Clarinet Lesson 5: Holding Both Hands

How should the right hand be positioned on the clarinet?

• Thumb on top of the thumb rest, fingers covering holes.

• Thumb under the thumb rest, fingers covering holes.

• Thumb under the thumb rest, fingers resting lightly on keys.

• Thumb on top of the thumb rest, fingers resting lightly on keys.

Where should the left hand thumb be placed on the clarinet?

• On the long key on the back of the instrument.

• On the circle under the long key on the back of the instrument.

• On the first hole on the front of the instrument.

• Resting freely without touching the instrument.

When playing a note with the left hand, how many fingers are primarily used on the front of the clarinet, assuming the thumb is in place?

• One finger

• Two fingers

• Three fingers

• Four fingers

If a note on the clarinet doesn't come out or squeaks, what is the first thing to check?

• The mouthpiece is correctly attached.

• The reed is wet enough.

• All fingers are completely covering their respective holes.

• The instrument is assembled correctly.

What is the difference between the "regular G" and the "low G" on the clarinet?

• Regular G is played with the left hand fingers lifted, while low G is played with all left hand fingers down.

• Regular G is played with all left hand fingers down, while low G is played with the left hand fingers lifted.

• Regular G is played with the right hand fingers lifted, while low G is played with all right hand fingers down.

• Regular G is played with all right hand fingers down, while low G is played with the right hand fingers lifted.