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problem: Clarion register notes

Author: charidemus
Date: 2011-10-20 04:46

Hi
I'm fairly new to the clarinet. I'm getting a good tone in the lower registers. however, at the moment i'm learning to get a smooth, sweeter sound in the upper registers.
i can tell all i need is practice, long tones, refining breath support, pressure etc. i'm getting there. However when i play the lower notes in the clarion register, such as high C, i never get a clear, smooth and pleasant tone. in fact, i often manage to sound some pretty nice altissimo notes on occasion, and for me they're easier to play than the lower clarion notes! i've never, happened upon a nice high c though. it's always slightly scratchy, a hint of muffllyness. ii'm almost certain it's not my embouchure - i've been keeping an eye on pressure, b support etc.

Now from what i can see, the metal work on those lower notes seems alright, though i haven't been at it with a knowledgable eye. in regards to my clarinet as a whole, i presume it's a student chinese product, given a random brand name by the australian importer (''Steinhoff'' in this case). I don't know better, but the tone is satisfactory.

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