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Author: Chris
Date: 2002-03-11 11:17
How do I cure the distinct his when I play anything?
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2002-03-11 12:24
I am sure others can suggest other explanations for why this is occurring but, from my own experience, I can give you two possible diagnoses depending on where the hiss is coming from:
1. If it sounds like it's outside the instrument, you may not be sealing around the mouthpiece with your lips. This could, in turn, be the result of a faulty embouchure. Sometimes, simply being made aware of the leak and focusing on fixing it with your practice is enough to solve it. Sometimes fixing it requires a good teacher to determine where the embouchure problem really lies and to help you correct the problem.
2. If it sounds like the hiss is inside the instrument, the problem may be that you are using a reed that's too hard for your mouthpiece, particularly if you notice the hiss mostly in softer passages. For this problem, try backing off a half-strength.
Others will likely suggest some possible equipment problems. Check those out as well.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-03-11 12:40
put the cat outdoors...GBK (heading for cover)
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Author: bob gardner
Date: 2002-03-11 14:06
check your air pressure, you may be a little flat.
just kidding. Have a great day.
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Author: William
Date: 2002-03-11 14:49
Try spending a little time practicing with a "double lip" embouchure. This should help seal any leakage that may be occuring from the corners of your mouth. I am, of course, assuming that you do not have any form of body piercings in that area of your anatomy. If so, then I would recommend the bass drum (with snare as a double). Try double lip first, however, and Good Clarineting!!
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Author: ron b
Date: 2002-03-11 15:38
I get a distinct hiSSSSSSSSSS every time my performance BOMBS....
:)
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Author: MartyM
Date: 2002-03-11 19:54
hi chris,i recently had a student that had a similar problem. It turned out after testing by doctors she had a weak pallette...spelling?
thats the roof of your mouth that doesnt seal tightly as you blow air out the clarint. I hope your problem is more simple..reed/clarinet/ect....let me know if you want more info....
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Author: Kieran
Date: 2002-03-11 20:25
Well Chris, if you have got that problem, I suggest you consult a person who is all too familiar to this situation ; Dr S. Rath
gel_d_up@hotmail.com
Keep on with that horny horn
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Author: Sneakers
Date: 2002-03-12 04:41
That's an interesting comment Marty. I recently saw an ENT and he told me I have a droopy palette. Although I do have a problem with not sealing the corners of my mouth around the mouthpiece, I wonder if the palette problem also effects it. Who is doctor S. Rath?
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2002-03-12 16:14
A lot of professional players do this, and can sure be distracting to the listener. The solution depends on where the hiss is coming from.
If the hiss seems to be coming from the corners of your mouth, then this is something you can correct. Practice long tones with softer reeds until you can get the hiss to stop. My teacher put me through this when I was 17 and it was extremely valuable.
If the hiss is coming from some other location, this will not work.
Regards,
A Much Older Than 17 Ralph
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Author: ClairGirl
Date: 2002-03-13 03:44
So, what do you do if the hiss is comming from your pallete not closing all the way? Switch instruments??? Its sooooo frustrating. There has to be a solution.
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Author: Melanie
Date: 2002-03-14 22:53
I experienced this hiss the other day. The solution was to find out where it was coming from. Mine was coming from my B/E key,(it was vibrating strangley) and a simple adjustment fixed it. I hope yours is something this simple!
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