CLARINET GIFT IDEAS

Items that are bold are necessary for playing the instrument, and items that are not bold are not crucial but would potentially improve your child's playing or enjoyment of the instrument.
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All links are suggestions found on Amazon.com based on our experience with good quality and good reviews. You may of course search for other options or buy comparable items at a local music store!

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UNDER $15

• ​​​​Reeds - 3 pack (SIZE: 3)
• Silk Clarinet Swab
• Cork Grease
• ​Reed Case for 4 Reeds​
• Standard of Excellence: Book 1 (if they lost theirs)​​
• Thumb Rest Cushion
• ​Mouth Piece Cushion
• ​Clarinet Stand
• Polishing Cloth for Silver Keys
• Thumb Protector for Sore Right Thumbs
• Fun Clip-On Mustache​

$15 - $25

• "Rico" ​Reeds - 10 pack (SIZE: 3) - get a 10 pack if they break reeds often or if you don't want to have to buy reeds again soon
• "Vandoren" Reeds - 10 pack (for a noticeably better sound)
  • 5th + 6th Grade: 2.5
  • 7th + 8th Grade: 3​​
• Reed Case for 8 Reeds
• ​New Ligature
• Tuner/Metronome (if you don't have a smart phone with the option of downloading a tuner/metronome app)
• Higher Quality Clarinet Stand

OVER $25

• ​​Professional Mouthpiece (Greatly improves the sound of the clarinet and makes playing easier! Get the TRADITIONAL style. If you got your clarinet from David French, it probably has this mouthpiece already.)
• ​​Gator Clarinet Case (Small lightweight cases with many fun colors to choose from, well-known brand)
• ​Protect Clarinet Case (Fun colors with lots of room for accessories, well-known brand)
• Other Clarinet Cases - make sure to read the reviews
• New Intermediate or Professional Clarinet - email Ms. DiMento for quality brands.