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Instrument Care & Maintenance - there are some differences of opinion about some aspects of instrument care.  I have included a variety of links, from several sources.  Use your best judgment and/or follow the advice of your child's private teacher, the instrument manufacturer or the store where you have purchased the instrument.

• Clarinet Care and Maintenance

• Clarinet Care

• F Sharp! - use this mp3 file with your barrel and mouthpiece, to work on a better embouchure.

Instrument Specific Links

• International Clarinet Society.

• The Clarinet Pages.

Accessories - pictures are shown to provide some examples of high quality accessories.  There are other brands available.

• Professional mouthpiece, a Morgan Protone, Vandoren B45, Hite Premier or Selmer HS* (* means star).

• Rovner ligature/cap.

• Five good reeds, size 2 for beginners.  Most students move to a 2 1/2 some time in fourth grade, or early fifth grade.  Many 5th grade students play on a size 3 (ask me if you have questions, please).  Recommend brands include:  Vandoren (use 1/2 lighter than my first recommendation) & Rico Royal.

• Fibracell Reed - A synthetic reed is a nice option for many students.  Size "soft" will work well for most elementary-aged students.

• Reedguard II protective reed case.

• Cork grease.

• A clean swab.

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