November 19th, 2012, 15:29
Good advice! I just ordered 2 1/2 reeds from Vandoren. Do you have any specific exercises I can do to strengthen my embouchure?
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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 or 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 clarinet check the tone holes to make sure they are clear.
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Niaven, I don't think I got a leak...but I did that trick with the reed and it did help to find the right tone. No wonder ...now I understand why every time I was playing it sounded differently!!
Tseligas.. you are throwing me in the deep water right there... but thanks!! I ll try to work that technique. I got an understanding of how it works and I also saw that glissando webpage that you have posted in the Tips & Tricks section. Will keep you posted!
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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 or 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 clarinet check the tone holes to make sure they are clear.
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Niaven, I don't think I got a leak...but I did that trick with the reed and it did help to find the right tone. No wonder ...now I understand why every time I was playing it sounded differently!!
Tseligas.. you are throwing me in the deep water right there... but thanks!! I ll try to work that technique. I got an understanding of how it works and I also saw that glissando webpage that you have posted in the Tips & Tricks section. Will keep you posted!