Why is it so hard to find a good clarinet joke? Maybe because reeds are so fragile, like the punchlines! But don’t fret, fellow music lovers, because we’ve tuned our ears and gathered a symphony of rib-tickling clarinet humor to brighten your day. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, a student just starting out, or simply someone who appreciates a good chuckle, get ready to laugh your way through this collection of the finest clarinet jokes around.

Puns About Clarinet Playing

You can’t spell “fun” without “pun,” especially when it comes to musical wordplay. Get ready for some clever puns related to playing the clarinet itself.

Here are some jokes about playing clarinet:

  1. Why did the clarinet player break up with the oboe player? He said she was too reedy!
  2. What do you call a clarinet player who’s always late? Chronically sharp.
  3. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite exercise? Scales-ercise.
  4. Why did the clarinet player bring a ladder to the rehearsal? He wanted to reach the high notes.
  5. Why was the clarinet player always calm? He knew how to reed the situation.
  6. What do you call a clarinet player who can’t remember their scales? A scale-ton.
  7. How does a clarinet player communicate secrets? Through reed-ding between the lines.
  8. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite type of math? Alge-brahms.
  9. Why did the clarinet player get lost in the music store? He couldn’t find the cleft.
  10. Why did the clarinet player start a garden? He heard it had good soil for reeding.
  11. What do you call a clarinet player who loves computers? A bytehoven aficionado.
  12. Why did the clarinet player bring a map to orchestra practice? He didn’t want to get alto-gether lost.
  13. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite snack? Semi-quaver crackers.
  14. Why did the clarinet player get a ticket? He was flat broke and couldn’t pay the sharp fine.
  15. What do you call a clarinet player who’s always complaining? A whine-phony.
  16. How do clarinet players stay in shape? They do lip-ups.
  17. Why did the clarinet player refuse to play in the rain? He didn’t want to damage his wood-wind.
  18. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite kind of weather? A breezy allegro.
  19. Why was the clarinet player a good detective? He knew how to track the notes.
  20. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite holiday? Tootsgiving.
  21. Why did the clarinet player bring a blanket to rehearsal? He heard the concert was going to be a drag.
  22. What did the clarinet player say to the faulty reed? “You’re blowing my mind… in a bad way!”
  23. What do you call an unorganized pile of clarinet sheet music? A musical mess-terpiece.
  24. Why did the clarinet player need a vacation? Because he played himself sharp trying to make the audition.
  25. What is clarinet player’s favorite day of the week? Tootsday.
  26. Why did the clarinet player get out of a boat? Because it was taking him to bass.
  27. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite part of a joke? The punch line.
  28. Why did the clarinet player get a new mouthpiece? Because the old one was reed-iculous!
  29. What do you call a clarinet player who’s afraid of heights? A treble-maker.
  30. What job should a clarinet player avoid? The reeding room.
  31. Why did the clarinet player go to the bank? To get his notes cashed.
  32. What should a clarinet player do if they fall into water? They should go to B-flat.
  33. Why did the clarinet teacher go to jail? For assault and battery!
  34. What did the clarinet say to the reed? “You complete me!”
  35. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a trampoline? You take your shoes off before jumping on a trampoline!
  36. What do you call a clarinet player who’s good at telling stories? A wind-bag.
  37. What do you call a clarinet player who’s also a lawyer? A sue-saphone.
  38. Why did the clarinet player put the clarinet in the freezer? Because he wanted cool jazz!
  39. What do you call a clarinet player who’s always right? A clef-er clogger.
  40. What do you get if you drop a piano down a mine shaft? A flat miner.

Clarinet vs. Other Instruments Jokes

The age-old debate of which instrument reigns supreme leads to some hilarious comparative jokes. These gags playfully poke fun at the clarinet in relation to its orchestral peers.

