Why can I not play some notes on my clarinet?

Allen didn't check to see what gender you are before he automatically assumed you for an electric guitar person. While lessons, even cheap group lessons are a better way to go, I'm with Tony, I'm of the 60's70's generation and Mel Bay Guitar Method books were our main resource. This is a nice basic website that can start you in a right direction at least.

Avoid playng Tabs later. Learn the chords and use the traditional "songbook" way of learning and playing songs. http://www.guitarguitar.net/guitar-guide... Learn the proper way to hold and tune your guitar..Learn how to change strings.

Learn how to tune it without a digital tuner. Learn to match pitches with an E note on a piano or other guitar player and use the 5th fret tuning method, that way you won't be dependent on a little box to help you tune the guitar.

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