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Rt Hand Clarion Notes Voicing

Author: SecondTry
Date: 2020-10-23 02:13

Hi. First post sent...many read.

It use to be that some of my favorite notes were clarion (two hand) D# and F#.

Now, sometimes I have problems voicing them. I've taken in more mouthpiece and sought to apply embouchure pressure all around (not just up and down but sides). If I stop air pressure for a second, not moving my fingers (it's not a hole coverage issue) usually I can get such notes out.

Maybe my 3.0 Vandoren reeds are too soft for an M15 mouthpiece. I know Vandoren suggests 3.5 strength or greater but as it is I sand down 3.0 reeds.

Switching from an M/O Vandoren ligature to a leather one did make some difference if that gives you insight as to my problem. Playing double lip helps a little. I promise I'm not biting.

It's particularly noticeable when I play Bearmann interupted scale exercises.

Moving the reed slightly higher on the mouthpiece sometimes helps.

If you have any advice or if there is any additional observations I can make about myself to help you help me please let me know.

Thank you.

P.S. Oh..I don't think it's equipment. Same fingerings with register pipe closed work fine and clarinet passes seal tests.

Post Edited (2020-10-23 02:18)

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