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Re: Basics in caring for wooden clarinets

Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-10-21 14:13

Clarinet stands are only for use while you have the clarinet assembled but aren't playing during practice, rehearsals or concerts, but not for keeping clarinets on for any longer periods than is neccessary. Always put your clarinet away in its case after use and never left on a stand as there's always someone or something that can knock it over and dust will also collect on it.

It's always best to keep your clarinet in its case while not in use, such as in between practice sessions and travelling as that's the safest place for it to be. Also having the clarinet all in pieces allows any moisture to dry out and also allows the tenon corks to recover as keeping the joints assembled for very long periods will compress them.

Cases also give some insulation and protection against sudden temperature changes such as going from a heated house to a cold street or car and then into a warm rehearsal hall - the temperature change within the case will happen, but much slower than if you weren't using a case at all.

Always store your clarinet in an environment that's comfortable for you, never leave it in a car and never in extreme temperatures. If you're uncomortable being in a room for long periods that's too hot or cold for you, you wouldn't be too happy and neither will a wooden clarinet.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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