Here are some jokes:

  1. What’s the difference between a clarinet and an onion? Nobody cries when you chop up a clarinet.
  2. Why is a clarinet better than a mosquito? You can swat a mosquito.
  3. What do you call a clarinet at the bottom of the ocean? A submarine.
  4. How are clarinets and lawsuits alike? Everyone is happy when the case is closed.
  5. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a trampoline? You remove your shoes to jump on a trampoline.
  6. What do you call 50 clarinets at the bottom of the sea? A good start.
  7. Why did the clarinet get kicked out of the orchestra? Because it was too sassy-phone.
  8. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a bad golfer? A bad golfer sometimes gets lucky.
  9. How is a clarinet like an egg? It’s better when beat.
  10. Why did the clarinet break up with violin? She had too many strings attached!
  11. What do you call a clarinet that can breathe fire? A brass dragon.
  12. How do you get a guitar player to play softer? Put the music in front of him. How do you get a clarinet player to play softer? Take the music away.
  13. What do you call a sad trombone? A gloomy trombone. What do you call a sad clarinet? Just a clarinet.
  14. What does a bicycle and a clarinet have in common? If you don’t have breaks you’ll probably crash.
  15. What’s the difference between a dead snake in the road and a dead clarinet player in the road? There are skid marks before the snake.
  16. What do you call a clarinet that’s been bitten by a vampire? A count bass-clarinet.
  17. How is a clarinet like a pistol? Both are easier to buy than a silencer.
  18. What do you call a clarinet floating down river? Pollution.
  19. What do you call a clarinet with no keys? Useless
  20. What’s the difference between a lawnmower and a clarinet? You can tune a lawnmower.
  21. What’s worse than 500 clarinets? One cello.
  22. Why did the clarinet cross the road? To get away from the banjo player.
  23. Which is more popular – a clarinet or a pizza? You can’t top a pizza!
  24. What is the difference between a clarinet and a viola? A viola burns longer.
  25. What does a clarinet have in common with a lawsuit? Everyone is relieved when the case is finally closed.
  26. What do you call a clarinet that can’t play? A paperweight.
  27. Why was the clarinet lonely? Because it had no strings attached…unlike the violin!
  28. WWhat’s the difference between a clarinet and a lawn mower?You can tune a lawn mower.
  29. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a trampoline? You take your shoes off before jumping on a trampoline.
  30. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a chain saw? You can tune a chain saw.
  31. What do you get if you drop a piano down a mine shaft?A flat Minor.
  32. What’s the difference between a viola and a clarinet? A clarinet makes a better fire.
  33. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a terrorist? You can negotiate with a terrorist.
  34. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a fish? You can’t tune a fish.
  35. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a woodstove? You can’t chop up a clarinet for firewood.
  36. What’s the difference between a clarinet and a frog? One goes “ribbit”…. the other goes “ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, reeeeet!”
  37. What do you call a clarinet that’s good at hiding? A bass in disguise.
  38. What do you get when you cross a clarinet with a rooster? Musical crow-fusion!
  39. Why was the clarinet jealous of the trumpet? Because the trumpet always brassted around.
  40. What did the drum set say to the clarinet? “I can’t hear you over all my cymbal-ing!”

Reeds and Their Funny Quips

Every clarinet player has a love-hate relationship with reeds. Here are some light-hearted quips about those temperamental little pieces of cane.

Here are some jokes:

