Klarinet Archive - Posting 000033.txt from 2006/09

From: "Forest Aten" <forestaten@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] soft palate air leak
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:51:15 -0400


> -----Original Message-----
> From: David B. Niethamer [mailto:dnietham@-----.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 7:46 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] soft palate air leak
>
> Has anyone on the list ever had (or had a student with this problem) a
> soft palate air leak that got progressively noisier as you continued to
> play? I have a student with one now, and she's quite a good player,
> trying to practice a lot. This leak is limiting her practice time and
> is quite frustrating. Any help toward finding a solution will be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> David
>
> David B. Niethamer
> dnietham@-----.edu
> http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/index.html
>
>

David,

It's all about directing the airflow with the tongue. Have her direct the
air further forward. If the air is directed to the back it often "leaks"
into the sinus area.

Forest

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