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Author: HereComesTreble
Date: 2011-03-25 21:22
So recently as I have been playing most of my notes above 'f' they have this horrible waver in the pitch everytime I play now. I've tried different reeds (I usually use a vandoren 2 1/2 but i have used a rico 3 too) to see if that was the problem, tightened/looseened my embouchure, corrected my posture, and nothing seems to work. I'm also sending the clarinet itself to a repair shop to see if there is anything wrong with it but If there are any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Author: kdk
Date: 2011-03-26 03:23
Describe it in more detail. Is your lip quivering? Are you hands moving? Is it a slow waver or a fast wobble. When does it happen? All the time or only in specific situations. When you play softly or does it happen no matter the dynamic level? How old are you? Does this happen as soon as you start playing or after a period of time?
If you're talking about a rapid quiver, especially if it gets worse as you play more softly, the most likely culprit is tension in your jaw. But it could be from other causes, and even if jaw tension is the problem, the tension could have any of several sources.
Give more details if you can.
Karl
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Author: Pastor Rob
Date: 2011-03-28 04:08
Usually those listening to me quiver a bit.
Pastor Rob Oetman
Leblanc LL (today)
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2011-03-28 04:29
Probably not the same thing, and I wasn't able to trace the source, but during a performance a few weeks ago the altissimo F on my bass developed a very regular, rhythmic, slight vibrato.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: graham
Date: 2011-03-28 06:57
check the speaker tube for obstructions, though that would show up on the throat B flat as well.
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Author: mihalis
Date: 2011-03-28 07:52
Do you practice with any cooling fan turned on facing you?
That will create a wavering sound.
Mike
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Author: kdk
Date: 2011-03-28 11:31
I've experienced something similar. Usually on a specific low note (I think maybe low E) on my tenor. It was really a case of wanting to jump an octave higher - something about the particular note is unstable - but my embouchure not quite letting it, so it jumps up and down.
It could well be something mechanical like that. It's hard to guess, though, without a more specific description of what the original poster's waver is.
Karl
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2011-03-28 15:37
My wavering comes from me.
The hardest part of getting rid of it has been to understand what causes it. My teacher is psychic and knows almost exactly what is wrong with my playing...
... for the unwanted, slow vibrato problem, the best he could come up with was a list of "it could be...".
I wasn't noticing the problem, so the fist thing required was for me to become aware of it on my own. When I notice it, I have to have the discipline to interrupt what I am "really" doing and focus on the vibrato --then figure out what I'm doing.
Frankly, it could be anything and often is.
Unsteady air support,
Moving embouchure,
Bad airflow,
Tongue position.
Once identified, it is mostly caused by inattention to the fundamentals of blowing the horn.
Bob Phillips
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