Klarinet Archive - Posting 000139.txt from 2003/12

From: Kenneth Wolman <kenneth.wolman@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Drool
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 18:26:07 -0500

>
>The kind of water issue you describe is often related to a slower than
>needed airstream through the bore. Keep the air supported at all times, so
>the air (at whatever volume), continues to move fast.
>The moisture will condense further down the bore if the air speed is higher.
>(not on the back of your reed).
>
>Give it a try.

I'm not sure I understand this. I mean, literally. To me, a faster
airstream suggests blowing harder and louder. I suppose it is possible to
"push" the breath without increasing the volume, I've been trying that all
afternoon, but I've been rewarded with squeaks galore. I RARELY squeaked
when I played the "wrong" way: now it's become a way of life:-).

I should add something I forgot in the list posting: the guy I'm taking
lessons from also was horrified I was using a #2 reed. Too soft. So I'm
also trying to get used to a #3, albeit a Vandoren, which is not as hard as
some #2 reeds I've come across.

Ken

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