1. Have the clarinet in the appropriate key. For "Jana Gana Mana," the clarinet should be in the key of C.
2. The music for Jana Gana Mana is arranged in the Key of D.
3. The tempo of the national anthem should be at 29 quarter notes per minute
4. Begin the piece with a deep breath. Hold the clarinet with your left thumb and index finger and place the reed in your mouth.
5. Blow air into the clarinet while depressing the appropriate keys with your fingers
6. Play the notes slowly and clearly, following the rhythm and pitch of the melody.
7. Practice playing the national anthem until you are comfortable with the notes and rhythm.
8. Use the fingering chart provided for the clarinet when playing the song.
Here is the fingering chart for "Jana Gana Mana" on the clarinet in the key of C:
Jana Gana Mana Fingering Chart
Note | Fingering
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D6 | 0000
C#6 | 1000
D5 | x0xx
D#5 | x0x1
E5 | x001
F#5 | 00xx
G5 | 000x
A5 | 0x00
A#5 | 1x00
B5 | xx00
C6 | 0x0x
C#6 | 1x0x
D6 | x1x0
D#6 | 2x00
E6 | 2000
9. Practice playing the song along with a recording or with other musicians.
10. Enjoy playing the Indian national anthem on your clarinet!