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 squeaking clarinet
Author: clarinetplyr89 
Date:   2003-09-14 19:45

I've been playing the clarinet for a little more than three years, since 6th grade. It's a plastic Selmer 1400. Lately, it's been squeaking when I play notes on the upper register. What could that mean?

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 RE: squeaking clarinet
Author: Theboy_2 
Date:   2003-09-14 20:49

this could mean a variety of things. in the upper registers you need control and air speed. you most likely have one missing. your reed maybe to thin to play on those high registers. you need to consider reed strength in brands to. a 3 vandoren is like a 3 1/2 or 4 rico. Vandoren or Mitchell Lurie are good brands. hope this helps.

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 RE: squeaking clarinet
Author: Dee 
Date:   2003-09-15 02:51

It may have some leaks due to pads that are not seating correctly.

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 RE: squeaking clarinet
Author: richard 
Date:   2003-09-15 14:56

there are many factors that cause a clarinet to squeak,

1. incorrect embouchure
2. dry reed
3. the reed is too soft to play the notes in high register
4. the quality of the ligature.
5. some of the keys needed to be adjusted
6. the leaking of the instrument itself or the pads ...etc

ask your teacher is the best solution.

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 RE: squeaking clarinet
Author: miller 
Date:   2003-09-15 16:38

try a stronger reed that always helped when i played clarinet if not take it in for a service and see if that makes a difference

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 RE: squeaking clarinet
Author: clair20years 
Date:   2003-10-10 21:02

Is your reed broken it could be cracked the instrument itself could be cracked or you coul be to advanced for a plastic one you need a wooden one

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 RE: squeaking clarinet
Author: trinity 
Date:   2003-11-20 02:24

i hate it when my clarinet squeaks at a concert!

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