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RE: Eb Alto Clarinet Help

Author: Kontragirl
Date: 2000-01-05 04:13

If you are just a beginner (or even just a beginner at the instrument) many things could be wrong.

If it's in the high register, you just need to get used to the instrument. It's harder to play up there on the low horns.

If it's the middle register, you also need to practice a little more, but most likely it's the reed.

If it's in the low register, there is probably a leak. Low notes like to speak.

I've never heard of anyone switching to alto...or even bass so soon. This is from someone who played bass clarinet before soprano (regular) clarinet. Long story. Well, welcome to the low clarinet family! As a friend of mine says when ever the alto clarinet player in my band plays his lowest note..."I LOVE that!"

I would also get the horn checked out anyway. My director gave me a fire wood bass clarinet and said it worked like a charm....well, it would have been fire wood if it was wooden...

Good luck and have fun!
Kontragirl

Also, make sure your bell is on correctly. It may sound stupid, but when ever my instrument is acting up it's the first thing I check, and it's usually the problem.

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