The Mouthpiece
The mouthpiece is the part of the clarinet that the player blows into. It is made of a hard material, such as ebonite or wood, and has a thin, flat reed attached to the front. When the player blows air into the mouthpiece, the reed vibrates and produces a sound.
The Barrel
The barrel is the part of the clarinet that connects the mouthpiece to the body. It is a cylindrical tube made of wood or metal. The barrel helps to focus the sound produced by the reed.
The Upper Joint
The upper joint is the longest part of the clarinet. It is made of wood or metal and has a series of holes drilled into it. The holes are covered by keys that the player presses to change the pitch of the sound.
The Lower Joint
The lower joint is the part of the clarinet that connects the upper joint to the bell. It is made of wood or metal and has a series of keys that the player presses to change the pitch of the sound.
The Bell
The bell is the flared end of the clarinet. It is made of wood or metal and helps to amplify the sound produced by the reed.
The Keys
The keys are the parts of the clarinet that the player presses to change the pitch of the sound. The keys are made of metal and are attached to the upper and lower joints. When the player presses a key, it opens a hole in the clarinet, which changes the length of the air column inside the instrument. This, in turn, changes the pitch of the sound.
How the Parts Work Together
When the player blows air into the mouthpiece, the reed vibrates and produces a sound. The sound travels through the barrel and upper and lower joints, and out of the bell. The holes in the upper and lower joints are covered by keys that the player presses to change the pitch of the sound. The bell helps to amplify the sound produced by the reed.