Clarinet Care

1. Use cork grease on all instrument corks prior to each time you play your instrument.
2. After playing the clarinet, dry the inside of the clarinet using a clarinet swab.
3. Wipe the outside of the clarinet with a soft polishing cloth removing fingerprints and oils left by our hands.

Weekly clean the inside of your mouthpiece with warm water mixed with dishwashing soap (Dawn/Joy/etc.), and a mouthpiece brush.

Items needed to clean your instrument.
Cork Grease – $2.00
Clarinet Swab – $3.00
Soft Cleaning Cloth – $3.00
Mouthpiece Brush – $3.00

You can purchase these from Mr. Shepard. Please make checks payable to YMS. You can purchase these items online or at a local music store like Music Time 2214 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 696-9882.