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Author: saxy/clarinetman
Date: 2007-05-20 02:32
How do u make middle Bflat, middle A, and middle G have a nicer tone, because when i play mine they sound really airy
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-05-20 10:06
The biggest differences I hear on those notes happen when I try different strength reeds. Generally, a slightly softer reed tends to take away the airiness on those particular notes.
Also, if you don't know about resonance fingerings, you might want to try those as they can help.
Typical resonance fingering for A might be . . .
oxx|oxx with the A key open and the F key (right pinky) pressed.
Typical for the Bb would be pinch Bb and . . .
oox|oox with the F key (right pinky) pressed.
And for the G, try holding all the keys down on your right hand including F lever.
And experiment with variations of the above.
But like I said, the best improvements I've found are due to a slightly softer reed. Either a half size softer or just shaving a reed down a bit.
US Army Japan Band
Post Edited (2007-05-20 10:07)
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2007-05-20 11:39
My current favorite "vents" are:
A = right index finger down (that's all in addition to "A" key of course)
G = RH second and third fingers only
Bb = (pretty much as Alexi) "A" Key, Octave Key, third fingers of L & R and the "Ab/Eb" pinky Key.
And there is a bit of extra attention you must give these notes particularly when they are long and exposed. By attention I mean voicing changes, or rather very subtle changes in the position of the back of your tongue.
............Paul
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Author: 2E
Date: 2007-05-20 11:51
I use the following resonance fingering vents ...
[G] ooo|oxx|F/C
[G#/Ab] 'ooo|xxo|F/C
[A] -oox|oox|F/C
[A#/Bb] Th -oox|oox|F/C OR same as A with 3rd side key
There are any number of different combinations that tune differently and give different tone qualities, just experiment with the right hand tone holes. Its very important to test the pitch against different dynamics!
2E
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Author: Liquorice
Date: 2007-05-20 16:01
If you want to make notes sound less airy- blow less air into the instrument! This doesn't mean playing without "support". You'll be amazed how little air actually needs to go through the instrument. In fact generally: less air= fuller tone.
I expect that I'm now about to be contradicted. I'm just speaking from personal experience. Try it yourself...
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