Klarinet Archive - Posting 000472.txt from 2003/03

From: "Mitch ..." <fusheyumang@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Playing with braces
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 05:32:31 -0500

you need to pretty much re-form your embrochure. At least that's what i had
to do. I also had huge problems with D, D#, E in altisimo, but could easily
play up to a C above that. You just have to be patient and don't stress
yourself- it's worth it when you get them off- and you playing improoves
dramatically. Also, i had to use two pieces of florist tape stuck together
on my bottom teeth and braces to stop them slashing my lip. Hope this helps,

Mitch

From: lechat@-----.ca
Subject: [kl] Playing with braces
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:41:33 -0800

Hi

I've been playing clarinet (Bb) for about 2 years - I'm in Grade 8 - and I
was really starting to sound okay. However, I recently got braces (and a
retainer!) and my tone has really gone down the drain, even if I take the
retainer out! Does anyone have advice for me? If this topic has been
discussed on the list before, please accept my apologies (and please tell me
where I can get the messages :-).

Thanks

Dewet van Niekerk

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