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Breath support

Author: vitoclarinet
Date: 2006-08-11 18:42

Hello there!
Well first of all, I would like to thank the BB because it has been a lot of help to me. I do study privately, but I've found that this is a great way for me to improve on my clarinet playing when i'm not working with my clarinet teacher.
Anyways, going back to the topic, I wanted to ask about breath support. It seems like when I play the high notes, I'm not exactly blowing into the instrument and rather I'm just pinching to get a sound. I've tried hard to break this awful habit, but whenever I press the octave key, it seems like I just suddenly stop blowing air and pinch so that I will get a sound. Can anyone help me so that I can get a nice, rich sound on the high notes?

Also, I need serious help with my embouchure. I've done everything my teacher has told me to do but I can't help but feeling that i've got it all wrong. Can anyone help me how to form a correct embouchure? Not just vague comments like "flatten your chin", but i think it would be more helpful if i knew the step by step instructions on forming the correct clarinet embouchure.
Thanks for all your help!
-vitoclarinet

Post Edited (2006-08-11 18:45)

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