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Trouble with the high notes

Author: skittleys
Date: 2010-10-02 06:02

I've always had trouble hitting any higher than the G 1 octave above the staff, and several notes below that are often stifled, squeaked, etc. I'm wondering what the potential reasons are for this. I'm especially wondering whether the fact that I'm playing a plastic instrument (B12) has anything to do with it, or the mouthpiece, or my embouchure, or what! (But I really doubt it's due to simply not practising enough). Obviously no one can "diagnose" this online but any thoughts are appreciated!

EDIT: thanks for all the replies! I've posted up some info later in this thread about my mouthpiece etc. However, there's 1 thing that hasn't been addressed by anyone that I'd really like to know: would a wood clarinet likely produce better results?

Post Edited (2010-10-03 04:26)

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