complete control of ones airflow  Developing a good embouchure is essential to becoming a fine clarinetist.  There are many schools on embouchure cosmetics: the only thing that is clear is that the embouchure is the tool in which a beautiful tone is produced.

6. Technique: The Fingers  The clarinet has a wide range, as shown below. To achieve full continuity in all ranges, the airflow, embouchure, and fingers all have to work together.

7. Q&A With Jordan Send your questions and comments to: jgp248@nyu.edu Clarinet Links on the Internet