My clarinet...does NOT work!!!

[tseligas]

Dear Leventis!!

That sounds like an easy fix. I assume your clarinet was playing before and that your pads are not really dry... (Check to see if they are cracked)
Then I would check to see the connections between the different parts of the clarinet..mouthpiece to barrel, barrel to 1st piece etc....

If you say it squeeks with a G or SOL then the leak should be high. So actually forget the pads they should be fine.
See if the connections are loose. If they are that's ok...sometimes it is normal if the cork get's worn out.
Obviously you can change the cork or you can use some teflon tape.

Get the teflon tape around the cork generously and then see if you have a tight fit. I really believe that it will fix it.

Since it is your 1st 1.5 your lips will take some adjustment period to get stronger. Always wet it and make sure that the reed holder is not too high or too tight.
That will cause it to squeek too.
Or not too loose. (I know this is qualitative but you will build a feel for it slowly.

Try going from very loose to very stiff hold. See how it affects your sound.
Then try to bind the reed higher and lower. You will have more comfort at certain spots.

Let me know if it works out! Don't let that squeaking stop you!!