You can play many styles and genres of music on the Clarinet. It’s particularly well suited to Jazz & Orchestral. The Clarinet is seen in most orchestras as part of the Woodwind section.

The Clarinets diversity in sound allows it to sit comfortably in a Jazz Band, a Classical Wind Ensemble, a traditional Orchestra or common varieties of Folk Music.

Like all Woodwind instruments, you are free to express yourself on the Clarinet and can have a lot of fun improvising, either by yourself or with others, just remember it’s in the key of Bb!

Student Clarinets are widely available to purchase at affordable prices. Brands like Buffet, Yamaha & Jupiter offer student models which sound good and are comfortable to play. Student Clarinets are also widely available to rent for a small monthly fee, making it easier to start learning the instrument without a large financial commitment.

If you think the Clarinet might be for you (or your child), then you’ve chosen a good starting instrument that won’t break the bank. Like with every instrument, you can find expensive and exquisite models which are best suited for advanced/professional players, but don’t let this put you off.

If you’re unsure where to begin, we have a range of Student Clarinets for Rental & Purchase which include everything you need to get started.

The Clarinet has a warm and expressive tone and is capable of a wide range of sound. Here are some examples of its versatility across multiple genres:

The Clarinet is the ideal Woodwind instrument for beginners. It’s affordable for students, easier to play than most of its cousins and has a versatile sound that works across a wide range of genres.

Learning a new instrument can be quite daunting, especially if you’ve never done anything music related before. Not all instruments are made equal, some are much harder to learn than others (Bagpipes anyone?), the Clarinet is a great starting point and serves as a gateway to many other instruments.

The transferable skills learnt from the Clarinet mean you can transition fairly easily to other instruments in the Woodwind family. A common path is to start with the Clarinet and move onto the Saxophone. Although the Saxophone is different, many principles of play are the same and the skills learnt on the Clarinet, will give you a good base point for the Saxophone.

Although the Clarinet is an accessible member of the Woodwind family, like all instruments, it requires a degree of patience, perseverance and practice in order to get the most out of it.

Ever noticed how a Clarinet player moves their fingers with speed & precision?

All Woodwind instruments require a good level of hand-eye coordination and dexterity. A variety of hand positions and precise finger movements are required to get the best out of the instrument.

As an active Clarinet player, you’ll develop your coordination and fine motor skills.

Being a Woodwind instrument, you’ll be giving your lungs a good workout every time you play as well!

All orchestras have a Woodwind section and within this you will find multiple Clarinets. School bands may be more popular in North America, but they do exist in the UK and they are rarely seen without Woodwind instruments such as the Clarinet.

The Clarinets popularity means you will likely find a good level of support as a student and options for orchestras and bands to join as you develop your playing ability.