Klarinet Archive - Posting 000487.txt from 2003/12

From: "Gene Nibbelin" <gnibbelin@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Beginners Problems..
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:34:55 -0500

Gordon -

This is a flippant answer, but based on the advice to "Squeeze harder on the
reed", I would recommend a new teacher.

Gene Nibbelin

-----Original Message-----
From: Gordon Ross [mailto:clarinet@-----.me.uk]
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 6:19 AM
To: klarinet@-----.org
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

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