  1. Why was the reed so popular? It was always in tune with the times.
  2. What did the clarinet say to the reed during a performance? “Don’t crack under pressure!”
  3. Why did the clarinet player bring extra reeds to the desert? In case they got dry humor.
  4. What do you call a reed that’s always telling jokes? A corny reed.
  5. Why did the clarinet player name their reed ‘Hope’? Because they hoped it would last longer than five minutes.
  6. What’s a clarinet player’s least favorite type of movie? A reed-make.
  7. How do you make a reed laugh? Give it a tickle reed!
  8. Why did the reed get a standing ovation? It gave a sterling performance.
  9. What do you call a reed that’s also a detective? A clue-inet reed.
  10. Why did the reed go to therapy? It had too many emotional vibrations.
  11. How do you comfort a sad reed? Tell it a tuning story.
  12. Why did the reed get detention? Because it was cutting class.
  13. What’s a reed’s favorite type of weather? Reed-ing weather.
  14. Why was the reed always invited to parties? It knew how to make the music swell.
  15. What do you call a reed that’s been to space? An astro-reed.
  16. If a clarinet and a saxophone have a baby, what do you call it? A reed instrument.
  17. “I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news,” the doctor said to the clarinet reed. “You’ve tested positive for canecer.”
  18. A clarinet player walks into a music store. He asks, “Do you have any clarinet reeds?” The clerk says, “Yes, we have boxes of them.” The player replies, “Great! I’ll take a box that has a few good ones in it.”
  19. Why was the clarinetist mad at his reed? Because it was flat-out refusing to cooperate.
  20. What did the clarinet say to the reed? You complete me!
  21. Why did the clarinet player break up with his reed? Because it was too sharp.
  22. How do you get a clarinet reed to do what you want? Just wing it!
  23. Why did the reed cross the road? To get to the other clarinet!
  24. What do you call a reed that’s always right? An accurate-reed.
  25. What’s a reed’s biggest fear? Being blown away.
  26. Why did the reed blush? Because it saw the clarinet getting sax-y.
  27. What’s a clarinet reed’s favorite sport? Basket-ball.
  28. Why was the reed always the life of the party? It knew how to reed the crowd.
  29. What do you call a reed that’s always getting into trouble? A mis-reed.
  30. How do you know if a reed is lying? Its tone changes.
  31. What do you call a clarinet reed that can predict the future? A See-sharp.
  32. A novice clarinetist is warming up on ‘Reeds are Us’. As usual his tone is terrible. The old timer sitting next to him patiently listens. And after 10 minutes the kid asks “Hey buddy, could you give me a critique on reeds?” The old timer says “Well, yes, actually. I think they stink.”
  33. Why did the clarinet player name her reed “trouble”? Because it’s always causing it!
  34. How does a clarinet reed answer the phone? “Hello, this is Reed speaking!”
  35. What’s the reed’s favorite song? “All About That Bass… clarinet!”
  36. Why did the clarinetist adopt the reed? It had been abandoned by the saxophone players.
  37. What do you call a clarinet reed that’s a great dancer? A smooth operator!
  38. Did you hear about the reed that became a chef? It specialized in cane-died apples!
  39. What’s a reed’s favorite game at the party? Charades!
  40. Why do reeds make terrible comedians? Because they always crack under pressure!

Band and Orchestra Humor

Being part of a musical ensemble comes with its own set of funny quirks and anecdotes. Laugh along at these band and orchestra related gags.

Here are some jokes:

  1. Why did the clarinet player get lost in the band room? He couldn’t find the clef-ty exit.
  2. What do you call a group of clarinet players who are always arguing? A discord-ant ensemble.
  3. Why did the band manager bring a ladder to every rehearsal? Because the conductor always wanted them to reach for the high notes.
  4. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite position in band? Solo leader.
  5. Why did the clarinet player refuse to play in the marching band? He didn’t want to be part of the brass section’s shadow.
  6. What’s it called when a clarinet player falls down a well? A flat minor.
  7. Why did the clarinet player join the orchestra’s comedy club? Because he wanted to harmonize humor.
  8. What do you call a band made entirely of clarinets? A woodwind-ing road.
  9. Why did the director fire the clarinet player? He kept blowing the wrong tunes.
  10. Why did the clarinet player bring a calculator to band practice? Because he wanted to make sure his notes were precise.
  11. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite place in band? Next to the exit.
  12. What do you call a marching band clarinet player? Always lost.
  13. Why did the clarinet get a ticket? He wasn’t following the band’s sharp turns.
  14. What’s a clarinet section’s favorite game? Hide the reed.
  15. Why did the clarinet player bring a towel to the orchestra? He heard it was going to be a sweaty gig.
  16. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite party game? Musical chairs.
  17. Why did the clarinet player start blogging about band stories? He had tunes to tell.
  18. What do you call a band that only plays clarinet music? A woodwine district.
  19. Why did the clarinet player start a podcast about band life? So he could air his grievances, musically.
  20. What is a clarinet’s favorite band? Guns and Roses.
  21. Why did the clarinet player get kicked out of the marching band? He was always out of line.
  22. Why did the band fire the clarinet player? He was to flat.
  23. Why did the clarinet player get lost during the band camp? He couldn’t reed a map.
  24. Why did the band director confiscate all the clarinets? They seemed sharp.
  25. Why did the clarinet refuse to play in the band? He wasn’t alto-gether feeling well.
  26. Why did the clarinet player bring a backpack full of reeds to the concert? In case of a reed-y emergency.
  27. What do you call a clarinet player who’s always on time for band practice? A rare creature.
  28. Why did the clarinet player quit the band? Too much brass pressure!
  29. What do you call a row of clarinets? A reed fence.
  30. Why did the clarinet bring a ladder to band practice? To hit the high notes!
  31. What do you call a clarinet player who always messes up in the band? A disasterpiece.
  32. Why was the clarinet kicked out of the band? It couldn’t keep up with tempos.
  33. Why did the clarinet bring a first aid kit to band practice? For musical injuries.
  34. Why did the clarinet player never get lost in the orchestra? He always followed the conducting baton.
  35. What does a clarinet player do when they can’t find their band director? Look in all the sharps.
  36. What’s a clarinet player’s favorite band movie? Almost Famous.
  37. Why did the clarinet become a stand-up comedian in the band? He always had a reed-y joke.
  38. What do you call a group of clarinets practicing scales together? A harmonious cacophony.
  39. Why did the clarinet player put his clarinet in the freezer? He wanted to play some cool Jazz. The rest of the band told him to go blow reeds.
  40. What does a clarinet player and a carpenter have in common? They both use woodwinds… occasionally.

