Klarinet Archive - Posting 000467.txt from 2003/12

From: "Dee D. Flint" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Beginners Problems..
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 08:16:38 -0500

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From: "Gordon Ross" <clarinet@-----.me.uk>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 6:19 AM
Subject: [kl] Beginners Problems..

> Hi,
>
> After playing the flute for the past 6/7 years, I took up the Clarinet a
> few months ago (Just getting used to all the extra keys !) and I'm having
a
> couple of problems, so I'm looking for some advice. My Clarinet teacher is
> stumped..
>
> The first problem that I'm having, is "undesirable harmonics" (i.e.
> sounding like someone is trying to strangle the cat !) It usually only
> happens on A & open G, but does sometimes happen on other notes as well
> like B Flat. I have tried changing my embrouche around, tried various
reeds
> as well, but about 50% of the time an A or G will sound awfull..
>
> The second problem I'm having, is getting the A and open G in tune. My
> teacher says "Squeeze harder on the reed", but if I squeeze any harder, I
> can't get any air through the instrument, and my bottom lip and jaw ache
> after a minute or two.
>
> As I mentioned above, I've tried various reeds, but the most "succesfull"
> reed at the moment is a Vandoran 2.
>
> Thanks,
>
> G
>
>

I've never heard of the brand you mention in one of your other posts. So
have your teacher try out your instrument. Some instruments are not well
designed or made.

What mouthpiece are you using? Some of those also are badly designed or
made and lead to problems.

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