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Why did you choose the clarinet?
Did you choose to play the clarinet? Or does it sometimes feel like the clarinet chose you? We all have a story of how we came to be clarinet players. How did you discover the clarinet and what about…
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What advice would you give to someone just starting to play the clarinet?
Let’s try to think back to when we first started learning to play the clarinet. What’s the one thing where you think, “I wish someone had told me this” about our amazing instrument?…
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Have you ever played the wrong clarinet in a concert?
If you play in an orchestra, band, or even in chamber music, and you’re switching back and forth between Bb and A clarinets, it can sometimes be a little bit too easy to grab the wrong one.…
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Show us your mouthpiece!
We clarinetists can often get a little obsessive about our mouthpieces, and it’s no wonder: it’s the piece of equipment that has the greatest impact on our sound, range and articulation,…
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What's your favorite piece for wind/concert band?
A lot of us tonebase clarinetists play in a wind/concert band and understandably love every minute of it! There’s nothing quite like sitting in a big section of clarinets and we usually get the best…
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What is on your musical bucket list?
We all have dreams and aspirations that drive our musical journeys! Whether it's mastering a challenging piece, performing at a specific venue, or collaborating with a favorite artist,…
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Who are your clarinet heroes?
We all have clarinetists in mind, whose concerts we’ve seen or teaching we’ve experienced, who inspire us to reach new heights! 🌟 Who are your clarinet heroes? Whether it’s a legendary performer,…
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What is your favorite time of day to practice and why?
We all have our unique rhythms when it comes to practice, and we want to hear from you! What’s your favorite time of day to dive into your music, and why?…
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Share a picture of what’s on your music stand!
We want to see what’s inspiring you! Share a photo of your music stand and let us in on the pieces you’re currently working on. Whether it’s your current solo repertoire, a favorite book of studies,…
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What's your favorite piece by Weber?
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) is one of the most widely played and important composers for us as clarinetists. He wrote many works that feature the clarinetist as soloist, from his Concertino,…
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What would you like to see on tonebase Clarinet?
Are there any artists or topics that you feel would be perfect for tonebase – that we haven’t added yet? What’s missing? Was there anything you were expecting or hoping to see that we didn’t think of?…
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Show us your clarinet!
Is there a story behind how you came to play your clarinet? What make and model is it? Are you a lifelong Buffet player, or do you prefer Selmer? Or perhaps some other brand altogether?…
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What is your routine for breaking in reeds?
We all have different routines for making our reeds work best for us, and some of us like to think of this as a reed “battle plan”, part of our preparation for our practicing for the week,…
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What music are you practicing right now?
Here at tonebase, we share knowledge not just about clarinet fundamentals, but also about the inner workings of the repertoire that means the most to you.…
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What are your fall practice goals?
Whether you call it fall or autumn, the cosy season is starting for those of us in the northern hemisphere! It’s time to curl up at home with a big cup of coffee and… practice!…
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Which clarinet player from the past would you love to meet?
It’s time to jump inside the tonebase clarinet time travel machine! ⏰🚀 Whether it was Benny Goodman, the so-called “King of Swing” or Anton Stadler (the clarinetist who collaborated with Mozart on…
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What is your favorite Etude book?
We’ve all probably spent our fair share of hours playing etudes. Is there a book – old or new – that stands out to you? It could be one of the old reliable books,…
