Learning to play the lowest notes on the clarinet using the lever keys at the bottom of the instrument is an important skill. Do not skip this step! Good squeak-free hand position is a must before crossing the break into the middle register.

This video reviews all of the low register fingerings from the lowest E to third-line Bb. The information in this video should be practiced with Pinkie Finger Gymnastics until there are no hand position squeaks.

This video explains scales.

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What's the difference between one-octave and two-octave scales? Paula explains.

How to cross the break. Building a bridge between the low register and the middle register is the most important skill to master during the first year.