Understanding and Perfecting Your Clarinet Tone

Clarinet is a beautiful and interesting instrument to play. Whether you are playing jazz, dixie, classical or another genre, the clarinet has tremendous appeal. It has a woody tone with depth, edge, and a rich quality unparalleled.

Achieving the perfect tone, though, isn’t that easy. The instrument, mouthpiece, reed and other factors such as facial bone density and the shape of your jaw come into play. Then, there’s the size of the auditorium, hall, or room. And, if you are recording, the quality of the equipment and mastering techniques become one of the primary issues.