Klarinet Archive - Posting 001099.txt from 1998/11

From: dnaden <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] squeaking
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 13:06:39 -0500

Kristen--

IMHO, no clarinet "sucks." Obviously professional models are better than student
models, but it is the PLAYER that makes the music. I am not saying that you are a
bad player, but the best players can make a not-so-good clarinet sound good.

You are on the right track by checking reeds and ligature adjustment. Part of the
problem may be reed strength. What is your mouthpiece and tip opening and your
reed strength? You may have a mismatch, so you might consider it. In addition,
you might also want to pay attention to your emborchure. What is happening when
you sqeak? This might help you to solve the problem.

David S. Naden, MMus
Cal State University Los Angeles

GrnShirt@-----.com wrote:

> Occasionally, my clarinet squeaks. It does not have any leaks that I know of.
> I have tried three diffeent brands of reeds more than one of each reed. I've
> tried adjusting my ligature. Nothing works! I play and armstrong intermediate
> model, with the Vandoren B-46 mouthpiece and the Vandoreon optimum ligature (I
> think)
> Am I just a bad player or is it possible that my clarient just sucks?
>
> thanks,
> Kristen
>
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