Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2010-06-27 13:18
To me the most important element in playing easily is the response of the equipment. Assuming your instrument is in good condition and you're using the same mouthpiece you've always used, it sounds like you're playing on reeds that, at least right now, aren't responding well for you. When you need to put more effort than is comfortable into just producing a sound, everything else tenses up and everything about your playing can become an effort - I've always found this to be true even when I am in shape. So the best thing you can do is probably to find new reeds that work. Paul's suggestion to go lighter until you're back in shape may be the answer, or just going through any unused reeds that you have already at hand may turn up one or two that play more easily. Then all the rest of the suggestions may become less difficult and your endurance may be much better, allowing you to practice more and improve faster.
Karl
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