Klarinet Archive - Posting 000129.txt from 2009/01

From: clarni bass <clarnibass@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Help Needed For Adult Beginner
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:33:23 -0500

Someone before in thread (forgot who) was right that embochure (sp?) is a v=
ery common reasons for squeaks. Here are some other possible reasons:
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Leaks.=A0Since you say it only happens sometimes, maybe a leak caused by a =
loose hinge, only happening sometimes. Maybe a leak as a result from a not =
perfectly seated pad, which only happens when you don't press hard enough (=
which=A0you shouldn't do anyway), and happens more after playing for a whil=
e (your fingers get tired). etc.
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A finger doesn't seal the tone hole. This is most likely for the right hand=
third finger, especially for notes also using the right pinky. The left ha=
nd third finger is also likely. Very common for beginners, and more likely =
to happen after playing a while (your fingers get tired) etc.
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You are hitting other keys. The throat G# key is common and also the top ba=
nana=A0Bb key, sometimes others.=A0Mostly for adult beginners and especiall=
y with big hands and/or wide fingers.
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The best person to solve it is probably a teacher who can actually meet you=
and hear/see you play. If the problem is technical with the instrument, a =
good repairer can find it and fix it.
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--- On Wed, 1/7/09, Clif Johnson <cajohnson20@-----.net> wrote:

From: Clif Johnson <cajohnson20@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] Help Needed For Adult Beginner
To: klarinet@-----.org
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 5:14 AM

THANKS for everyone's help...

I ordered a Lyons C clarinet from England.
I don't seem to squeak with it (I have to use a standard Eb reed--not
Legere
that came with it).
I think I am going to send it back although it will cost around $32 to send
back.
I have a 30-day trial.

It is fun to play...but it affects my playing with a standard weight Bb
clarinet.
This clarinet is plastic and very light weight.=20
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From: Reedsoaker@-----.com=20
Date: 1/6/2009 10:02:53 PM=20
To: klarinet@-----.org=20
Subject: Re: [kl] Help Needed For Adult Beginner=20
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Hi Clif,=20
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What can I do to prevent my clarinet from squeaking and what causes them?=
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The most common cause of squeaks in my students over 30+ years of=20
teaching is embouchure. Difficult to describe in words, but; make sure your
chin is=20
pulled down so that the lips aren't bunched up around the reed. Spend a lot

of time in front of a mirror playing long tones and intervals. Keep the
mouth=20
very steady. It shouldn't look like you are chewing while you play. That=20
would indicate that the chin is moving instead of set. Be firm, but never
tight.=20
Do not let any tension in your playing.=20
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You may end up seeking out a teacher who can help you with this better=20
than your current teacher.=20
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Phil Feather=20
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