Funny Clarinet One-Liners

Sometimes, the best humor comes in short, snappy bursts. These one-liner jokes are perfect for a quick laugh or to lighten the mood with fellow musicians.

Here are some jokes:

  1. I told my clarinet I needed a break, it said “Reed my lips, no!”
  2. My clarinet is always so dramatic; it’s a real trill seeker.
  3. Clarinet players don’t get old; they just go out of tune.
  4. The life of a clarinet player is full of sharps and flats.
  5. I tried to write a song about my clarinet, but it was too instrumental.
  6. My clarinet has commitment issues; it can never stay in tone.
  7. I asked my clarinet if it was feeling okay; it said it was a little flat.
  8. My clarinet’s favorite movie is ‘The Sound of Music,’ naturally.
  9. Why was the clarinet always in trouble? It had too many accidentals.
  10. I’m starting a band called ‘The Clarinets’; we only play woodwind music.
  11. People keep telling me to stop playing clarinet… I guess they just can’t handle the reed talent!
  12. My clarinet told me it needed a vacation to B-flat.
  13. My clarinet always gets straight to the point… of the music.
  14. The clarinet’s autobiography? “A Life in Reeds.”
  15. You know you’re a clarinet player when you dream in scales.
  16. I tried to teach my dog to play the clarinet, but his bark was worse than his bite.
  17. My clarinet has a PhD in harmonious living.
  18. I asked my clarinet for advice, and it told me to follow the music.
  19. My clarinet only plays sad songs; it says it’s a blues-instrument.
  20. I tried to paint my clarinet, now it’s a masterpiece!
  21. I think my clarinet needs glasses. It’s always looking at the wrong notes.
  22. My clarinet is a social butterfly; it loves to mingle with all the instruments.
  23. My clarinet’s New Year’s resolution? To tune in more.
  24. I wrote a love letter to my clarinet; it was full of sweet melodies.
  25. My clarinet moonlights as a jazz detective.
  26. I never argue with my clarinet, it always wins with its sound logic.
  27. My clarinet’s favorite dessert is treble cheesecake.
  28. My clarinet runs on reed fuel and good vibes.
  29. I told my clarinet it needs to exercise more; it said it’s already a wind instrument.
  30. My clarinet is such a trendsetter; it always starts new musical crazes.

Meta-Clarinet Jokes

Sometimes, the humor lies in the absurdity of the instrument itself or the experience of playing it. These “meta” jokes are perfect for connoisseurs of clarinet comedy.

