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Author: Andy
Date: 2002-02-19 09:57
I have this particular problem from the way I sound. The notes of my "Clarion" and "Altissimo" register are very thin. They are like pieces of thread and the sound is not what I want. I want a RICH, FULL sound like playing the low register. The notes started from the D- note in the Clarion register and it leads all the way up. Whenenver I tried to blow in more air to make the sound richer and fuller, the tone becomes quite "screeching" and uncontrolled at times. It get worst if I tried to tongue them.
For your information, there's nothing wrong with my set-up I supposed, I'm using Vandoren B45, 3.5 Grand Concert Select Thick Blank and BG Super Revelation Lig.
I hope to seek for advices for those out there who knows any solutions to my problem. Thanks alot!!
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Author: jez
Date: 2002-02-19 10:09
Are you tightening up the embouchure when you move from chalumeau to middle register? Try moving from a low note to the 12th above and feel if your lips tense up. If you feel the need to do this try putting the lower lip a bit further down the reed, effectively putting more of the m.p. in your mouth.
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Author: Tamara
Date: 2002-02-19 16:53
The throat tones, G-A-B-Bflat are all a little thin i think on everyones horn. There are ways that i use to cheat it sometimes if you have to hold the note for a while. You can fiddle around with the side trill keys and find one or a combination of them that will make the note fuller. I can't tell you a definate key to use, it seems to differ from horn to horn. For instance, when playing open G using the 2nd trill key seems to work for me most of the time, i'd get my clarinet out and try it out but since my lease says 'no musical instruments allowed' i can't be sure. Also, i seem to remember hearing that cork pads on the upper joint helps with this problem, or maybe it was air leakage in general...i can't remember, some help i am : )
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2002-02-19 19:08
I've had the thot for some time that, as related to the clar's acoustics, we should consider that we effectively eliminate the fundemental [1st harmonic] when we go into the clarion, and then also eliminate the 3rd harmonic when we go into the altissimo. Certainly this produces "brighter" [more piercing?] sounds from the ?decreased? spectrum of "overtones" that the vented-tube can support with sufficient energy to contribute to the sound our ears can hear. I've heard that some of the very high harmonics are not real desireable!! Will be very interested in any comments. Don
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Author: Wes
Date: 2002-02-19 19:15
It is suggested that you try some other mouthpieces or have yours checked for warpage by a mouthpiece expert. Good luck!
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Author: Mark Pinner
Date: 2002-02-21 11:12
I agree with Ken Shaw's ideas on slurring up from the lower end of the horn to find a sound. It is interesting that one of the first things you mention is the set up. It probably has very little to do with the problem one way or the other. Some people can be very quick to blame the tools. You can actually play on just about anything if you try. Try sustained notes and interval slurs be conscious of your throat and especially not closing it in the high register and match the speed of airflow to the pitch and dynamics you are aiming for.
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