Klarinet Archive - Posting 000149.txt from 2003/07

From: rd shel <rdshel29z@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Needing very basic playing advice
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 21:20:36 -0400

I was very interested in the request by Jason Spradlin
for advice on playing B and C above the break. I too
have always had this problem to a certain extent. I
have to use extra lung power to make these notes sound
right and even then they are always slow starting. The
only advice anyone offered was that the problem was
due to pads not sealing. Now I do agree that pads can
cause this problem and I also know that a harder read
can help.

A few months ago some people on the list said that
dust or dirt in the register tube can contribute to
the problem. And this is certanly right because I
found some dust in the register tube and cleaning made
a big improvement in B and C.

I have a couple of questions. Does B above the break
normally require extra effort and skill for an
experienced player with an instrument in good
condition? And if so is there a technic that
I haven't learned yet?

rds

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