Author: David S.
Date: 2019-07-12 00:24
Hello Sunny - From your description of the issue, here are some suggestions.
*The ability to play over the break smoothly/flawlessly is not only a function of precise fingering, it is also the result of a firm embouchure and consistent air support/pressure.
*Suggest you begin practice sessions with long tone exercises through out all registers of the instrument. Focus on creating a firm embouchure that allows the reed to easily vibrate. Also, focus on breathing and use of your diaphragm to produce the clearest, fullest, and in-tune notes possible. Use a metronome to mark time for each long tone. (I know this exercise can appear to be tiresome and boring, nevertheless, the end results will be well worth the effort.
*After completing the long tone exercises, work to smoothly connect octaves throughout the range of the instrument. Start on the lowest E, hold for 4 beats, slur to the E, first line of the staff, hold for 4 beats, slur to to E, fourth space of the staff, hold for beats, and slur to the highest E. Continue this exercise chromatically. NOTE: Regarding high notes. Not sure how long you've been studying clarinet, so suggest you go as high as you can with a good tone quality. Also, focus on firm embouchure, breathing from your diaphragm, good air pressure and smooth connection fo fingers.
*After diligently practicing these exercises, go to your piece, and apply the same concepts as you negotiate the difficult passages. Break phrases down and practice very slowly if necessary.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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