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Eb Altissimo Problems

Author: orchestr
Date: 2011-07-20 22:07

Most of the time on Eb clarinet, when I play altissimo D, Eb, E and sometimes F, they want to overblow into the stratosphere, especially when articulated, although sometimes I can attack them and the longer I hold them, the harder it is to keep them from overblowing. However, if I relax my jaw or embouchure, the note doesn't come out at all.

So, I was wondering if this is common, or if I have funky equipment I need to experiment with. I play on a Buffet 2-piece RC Prestige, with a Hawkins mouthpiece and Bonade inverted ligature and Vandoren traditional 4's. I have tried a B44 mpc, and it still squeaked for the most part. I played on a Zinner blank once that wasn't as bad, but it was too stuffy to be practical.

Any suggestions, or similar problems, fellow, um, eeferists?

Thanks

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