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RE: Projection and Tone

Author: Kevin Bowman
Date: 1999-08-11 17:14

Keil wrote:
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What is the best way to get a superior tone and clear tone? What would you say makes a good clarinet tone?

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In short:
1) unrestricted, supported, and focused air stream
2) firm, flexible embouchure - the flexibility is just as important as the firmness
3) your own "voice" - or concept of what you want to sound like
4) the right setup (reed, lig, mpc, clar)

I listed these in my order of importance (my opinion). Notice I put quipment last. And even within equipment I listed the clarinet itself last!

As stated by another poster, the production of the ideal tone is the "holy grail" of clarinetists and will occupy your practice sessions your entire playing life.

Have fun!

Kevin Bowman

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