Author: Tony F
Date: 2011-11-15 22:23
What you are experiencing is quite common. I think it's a stage that most early players go through. I suspect that you have a combination of too soft a reed and unconsciously biting down on the reed/mouthpiece in an attempt to control the reed. It could possibly be, in part, a mouthpiece problem. Try moving up to a 2, and if the problem persists mention it to your teacher, or to a more experienced player if you have one available to you. If the problem is unchanged, or if it reduces but is still present, then consider trying another mouthpiece. Your local music shop should, if they are any good, allow you to try several. If they don't, find a better music shop.
Tony F.
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