Clarinet Assembly

The clarinet has many different parts, and putting it together can be a daunting task for a beginner. Ideally, it would be best if you wait until your teacher can demonstrate it so that you won't risk damaging your instrument. Please ask one of your parents for assistance the first few times you put it together. By using the following guidelines, you should be an expert in no time.

This is the way I assemble my clarinet. However, some people may start at the top with the mouthpiece and work their way down. Either way is fine. In fact, your teacher may want you to start out with just the mouthpiece and the barrel, so that you can practice forming the correct embouchure.