Clarinet Lesson 3:Embouchure

What is an embouchure in the context of playing an instrument?

• The way you hold the instrument with your hands.

• The position of your fingers on the keys.

• How you hold your face muscles to play the instrument.

• The type of reed used for the instrument.

What letter should you say to help form the correct embouchure for the clarinet?

• M

• P

• V

• B

When playing the clarinet, where should the mouthpiece be placed relative to your top teeth?

• Under your top teeth.

• Against your top teeth.

• Above your top teeth.

• Between your top and bottom teeth.

If the sound produced from the clarinet is weak and thin, what does this indicate about the mouthpiece placement?

• You have too much mouthpiece in your mouth.

• You don't have enough mouthpiece in your mouth.

• The reed is too soft.

• The clarinet keys are not properly closed.

What does a loud, abrasive sound or a high-pitched squeak from the clarinet typically indicate?

• The player is blowing too softly.

• The player has too much mouthpiece in their mouth.

• The player has too little mouthpiece in their mouth.

• The clarinet is not assembled correctly.