Klarinet Archive - Posting 000930.txt from 1998/11

From: Jdclar@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Overblowing 6ths
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 07:05:20 -0500

I have a problem that has bothered me for several years. When playing the A 2
spaces above the staff, (thumb and 2 fingers of left hand) I can too easily
get the 6th above it (not in tune). I mean very easy. I am naturally afraid of
this note. I have this problem on any clarinet with any mouthpiece/reed
combination so it is operator and not equipment. If I rotate the clarinet
clockwise so there is less pressure on the left side of the reed it is better.
If I rotate the other way it is much worse. This requires a large amount of
rotation to be effective. I thought I must have an asymmetrical bite. And I
do, the gap is larger on the left side so I am not equalizing the pressure on
the reed by rotating the mouthpiece. I am actually putting more uneven
pressure to the right side. But I play with a loose embouchre so there is not
much pressure really there. Has anyone ever encountered this? Any ideas? I
need to lose my fear of the A, the G and B on either side have the same
problem but not as bad.
Thanks for any help or advice,
Jack Dannenberg

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