Methods and exercises for expressive performance on clarinet

Hello everyone! Today, I will explain some exercises to improve your expressiveness on the clarinet. The clarinet is characterized by a beautiful tone and rich expressiveness, and I will show you how to improve it.

Utilizing dynamics and phrasing


Dynamics (the intensity of the sound) and phrasing (the breaks between phrases) are important in clarinet playing.
Practice the proper use of dynamics and phrasing to improve your expressiveness.

Tonal variations


Producing a variety of tones enriches the expressive power. Bright tones, dark tones, soft tones, etc,
Explore the variations of tones you can draw from your clarinet.

Pursuit of Expression


Enhance your expressiveness by putting emotion into your playing (of course, prerequisite technique and accurate music reading are essential).
(Of course, prerequisite technique and accurate music reading are essential.)
Aim for objective performance with an understanding of the music's story and the composition of the piece.

Selection of Practice Songs


It is important to select appropriate practice pieces to enhance your expressive ability.
There are also unaccompanied exercises related to melody.
(like the Chopin Farewell Song on the piano).
Work on polishing the skills necessary to sing the melody.

Recording and Reflection


Recording/recording and reflecting on your own performance will help you improve your ability to express yourself.
You can learn a lot from sound alone, though,
If you want, video recording would be more effective.


As you evaluate yourself, find areas for improvement and continue practicing.

Incorporate these playing techniques and practice pieces to enhance the expressive power of your clarinet playing!