Klarinet Archive - Posting 000562.txt from 1996/09

From: Linda Shockey <L.Shockey%reading.ac.uk@-----.BITNET>
Subj: Re: soft pallate and clarinet playing
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 07:27:00 -0400

On Tue, 24 Sep 1996, GREG BAKER wrote:

> Is it possible to raise the soft pallate while playing
> clarinet? Does it rise automatically, even if the muoth is closed? What
> difference would (or does) it make to the tone of the instrument?
>
the soft palate (or velum) HAS to be up while playing the clarinet. if
you have it down, air will leak out your nose, and you won't be able to
get any buildup of pressure in the mouth.