 The Fingering Forum
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Author: Angela
Date: 2004-07-31 15:15
On the clarient it is really hard to get the high c,d,e, and f? Can anybody give me some advice?
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Author: Derek
Date: 2004-07-31 21:17
I'm going to assume that you are talking about the C on the 2nd ledger line above the stave etc. It's very important to maintain a firm embouchure and proper breath support for the higher notes. The C shouldn't be much of a problem but has a tendency to be flat if it is not supported correctly. Practice playing chromatically up to the high F (slurring) then back down. Take the time to listen to each of the pitches and familiarize yourself with what each note "feels" like. Then do the same exercise with long tones tongued. It takes practice to get the notes to sound full and in tune (don't be afraid to sound bad at first). When you do the exercises play at a mf-f volume, as you improve you will be able to play the notes at softer and louder dynamics. Also, some fingerings work better on certain instruments than others, poke around the "alternate fingering" section for clarinet and see what works best on your instrument. Best of luck to you. ~Derek
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2004-07-31 23:59
never bite. one thing when i teach those notes is that students like to bite those notes. which is the opposite of what you need ot do. think about singing, how the oral cavity and throat are not clinching together. this allows for fast air to pass, which is essential for these higher notes. if it helps try singing a couple notes to get your oral cavity open. then hit those notes. like Derek said, keep your embouchure firm, if it is sloppy, these notes will be tougher and tougher to acheive. try getting a private instructor as well. they will help you on the little things to get these notes in tune(as they will like to go sharp) and to acheive notes higher then F. hope this helps.
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Author: san
Date: 2004-09-08 12:37
It is quite easy to get the high note by using more air speed and hold more air so that the high note can be easier. Wish u can get easier to the high wit these method.
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Author: watermelon eater
Date: 2004-10-03 22:37
when playing dont change your mouth posture...if you what i
mean. if that dont work get someone to press the register
key while your pressing down all the low notes:G, B flat,etc.
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