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Re: smooth attack on middle B

Author: Klarnt
Date: 2022-09-29 19:51

Assuming that the equipment is all well, I'd say...

Tighten the corners/sides of your embouchure because long B requires good lip work in order to not grunt/squeak. Typically for me I find that if I get sloppy then for a moment the attack jumps up to Clarion G and quickly settles back on B.

Also when I play long B I picture in my head the air quickly going through the whole instrument, usually I can feel the vibrations on my finger tips.

You could also try playing a low E, and then hitting the register key. When warming up I like to play the chalumeau notes to get a more 'open' sound, and I try to apply that to the clarion register. Maybe then you'll be able to hit long B smoothly?

Post Edited (2022-10-30 03:45)

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