this symbol means to play quietly
what is piano
are you here for today?
clarinet!
this the wooden (or synthetic) piece that you attach to your mouthpiece to make sound
reed
this note sits above middle C
D
this key has no sharps or flats
C major
this symbol means to increase in volume
is lightweight, made of brass and has 3 valves
trumpet
this is the metal piece that holds your reed in place
ligature
this is the first note of the F major scale
F
this key has 1 flat
this means to slow down and watch the director
ritardando
is typically used in marching band; and is a shorter, higher-pitched version of a flute
piccolo
this part connects the upper joint to the mouthpiece
barrel
this note is played on clarinet "open", or with no fingers pressed down
G
this key has 2 sharps
D major
this symbol means to go back and play a certain passage of music over
repeat sign
group is the timekeepers of the band
percussion
this is the lowest note on the standard Bb clarinet
E
this note sits on top of the staff
G
this key has 3 sharps
A major
this symbol means to raise a note by a whole step
double sharp
is actually a string instrument that is sometimes included in wind bands
string bass
name 5 different clarinets
(5 of any): Eb, Bb, A, Alto, Contralto, Bass, Contrabass, Basset Horn, C
this note sits on the second ledger line above the staff
C
this key has 5 sharps
B Major