Klarinet Archive - Posting 000991.txt from 2001/01

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: subtones
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 06:44:43 -0500

At 12:32 AM 1/31/2001 -0600, Christopher Hill wrote:
>Make sure that embouchure is firm, but that you are not biting. Be
>careful to tongue lightly, tip on tip, and use enough air support.
>Assuming that you are doing all of that correctly, there are some
>equipment issues that come to mind. First, check to see that there is
>nothing obstructing the register vent. The second thing I would do is to
>try some other mouthpieces, and see if that helps. (I personally have
>difficulty articulating on the C85 series mouthpieces.) Another
>possibility is that the register vent has a bore that is either too
>small or is oddly shaped.

I play a C85 115 and don't have trouble with it but, of course, each
mouthpiece is different. Try checking for obstruction of the register vent
by a buildup of dirt, which will effectively result in a "too small or
oddly shaped" vent.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
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