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Author: weirdo
Date: 2003-06-26 19:46
Ok, so one of my friends is giving clarinet lessons to beginners, and she asked me last night how to improve "Breathy" Tone, especially in the lower register. The only thing i can think of is to do long tones as warm ups. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2003-06-26 23:12
Keep your embourchure firm. I've noticed in beginners they tend to let there mouth go lazy and let the notes go flat. make sure you keep it firm but also don't overbite then it'll squeeze the note out. it's all about moderation, not too tight, yet not too loose.
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Author: Gnomon
Date: 2003-06-27 07:10
I'd agree with that! A good strong embouchure is the most important factor in tone. To improve, play for at least an hour every day.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2003-06-27 12:39
Air support is equally important. Whether one is playing loud or soft, the player must keep strong air support (i.e. high pressure air) going. If the air support is weak, as it is with beginners, the tone is breathy and the notes go flat.
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2003-06-28 18:12
IF air pressure is the problem try doing this exercise. let the sturdents hiss. make sure it's loud not quite. and see how long they can keep that up for. that way as your listening you can see if they have proper air pressure and if they are breathing with their diaphram(spelling?).
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Author: ~Heather ~
Date: 2003-06-29 01:24
I have always wondered, how do you know if you are breathing with your diaphram?
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2003-06-29 03:30
easiest way to tell is if your upper abs move in and out. When you breath do your shoulders go up and down? if they do then your not. just the lower part of your lungs fill up with air, then fill up the rest.
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