Question: how many calories do you burn playing clarinet?
Answer: Calories Burned Playing a wind instrument while seated has a METs value of 2.0 to 2.5. During a 45-minute musical recital, a 120-lb. person can burn an estimated 106 calories while playing the clarinet. With a METs value of a 4.0, playing the clarinet in a marching band for 20 minutes can burn 76 calories for a 120-lb.