Klarinet Archive - Posting 000573.txt from 2004/08

From: Tom McKay <tjmckay@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] air leakage
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:14:17 -0400

Hello
I am sure that you will get some more knowledgeable answers on
this, but I can make some suggestions based on my experience. I
sometimes have that problem, and when I do, changing the reed
(especially to a harder reed) usually helps right away. That suggests
that you might try some other reeds and mouthpeices and find a
combination that works better for you.
Fatigue is also a factor, especially when I have had a week or more
off the instrument. If those are issues, then of course rest (for the
short term) and consistent practice (for the long term) may help.
Tom McKay

>Hello all,
>I am having a problem that is driving me crazy. I am leaking air
>and making a noise from my nasal area. It happens pretty much all
>the time at this point, and I have had this problem, off and on, for
>about 4 years. I have been told that a little of it isn't
>necessarily a horrible thing, because it means that my palate and
>muscular tissue in that area is very relaxed, which is why it makes
>that sound. Recently though, it has gotten so bad that it can
>sometimes drown out the sound of my clarinet when I'm playing
>softly. It used to happen a lot when I play in higher registers, or
>when I played very softly. Now it is happening all the time. It
>seems the more that I focus on trying to fix it, it gets worse, or
>if I get it to stop for a while, my tone gets sounding strange and
>the response is terrible. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I
>can get this to stop?
>
>Thanks,
>Tracy Jones
>
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