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 New Bass Clari player... help?
Author: Molly 
Date:   2000-09-04 17:09

I've just switched to playing Bass Clari in my high school concert band. Up until now, I've played the uh 'regular' clari for about 5 years. I didnt get ANY instruction, i was handed the school's rental and was told "play". Thats it. I can get the lower octave notes out and they sound very "pretty" for lack of a better word, however, when i get to B natural (middle of the staff) I can BARELY squeak it out. I have very little trouble with most of the upper octave, other than the fact that they are very quiet and kind of stuffy, except for C, F, F#. Those I can only get out after SEVERAL tries and loud obnoxious squeaking noises. Is this an embouchure switching problem or is it typical for most Basses or just typical to a new bass player? I'm at a loss for words, and I dont know how to fix it. I'm the only bass clari in the band so i'm kinda out here on my own... please if you have any words of wisdom... help me. Thank you.
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