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Re: Practicing with reed strength 2, playing with 3

Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2019-01-17 10:25

Along with Paul's experiment, I'd also experiment with the angle of the clarinet in relation to your head (which should be erect at all times, IMO). The quality of your sound will change as the clarinet is moved "up" and "down" through an arc, the pivot point being the mouthpiece in your mouth.

Moving the clarinet slowly up and down through an arc generally will reveal a position where the tone and control will be better because that position will yield the best "cushion" of the lower lip against the reed; not too "hard," not to "soft," not too "skinny" and not too "flabby."

B.

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