Author: m1964
Date: 2023-11-23 07:17
Dobby wrote:
"I noticed recently the following issue while playing staccato notes at soft dynamics: whenever I try to play a middle C staccato, the note is briefly preceded by a (very) short squeak. This short squeak is not present on other notes, except C an octave above middle C. Also, the squeak isn't produced when I play staccato notes on loud dynamics...
I'm fairly sure that I am 100% responsible for the squeak, as the problem persists on other clarinets, mouthpieces or reeds. I tried to pay attention to properly place my fingers, to keep my embouchure steady, but that did not solve the problem. If this is relevant information, I am an adult learner and started the clarinet 3 years ago."
Even though you tried to check finger placement, I would do it again.
Being an older adult, I have problems with fingers not covering tone holes completely. Often happens to my left thumb or left ring finger.
Also, the lower four keys need to be checked for proper functioning just to make sure it is not the clarinet causing the problem.
If you keep digging, you eventually will uncover the source of the problem.
Good luck.
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