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Author: Nomenclature
Date: 2020-09-02 14:39
When I tongue notes above G (second G above middle C) I get a kind of thumping low sound at the beginning on the note. What can I do to eliminate this? I've tried changing my embouchure but it's still the same. I'm using a Legere Signature Series reed and have tried reverting to a cane Vandoren but I'm still getting this sound. Staccato high notes just sound horrible.
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2020-09-02 14:48
Without seeing and hearing you I would guess that you’re tongue stroke is too heavy and what you are experiencing is the undertone. So first try double lip to take away the lip pressure and try and more softer tongue stroke such as DAH or DUH. The important thing to remember about tonguing is the action is always a downward movement from the tip of the reed. Try saying these syllables without the clarinet and analyse the movement of your tongue from where it starts to where it ends up. Then repeat the process with mouthpiece etc.
Peter Cigleris
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2020-09-02 19:23
This grunting sound can sometimes be caused by the height of the open register key or the shape of the register pad. Experiment by varying the register key venting.
Tony F.
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2020-09-05 08:04
Tony F just nailed a serious problem with many clarinets, the register key being too open. You can also use a tapered cork pad on this key, allowing you to close this key more and not get a hissing air sound; if the pad is too wide and the key is not opened enough. Some horns are worse compared to others. The length of the register tube can also make a difference as well as the mouthpiece tip opening and the facing.
Some Buffet R13 A clarinets the tube is too long, however if you shorten the tube you might experience this thump even more.
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
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Author: dkojevnikov
Date: 2020-09-11 18:26
You can put mouthpiece patches of different thickness under the register key to see if it improves the situation. It improved the response and tuning on my clarinet a lot. Yes, you can try to vary the opening while playing but it is more difficult than just having a patch.
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Author: Chris Sereque
Date: 2020-09-11 23:33
Try tonguing those notes slow-motion-realllllly slooooow motioooon. It will take some tries to get the hang of it. You may find that a lot of your tongue is moving, but it should only be the tip of the tongue that moves.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-09-12 06:21
Chris Sereque,
I meant to ask this of Peter Cigleris too:
Is the movement of the tongue ONLY at the tip of the tongue key to quickness as well?
..................Paul Aviles
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