Here are some jokes:

  1. Why did the clarinet player create a blog about clarinet jokes? Because he wanted to reed-ucate the world on humor!
  2. Heard about the study on clarinet humor? Results were sharp, witty, and slightly flat.
  3. Why did the clarinet player write a book about puns? He thought it was pun-damental!
  4. What do you call a self-aware clarinet joke? A pun-damental woodwind.
  5. Why did the clarinet go to therapy? It had an identity clef-sis.
  6. I’m writing a book of Clarinet Puns, it’s gonna be Reediculous!
  7. Why did the clarinet player start a stand-up routine? He thought it was time to face the music…and laughs.
  8. How did the clarinet player describe his life? Full of highs, lows, and a whole lot of reeds.
  9. What’s the clarinet community’s favorite type of humor? Dry reed humor.
  10. Why did the clarinet start a podcast about music? It wanted to air its views… harmoniously, of course.
  11. A man is walking down the streets of NYC. He hears beautiful clarinet music. So he follows the sound and finds a monkey playing clarinet. The man says, “That’s one amazing monkey.” The monkey gets mad and replies, “Amazing? I am working for my living, what do you do for a living?” The man says, “I’m a musician.” The monkey gets angrier and says, “I’ve been practicing since I was a child, and you come here and say that I am an amazing monkey.” “What? I didn’t say you’re amazing without ree-gard!”
  12. What’s a clarinet player’s New Year’s resolution? To note make too many mistakes.
  13. I tried to write a serious essay on the clarinet, but it quickly devolved into pun-ishment.
  14. The clarinet world’s favorite game? Name That Tune… poorly.
  15. Why did the clarinet player start a YouTube channel? To share the reed love!
  16. A Clarinettist dies and goes to heaven. As he is standing at St.Peter’s gate assessing him, St.Peter says “We use to have a clarinet in our orchestra, and an oboe too. Since they didn’t get along and make very good music, we did away with wind instruments. Come back as something else!”
  17. What do clarinet players and comedians have in common? They’re both blowing up stages!
  18. Why did the clarinet community start a meme page? Because they were clef-er than everyone thought.
  19. What kind of jokes do clarinet players hate? The ones that fall flat.
  20. Why do clarinet players make terrible secret agents? They can’t keep quiet reed their own agenda.
  21. You can tune a guitar, but you can’t tuna fish, unless of course you have a clarinet.
  22. What do you call a clarinet player who’s always on time for practice? Imaginary.
  23. What do you call a meta clarinet joke? A pun-ception.
  24. Did you hear about the clarinet players’ convention? It was full of instrumental conversation!
  25. Why did the clarinet community start a podcast? To tune into each other’s stories.
  26. What’s a clarinet players’ version of a think tank? A noteworthy gathering.
  27. Why did the clarinet decide to write a tell-all book? It had too many sharps and scandals to reveal.
  28. What do you call a clarinet lesson that goes on forever? A-symphony.
  29. What do you call a clarinet joke that’s really bad? A reed calamity.
  30. Why are clarinet players good at writing jokes? They’re good at musical delivery.

FAQ About Clarinets

Still curious about the clarinet? Here are some frequently asked questions, answered with a touch of humor.

  1. Why do clarinet players carry reeds everywhere?

    • Because you never know when a musical emergency will strike, and a good reed is your first line of defense!

  2. Is it true that clarinet players talk to their instruments?

    • Absolutely! It’s the only way to get them to cooperate sometimes!

  3. How do you know a clarinet player is passionate?

*   They get visibly upset when a reed breaks mid-performance. It’s a tale as old as *tune* itself!

  1. Why are clarinets usually made from wood?

    • Because plastic doesn’t sound as good, and metal is just too brassy! (Though metal clarinets do exist!)

  2. Why do clarinet players sometimes sound like squeaky toys?

    • That’s not a squeaky toy; that’s just the reed having a bad reed day.

  3. What do you do if your clarinet is feeling down?

*   Give it some *note*worthy encouragement, of course!

  1. How do clarinet players deal with stage fright?

    • By pretending their audience is just a bunch of reed-iculous jokes waiting to be told.

  2. Are clarinet players born with a sense of humor?

    • No, but they develop one out of necessity. A clarinetist’s life is full of sharp turns and accidental humor.

  3. What’s the best way to learn to play the clarinet?

*   Practice, patience, and a good sense of humor!
  1. Is the clarinet truly a superior instrument?
    • Well, let’s just say it’s reed-iculously amazing!

Conclusion

We hope this compilation of clarinet jokes has brightened your day and given you a new appreciation for the quirky world of woodwinds. Whether you’re a seasoned clarinet player or simply someone who enjoys a good laugh, remember to keep the music playing and the jokes coming!

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