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Re: Grunting (undertoning) in the upper notes

Author: crelias11
Date: 2020-01-20 00:51

I get a clear sound on my new clarinet slurring but I get undertones from G and up when tonguing. I have tried everything and no clear start to those notes.I suspect my embouchure is not strong enough yet(not sure how long it will take) The new clarinet might need some minor tweaking. I go back in 3 weeks. My tongue is high so I suspect also it is the placement of the tongue on the reed or my bassoon tonguing is interfering. I am trying to find a good clarinet teacher. I play in ensembles at 2 colleges but so far neither clarinet professor has returned my request for lessons. I just need a couple to make sure my clarinet embouchure is correct and fix my tonguing. Fingers are back to the "good old days" as long as I am slurring. I am pushing air as hard as I can. The B45 and the D'Addario mouthpieces are the worst offenders. I use a 2 1/2 or 3 reed. I have all brands and haven't settled in on one I really like yet. I have watched many videos and read tons of material on the subject. Will it just take time?

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