Klarinet Archive - Posting 000469.txt from 2003/12

From: Gordon Ross <clarinet@-----.me.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Beginners Problems..
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:51:46 -0500

At 13:12 24/12/2003, you wrote:
> > 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.

The mouthpiece is the one that came with the instrument. Before I bought
it, my teacher tried it and said it was OK.

Thanks,

G

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