ADVANTABE • FaUNDATIQNS Caring for Your Clarinet Mouthpiece ^ — j Assemble, tune, deán and lubrícate your instrument á § first time under the guidance ofyour teacher. for the Ligature ¿r^ Applying Cork Grease Cork grease applied to the corks just prior to assembly promotes an easy, proper fit of clarinet joints. A thorough, even coat on all cork joints provides protection and extends cork Ufe. It is a good idea to wipe off oíd cork grease before adding new. Barrel Register Key (on back) ^7 Assembly • Attach the barrel to the upper joint and the bell to the lower joint. • Connect upper joint and lower joint with a gentle, twisting motion. Pay careful attention to the bridge keys — careless assembly easily damages them. Tone Hole Rings • To move them into alignment, hold upper joint keys lightly, making sure the bridge key is up. Align upper joint bridge key on top of lower joint bridge key. E* :ge Tone Hole Rings Y-7 Placing the Reed on the Mouthpiece • Gently hold the reed in your mouth for a few minutes to wet the reed before putting it on the mouthpiece. • Place the ligature on the mouthpiece with the tightening screws to the right. Lower Section • Place the reed on the mouthpiece and secure it with the ligature. The standard position is where you can just see the tip of the mouthpiece above the reed. Bell To keep your instrument in top condition, have it professionally by a qualified repair technician playing cleaned annually. A D V A N T A G E ^7 • FDUNDATIO Getting Started • Sit up straight on the edge of a chair with your feet fíat on the floor. • Right thumb under thumb rest. • Keep thumbs straight, fingers curved and cióse to the tone holes. Making your first sound Using only the mouthpiece and barrel; • Fold your lower lip slightly over your bottom teeth. Place the reed on your lower lip. The mouthpiece should be in your mouth about 1/2 inch. • Rest your top teeth on the mouthpiece. Cióse your mouth around the mouthpiece as ¡f saying "too." • Take a full breath. Exhale through the mouthpiece and play a long steady tone. 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