Author: Slowoldman
Date: 2018-03-05 16:13
I went through very similar issues when I came back to clarinet playing after a 34-year layoff. I was absolutely convinced that there was a problem with the lower joint or the bell.
I drove my technician crazy looking for pad leaks, and tried a few bells (fortunately, I did not buy). Long story short, it was a combination of better air support and more responsive reeds for me. I also learned to use the A-key as others have described, which helps a lot.
So I would say try a lower reed strength, and a few different styles of reeds; and have your teacher reassess your air support when you try to cross the break, rather than going through a bunch of equipment.
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