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Re: Wobbly clarion notes

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2007-07-26 11:21

First, don't think attack! The tongue is only leaving the reed to produce an articulated sound.

But let's back up. Try not to do anything odd with your tongue, or just position it as if you were saying "EEEEEE." Now try the open G by sneaking in, that is, relax the embouchure and blow JUST to produce the sound of air, gradually adding more embouchure (and air if you need it) until the sound sneaks in. Once you establish your softest entrance, crescendo for four counts and then back off to nothing in four more counts. To increase the benefits of this practice, increase the count to eight both ways and strive to make your LOUDs even louder.

Then try this on low E and low F which should be the meatiest notes. This is a good way to start "long tone" practice which should help to establish sound.......you need a concept of sound to begin with.

Hope this helps.

.............Paul Aviles

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