Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2017-08-17 00:11
Hi Omni,
Have you had a technician look at your instrument to make sure things are in good repair?
Bad pads, small leaks, reeds, mouthpieces, etc. can cause problems.
As players, we can also be the cause of the problems (embouchure, fingers not covering the holes correctly, tongue resting on the reed, etc.)
If you can, I'd have an experienced clarinet player test your instrument, or (if available) take it to a technician. Don't forget to check the mouthpiece for dings/chips too. It doesn't take much of a scratch/ding/or chip on the mouthpiece to cause all sorts of issues (depending on where the damage is located.) Reed type and strength of reed also can play a roll in a "fuzzy" sound. Is there too much moisture on the reed? Is the reed frayed? Is the reed too hard? Too soft? (examples of questions to think about pertaining to the reed.)
Does the fuzziness disappear when you try to push more/less air through the instrument?
For the most part, I think any level of clarinet (from beginner model to professional model) would normally produce a non-fuzzy tone if the clarinet were in proper playing condition.
I definitely wouldn't hurry to buy a different clarinet just yet...but it would be beneficial to track down what the current problem is!
Best of luck,
;^)>>>
Fuzzy
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