Category Archives: ClarinetMike’s Clarinet Teacher Tips

ClarinetMike Tip on “Going Over The Break”

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

Teachers of beginning clarinet students should not teach “Going Over The Break” using the right hand down short cut.  The only exception to this is when a student is having real trouble and “freaking out.” Then, for a very, very … Continue reading →

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7 Tricks For Clarinet Teachers

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

Are you a new clarinet teacher looking for help? Are you a seasoned clarinet teacher looking for upgrades? Have you taught the clarinet since the Hoover Presidency and want to continue to improve? Well, ClarinetMike is lookin’ out for ya! … Continue reading →

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The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Below I discuss two common fingerings that should be taught to beginning (and all) clarinetists. First space F#/Gb.  Beginners are often taught to play this note in a chromatic … Continue reading →

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Clarinet Reed and Ligature Placement: Improve Clarinet Tone and Articulation in a Flash!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

Clarinet Reed and Ligature Placement: Improve Clarinet Tone and Articulation in a Flash! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Clarinet (and saxophone) sound is all about reed vibration. The more and better the reed vibrates, the better the sound. (In fact, the … Continue reading →

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Clarinet Embouchure: 5 Steps to Beautiful Clarinet Tone!

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

ClarinetMike says, “The 5-C Clarinet Embouchure Below Works Great. Check It Out!” Also, my basic ClarinetMike Clarinet Clinic Handouts (including 5-C Embouchure below) are available in an Easy-To-Print-PDF HERE. I give permission to all readers of the ClarinetMike Blog to print, copy … Continue reading →

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SWAB YOUR CLARINET!!!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Spring Break is over here in Texas, but the weather is beautiful and mild –  lots of sun and 70 degree temperatures! [Hang In There Northeast USA!] Nevertheless, there’s a lingering issue I must comment on. It has come to … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike Teaching Tip: “Play Like You Are First Chair”

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

ClarinetMike Teaching Tip: “Play Like You Are First Chair” by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” I have noticed that it is sometimes difficult to get across to a student how to project their sound well when playing a solo for a … Continue reading →

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