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Problems with the top of the clarion register.

Author: NHBCOS1-1
Date: 2015-03-19 23:39

Unfortunately I think I have isolated the problem to me and not my instruments.

I have a problem making the last 2-3 notes on the top end of the clarion register speak. I can slur to thes easily, but rarely can tongue them and have them properly speak. I can easily tongue the next register up and notes below.

The way I have isolated it to me is my primary instrument is a Buffet R13 Festival with a Vandoren M13 lyre, but I also play a Noblet Alto clarinet with a C* mouthpiece, and a Bundy Bass clarinet with an early Peter Eaton mouthpiece.

The problem remains constant over all instruments. I have been playing for the last 10 years but have played for 16 years covering 45 years.

I have learned to make changes to lessen the problem for these few notes, but I'd like to attack the root cause. I've tried using more mouthpiece, but any more, it squeaks. Reed placement and strength doesn't help.

I know it's difficult without seeing/hearing, but anyone have suggestions?

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