Klarinet Archive - Posting 000777.txt from 2000/06

From: klarANNette h satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] On purpose?
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:01:43 -0400

On Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:00:48 -0400 webler@-----.net writes:
>The answer is yes. When fingering low C you can hit at least 3 upper
>partials by raising your tongue which creates a faster air flow. It's
a
>great technique for learning how to voice the Clarinet in the upper
range.
> It's an excellent excercise to help cure the biting problem. If your
jaw
>is to tight then you will overshoot the highest upper partial. Use must

>have a firm but relaxed embouchure for it to work problem. It also
helps
>in controlling the intonation in the Altissimo range.
>
This may work for you...
I did a similar exercise taught to me when i was in high school. But i
am happier and more consistent when i purposely make no concious change.

The mouthpiece and reeds i use work best this way--probably why i chose
them.

Because of the discussions here on the list, i have been more aware of
tongue shape and placement, and have experiemented myself and with a
couple of students that were having less sucess in altisimo.

So far, i find that raising the back of the tongue helps the altisimo BUT
the same change improves the clarion and chalumuea as well. So I still
prefer the 'one embouchure'. Then the changes are for tone and musical
reasons.

>It's really fun to practice around the dogs and family. They get a kick

>out of it. (chuckle).

Do you ever get kicked back??? Or do the dogs sing along??

annhall

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Ann Satterfield - clarinetist and teacher
Adjunct and Instrumental Assistant PCC
Principal Clarinet, ISO
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