Klarinet Archive - Posting 000278.txt from 1996/01

From: salozano@-----.ORG
Subj: reeds
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 15:49:59 -0500

IF>Mty clarinet student claims she is squeaking with a Vandoren 3 1/2
IF>reed in the altissimo
IF>register, but has a clean big sound in the middle range. I suggested
IF>more moisture and wetting of the reed. Any other thoughts?

My suggestion would be to play some long tones and work up to the
register. There might be a little change in embouchure when going up to
those note. This may be caused by fear of hitting them correctly.
Backing away.