Klarinet Archive - Posting 000739.txt from 1999/09

From: GruvnRuvn@-----.com
Subj: [kl] more questions from a beginner
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 22:37:01 -0400

let me thank everyone who answered my question about squaking,, this morning
I applied the suggestions - holding the horn lower and the jaw still,,and
instantly noticed an Incredible difference in the tone and "power " and
control that I had. The squaks are more "quacks" than squaks and much more
aestheticly pleasing to listen to, i have been struggling to get the notes in
the second register cleanly and following the suggestions the notes were
right there! My wife even commented positively. so thank you again. A couple
of other questions came to mind:

1) Im using a 3 1/2 reed and need a little bit of force to get the second
register out,, (actually its very little). What are the advantages and
disadvantages of a different "strength"/number reed?

2) any further pointers on embrochure when jumping to and from different
notes? Im playing siteenth notes and alternating/trilling between the E and
the A in the second register and squaking.

3) to anyone that wants to suggest me finding a good teacher and just playing
more,, thanks

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