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Author: Irwin
Date: 2000-01-16 15:54
Is there such a thing as a reed that's right for all kinds of music? When I use a lower number reed (examples: Vandoren V12 #2.5 or Mitchell Lurie Premium #3) they sound great in the Chalameau, but squeeky and chirpy in the Altissimo. Conversely, when I play a Vandoren v12 #3 or 3.5 in the Altissimo, it sounds muted and stuffy in the Chalameau.
Suggestions?
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Author: Dee
Date: 2000-01-16 16:07
Irwin wrote:
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Is there such a thing as a reed that's right for all kinds of music? When I use a lower number reed (examples: Vandoren V12 #2.5 or Mitchell Lurie Premium #3) they sound great in the Chalameau, but squeeky and chirpy in the Altissimo. Conversely, when I play a Vandoren v12 #3 or 3.5 in the Altissimo, it sounds muted and stuffy in the Chalameau.
Suggestions?
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Basically it sounds like some work is needed on the embouchure and breath support. Any of these reeds should be able to play both a good altissimo and a good chalumeau.
On the softer reed, you are probably "biting" or "pinching" in the altissimo. This leads to the squeaky, chirpy sound. While you will need a firm embouchure, you do not want to choke the reed. Try more breath support. You need a high pressure air stream whether you are playing loud or soft to get good sounding notes.
The stiffer reed will need more breath support in the chalumeau to get a good sound. Again you need high pressure air to get a good sound in the chalumeau whether you are playing loud or soft.
If you have a teacher, ask them to review your breath support with you.
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Author: Ginny
Date: 2000-01-16 18:36
Actually, if you play ethnic style clarinet (Greek or Bulgarian, possibly Klezmer)my understanding is that you need a softer reed. These styles require more vibrato and lip effects and use a harsher less sine wave based tone. Classical playing is as Dee wisely notes.
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