Klarinet Archive - Posting 000130.txt from 2009/03

From: "MICHAEL MARMER LINDA MARMER" <mlmarmer@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Sqeaking
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:30:36 -0400

Hi,

I am amatuer in the clarinet world, as I have a question about a weird
sqeak.

I have picked up the clarinet the last several years in attempt to play
again. I have been going strong since January. I took professional
lessons as a kid from 1963 to 1973. I have a R-13 from 1970 that is in
great shape, as I had it in the shop this January, had some pads replaced,
keys checked out, etc.

I use Mitchell Lurie premium reeds. When I was a kid, I use number 5.

I went from 2, to 3 now 4 this year.

With the 4's, I get this weird squeak, like it is internal, like a mouse,
very short. The more mouthpiece I put into my mouth, it is better. It is
mainly in the upper register. I never had this problem before. Do I
need to bring it back in for a look over? Any suggestions will be greatly
appreciated.

Mike Marmer

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