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Staccato too breathy

Author: Nick
Date: 2002-11-30 00:22

I've been playing clarinet for almost 4 months now, and I've recently started working on pieces that require a lot of quick staccato. I notice that when I try to play these passages, my staccato sounds both drawn out and airy. Is this a tonguing problem? I want the notes to sound quick and feathery but it just sounds like poorly played legato.. please help!

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RE: Staccato too breathy

Author: Rob
Date: 2002-11-30 19:49

What you could do is try playing a note and then gradually moving your tongue closer to the reed until the reed stops vibrating. This should give you a better idea of where to place your tongue in a staccato.

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RE: Staccato too breathy

Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-12-02 16:46

Nick -

Go to http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=32780&t=32715, where I posted an exercise that I've found helpful.

Best regards.

Ken Shaw

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RE: Staccato too breathy

Author: Vic
Date: 2002-12-02 17:01

Nick - let me second Ken's advice. I use that exercise a lot, and it helps.

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