Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Learn to play You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch with this easy clarinet tutorial. Play along with the backing track, sheet music, and fingerings for beginners ♫ Printable sheet music available soon

With lyrics written by Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Giesel himself, 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch' first appeared in the 1996 animated special 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', and can also be heard on the soundtrack to the the 2000 Jim Carrey film. A new version by Tyler The Creator appeared in 2018's animated movie The Grinch.

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1:52 Playalong
Note: This tutorial is for Bb clarinets, including standard clarinets and Bass Clarinets

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