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High C Question

Author: CarlT
Date: 2009-01-28 17:24

Whenever someone refers to high C on the clarinet, which C are they speaking of, the one just above the break, or the highest note in the clarion register?

The reason I'm asking this is because I found an old note that I had made from a BB thread where someone had recommended the best way to know how much MP to place in one's mouth.

The note reads, "Using a tuner, place just enough MP in your mouth to play a 'high C' in tune."

At the time I believe I thought the poster was recommending the C just above the break, but now I'm thinking it may be the highest clarion note.

At any rate what's a good rule-of-thumb for knowing how much MP to insert and/or do you use a specific note (like "high C") to determine this?

Your answer(s) will be appreciated.

CarlT

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