Klarinet Archive - Posting 000004.txt from 1998/12

From: Mark Belczyk <mbelczyk@-----.us>
Subj: Re: [kl] squeaking
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 10:20:37 -0500

Ah, those lovely squeaks...

My experience has shown me that the number one cause of squeaks, even in
experienced players, is TOO MUCH MOUTHPIECE in the mouth. Assuming your
clarinet is in good working order (did you do the suction test?), using
less mouthpiece will almost guarantee no more squeeks. It doesn't take
much - maybe only a millimeter or two, but it will make a difference,
trust me! The change in embouchure may necessitate a change in reed
strength or mouthpiece.

Give it a try and let me know if it works.

Mark

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