How to Make a Correct Clarinet Embouchure

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble your clarinet and make sure your reed and ligature are positioned correctly.

   Experiment with this as you get to playing, if this placement doesn't work for you. , Try to stretch your lower lip out as if you are putting on lipstick, which will flatten your chin and help you to produce a better tone. ,, If you point it forward, it won't create as great of a sound. , Scoot forward slightly in your seat.
   
   This helps air flow and tone quality.
   
   This is very important because if you slouch the noise won't sound right , Start softly, so you can barely hear it, then start increasing the volume by blowing more air in the clarinet.
   
   If you've done it right, it should make a nice sound instead of a squeak or a weak noise.
   
   If not, try adjusting how much mouthpiece is in your mouth.
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   Step 2: Place your two top front teeth onto the flat surface opposite of the reed

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   Step 3: about 1 centimeter (0.4 in) to 1.5 centimeters (0.6 in) from the tip.

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   Step 4: Place your bottom lip so it goes over your bottom teeth - don't put too much of your lip into your mouth - and put your lip onto your reed.

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   Step 5: Wrap your lips around the mouthpiece in a "closing the drawstring" fashion to make sure the air is locked

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   Step 6: but don't squeeze the reed too hard

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   Step 7: or you'll squeak.

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   Step 8: Position the mouthpiece so it points down.

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   Step 9: Sit up straight

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    Step 10: and don't let your back slouch and touch the chair.

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    Step 11: Close your eyes

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    Step 12: think happy thoughts

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    Step 13: and blow into the instrument.

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