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- #72,441 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #66 in Clarinets (Musical Instruments)
Clarinet Parts
From the Manufacturer
All of our clarinets are tested at our factory and inspected again by skilled technicians at our Los Angeles distribution center prior to shipping. Please read the clarinet owner's manual carefully to assembled and tuned the clarinet properly.
Clarinet Owner's Manual
It is important to disassemble and thoroughly clean the clarinet after playing then stored in its case. Tips: Use a small amount of cork grease on joints to help ease assembly of the clarinet and wipe off excess grease. Rinse mouth after eating / drinking prior to playing. Always store the clarinet in its case when not in use to prevent damage. Avoid direct and extended exposure to: sunlight, rain, heaters, air conditioners. It is recommended to bring the clarinet to a skilled technician at least once a year to be serviced.
Getting Started
We recommend first time players to seek assistance from an instructor. If an instructor is not available, follow these steps below. Remove the clarinet from the case by lifting it from the edges. Never grab the clarinet by its keys.
Compact clarinet stand
Portable Compact Clarinet Stand
The compact clarinet stand is stored inside the clarinet bell. Assembling Instructions: 1. Unscrew cap at the bottom of the stand. 2. Extend the legs. 3. Screw cap back on with the legs extended.
MouthpieceAttaching the Mouthpiece
6. Attaching the reed: a) Moisten the thin end of the reed in mouth or in cup of water. b) Remove the ligature from the mouthpiece and then position the reed on the mouthpiece so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen just over the end of the reed. c) While holding the reed in place, slide the ligature over the reed and mouthpiece, adjust to fit, and tighten the ligature screws.
Large ring keyHolding the Clarinet
1. Lubricate all tenon-corks on the mouthpiece, upper and lower joints with cork-grease (included with package). Make sure to apply an even coat of grease. 2. In a twisting motion, gently attach the barrel to the upper joint of the clarinet. 3. In a twisting motion, gently attach the bell to the lower joint of the clarinet. 4. In a gentle twisting motion, connect the upper joint to the lower joint while gently pressing the large ring key to bring the upper bridge key up. (See photo on the left of the ring key on the upper joint). Using this method will prevent damaging the keys.
Tuning
Pitch is affected by temperature, so warm up the clarinet before playing by blowing air through it. Use a chromatic tuner or piano can help tune the clarinet. The tuning pitches for the clarinet are C and G. Play a C and G on the piano or find it on the tuner. To tune, pull barrel slightly away from the body. The length of the barrel to the body depends on individual preference and method of playing. To further adjust the intonation of the clarinet, put out on the upper and lower joints.
Upper joint bridge above the lower joint bridgeJoining the Upper and Lower Bridge Joints
5. The lower joint bridge key will slide under the upper joint bridge key. Be careful, as careless assembly can cause damage to the bridge keys. Align the upper joint bridge key on top of the lower joint bridge key. The keys of the upper and lower joints will be aligned as well. (See image on the left)
Maintenance
REED: Remove the reed from the mouthpiece by loosening the ligature and sliding it off. Gently dry the reed with a clean cloth and place it in a reed holder. CLEANING THE INTERIOR: After playing always insert the cleaning swab into the clarinet to remove moisture. After each use rub the outside of the mouthpiece with a soft cloth then scrub the inside of the mouthpiece with a mouthpiece brush. Use lukewarm water and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. CLEANING THE PADS: Dry the pads by inserting cleaning pad paper between the pad and the tone hole. Lightly press the key down and carefully pulling the paper away. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR: After each use, rub on outside of the clarinet with a polishing cloth to remove particles and fingerprints. use a key brush once a week to remove dust or lint that accumulates around post and springs and under key rods. Use a pipe cleaner on hard to reach areas. Tenons tend to collect moisture, especially at the upper and lower joints. Remove all moisture from tenons cork with gauze. Apply small amounts of cork grease on neck cork to maintain the quality of the cork and to make mouthpiece assembly easy. Remember to always remove the mouthpiece when not in use.
Neal Gray
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
The clarinet checks every box I was looking for. It's fairly inexpensive, easy to clean, new (because you can get used for less), and the entire set makes it really easy to get going. The reed placement and embouchure took about 2 months to adjust to play the high notes while working at my own pace, but they are now easier to play than the day it was delivered. It just took time. I also like the white look of this clarinet. Why not something different? It certainly has been a delight and I keep it right next to my work desk for those lulls in the day where a bit of clarinet will lighten my day.And that it does, satisfyingly.
Stephanie M.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023
It’s cute but not what I expected it was too light I feel like it was cheaply made. The sound wasn’t as strong either
ambry365
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
I think it is very nice, the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I used to play the clarinet and so I can tell it is good quality but maybe not the best. It's perfect for the price and for my daughter though, and it's in tune so that is all that matters!
Darth Skinny
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022
My clarinet from high school grew legs, thats another story, so after 30years i wanted to see how i felt about playing again so i bought this white one. It sounds fine and works good as of only playing it a few times so far. The cork fittings are very snug so greese well. Would recomend for first timer or someone trying to play again. May buy more expense one 2yrs from now but til then, i like this one!
Matthew J. Smith
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
I was faced with either repairing my clarinet that I'd been hanging onto since childhood or buying a new one. I couldn't find anywhere near me that would repair my clarinet. I would have to send it in and the price of repairs and shipping made me choose a new one. I found this one. This is a beautiful sounding clarinet and the over all value makes it that much sweeter!
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2018
Don't buy the product west of money and Amazon is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. I bought this for my daughter's music practice but after few months it started sounding weird. She used only once a week so the instrument was barely used. When I bought it came with one year of manufacturer warranty but when I contacted the Amazon they asked me to contact the seller and seller asked me to contact the manufacturer and the manufacturer said that seller is not a certified seller so they could not do anything. Contacted the Amazon and the seller again but they are not willing to address the issue.Waste of my money.
Jimmy
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2017
SUper
Janick St-Gelais
Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2017
Super
Jessica E. Dancison
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017
Was not impressed. My daughter could hardly get a sound out, wasnt sealed properly all you could here is air and mouthpiece and reeds were terrible. Music teacher said to send it back.
MommaBaker
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015
This was a gift for my daughter who started playing in her school band recently. The clarinet that I rented from the school was old and falling apart... literally. The keys kept falling out and I had to keep screwing them back in, and one key was locking underneath the one in front of it and even the band teacher couldn't fix the problem. It also had a terrible amount of air leakage.This Mendini B Flat clarinet was affordable and seemed suitable for a beginner. For the price, well under a hundred, I figured I wouldn't have a problem if she decided to not continue after this year. There is minimal air leakage, much better than the school's clarinet. The keys are secure and it plays much louder with much better sound than the school's clarinet.I purchased the white clarinet. To give you an idea of the color, it is much more of an antique white which means it has a very yellow cast to the color. It is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but when I ordered it I really thought it would be a striking white color rather than a linen white or antique white color.I am still giving this five stars because for the price you really can't expect anything better than what you are getting. If my daughter continues to play over the next few years I will then be willing to spend a couple of thousand dollars for a better clarinet, but for the beginner that she is, this is a wonderful clarinet for her to get started with.
e. reed
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2012
After playing a standard student clarient for the past few years in school band, wanted to get a personal clarinet to play over the summer. PLUS wanted it to be unique for playing in the band this coming fall - saw this white one and the whole package it came with, so it was a no brainer! Have played it several times thus far and it sounds great. Bear in mind that it is not a $2,000 instrument but it certainly does a great job. :-)
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