Clarinet Lesson 6: Moving Fingers

What is the correct fingering for low G on the clarinet?

• Thumb in the back, first three fingers of the left hand, and first three fingers of the right hand.

• Thumb in the back, first two fingers of the left hand, and first two fingers of the right hand.

• Thumb in the back, all fingers of the left hand, and all fingers of the right hand.

• No fingers down, only the thumb in the back.

How does a clarinet player typically change notes when moving from a lower note (like low G) to higher notes in the sequence demonstrated?

• By adding more fingers to the instrument.

• By lifting fingers one at a time from the instrument.

• By blowing harder into the mouthpiece.

• By adjusting the embouchure only.

What is a common reason for a weak sound when playing the clarinet?

• Not using enough air.

• Fingers not completely covering the holes.

• Blowing too hard.

• The reed is too soft.

When playing the clarinet with only the thumb and first finger down, how do you produce the next higher note?

• Lift the thumb off the thumb key.

• Lift the first finger off.

• Add the second finger down.

• Press the register key.