November 17th, 2012, 12:40
Evaki - when you play A you are using the A key or only your left index finger
nothing else. When you play A# or Bb you use the A key and the register key or
your left index finger and the thumb on the register key.
It still sounds like an air leak to me. Make sure you are not touching the Ab/G# key when you are trying to play A opr Bb. Also, try adjusting the reed on the mouthpiece. Open the ligature and slide the reed up and down while blowing a G - no fingers on the clarinet whatsoever-until you get the best sound. If you have an old clarient check the tone holes to make sure they are clear.
Evaki - you state that you are playing for only a few months. This means that you
embouchure and lip strength have not developed adequately to play with a 1 1/2 reed. Move up to a 2 1/2 and practice "crossing the bridge" - playing G A A# B. This the hardest progression to master as a beginner.
Also the VanDoren B45 is the most popular mouthpiece,designed for the symphonic player (not for use with soft reeds unless you are an experienced player) and and is perfect for you needs.
The 5JB is known as Jazz mouthpiece.
nothing else. When you play A# or Bb you use the A key and the register key or
your left index finger and the thumb on the register key.
It still sounds like an air leak to me. Make sure you are not touching the Ab/G# key when you are trying to play A opr Bb. Also, try adjusting the reed on the mouthpiece. Open the ligature and slide the reed up and down while blowing a G - no fingers on the clarinet whatsoever-until you get the best sound. If you have an old clarient check the tone holes to make sure they are clear.
Evaki - you state that you are playing for only a few months. This means that you
embouchure and lip strength have not developed adequately to play with a 1 1/2 reed. Move up to a 2 1/2 and practice "crossing the bridge" - playing G A A# B. This the hardest progression to master as a beginner.
Also the VanDoren B45 is the most popular mouthpiece,designed for the symphonic player (not for use with soft reeds unless you are an experienced player) and and is perfect for you needs.
The 5JB is known as Jazz mouthpiece.