Playing tenor sax is easy for me. Is a clarinet really that hard?

1. Is tenor sax easier than clarinet?
2. What is harder sax or clarinet?
3. How hard is it to play the tenor saxophone?
4. Is it easy to go from sax to clarinet?

Is tenor sax easier than clarinet?

Saxophone is simply an easier instrument than clarinet overall, and is more commonly used in rock music. It's the natural choice. That being said, oboists often find clarinet easier because the embouchure is a bit firmer, which they're used to.

What is harder sax or clarinet?

While clarinet may be harder in general, both instruments have their own characteristics that make them easier or harder to play. The clarinet has more fingerings to learn and it's more difficult to “cross the break” between registers. Saxophone can be challenging initially because it's bigger and heavier.

How hard is it to play the tenor saxophone?

These instruments are extremely difficult to play, due either to their size and the technique required to play them. So back to our 4 models: among them, 2 are especially popular: The alto sax – which has a bright, higher pitched sound, and… The tenor sax – which has a fuller, deeper sound.

Is it easy to go from sax to clarinet?

On a saxophone, it's relatively easy to do without hassle. On a clarinet, you are going from a much shorter tube (all notes open) to a much longer tube (all notes closed). A bit more difficult. The best advice here is to again practice it slowly.