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 Why do I sound awful?
Author: AP 
Date:   2009-10-09 21:14

I hope this isn't too stupid a question, but...

I studied clarinet for a few years at school in the early 1980s, and have played on and off since then. I'm using a late-70s Boosey & Hawkes Edgware with Vandoren 1 1/2 reeds (anything harder than a 2 and I struggle to make a sound) and wouldn't pretend to be anything other than a very amateurish player.

Anyway, the problem is that the sound I make is all spit and breath and very little actual note. My embouchure isn't great, but varying it (or the reed) doesn't seem to make any difference. The mouthpiece has no distinguishing marks at all so I assume it's the B&H one that came with the instrument.

I'm reluctant to blame the clarinet, as I'm sure the fault is with my rusty technique. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions gratefully received!
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