What you'll learn
- You are able to assemble the clarinet
- You are able to play the first note on the clarinet
- You are able to play the instrument with a correct gesture, embouchure, air blowing...
- You are able to play some easy tunes.
Requirements
- You need to have the clarinet and its necessary accesories.
Description
Welcome to Doc Chen's O'Dalla Channel. We are launching the first-ever clarinet lesson series. If you are searching for a course to learn the instrument, this is the most fundamental and the best way to start playing your clarinet. Whether you are just a student or an adult who wants to learn to play the clarinet, this is the best source for your learning.
There are five topics in these five videos. In each video, you will hear Doc Chen explain and demonstrate all the subjects discussed.
1. Working with the Mouthpiece and the first note.
2. Playing the long note with steady air support.
3. Playing the tonguing note with steady counting.
4. Assembling your whole instrument.
5. Maintaining the best body gesture.
You can find the note charts, demonstrations, practice materials, explanations, ...etc to help you learn how to play the clarinet step by step. Of course, the most important step is for you to keep practicing. After each lesson, you will be assigned the homework. Don't forget to hang in there and do the practice daily.
Please prepare your clarinet, reed, ligature, metronome, and other accessories. We are going to take a fly and enjoy your clarinet playing right away.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who is insterested in learning clarinet, no matter what age. You need to be able to practice 5-10 minutes a day in the beginning, and at least 15-20 minutes at the end of the classes.
Instructor
- 5.0 Instructor Rating
- 3 Reviews
- 10 Students
- 1 Course
Doc Chen has been a professional performer and educator for over 30 years. His experience includes a position as a Dean at the Department of Music and Assistant Professor in a college for 16 years and as a private educator and judge/speaker at numerous competitions and occasions.
Under his guidance, many students achieved the 1st placement at the TMEA All-Region/All-State Auditions and Solo Competitions. Some pursue their dreams of music careers in clarinet performance and music education, including the Julliard School of Music in New York, Baylor University in Texas, Berkeley School of Music in Boston, and Oklahoma State University...