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Re: Greenline Festival Issues...

Author: William
Date: 2003-03-26 14:40

Another "shot in the dark" guess--perhaps as a result of an increased practice schedule on your new instrument, your embouchure has gained strength and you have (unawarily) gravitated toward a heavier reed. (Lots of players rely on reeds that are too heavy to produce the quality of sound they strive for instead of playing with proper embouchure and breath control) A heavier reed (one with more heart and thicker tip) can cause the phenomonum you described--strong lower register but slight, added resistance in the upper. Notes may become uneven and articulation is more difficult. Just a thought..................(so think about it)

In any case, new instruments will change as they become conditioned to your areas climate. In any case, do not rely on your teachers inspection. Take your instrument to an experianced repairperson for expert analysis and adjustment. Its probably something very minor and, after some minuet "tweeks", your new clarinet will return to its "old self".

BTW--I really liked the Greenline that I auditioned at IMS a few years ago. Good luck with yours!!!

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