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Re: Spitty Tone

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2023-05-24 20:05

Jacob R wrote:

> So, I figured out that I don’t sound fuzzy, but I sound
> spitty. Now it leaves me to wonder, what can I do to fix it.
> Any tips? All the tips I see on the internet are pretty vague
> and don’t help me with my problem. I want to know how the
> spitty tone becomes a thing etc…

I second Mark's and Paul's suggestions. Gunk (and even water that hasn't dried overnight) in the small tone holes near the top and saliva under the reed can cause a "spitty" sound. What have you already tried besides different reed strengths (when you thought the tone was airy and fuzzy instead of spitty)?

The most direct way to clear saliva on the back of the reed or between the reed and rails is to remove the reed when necessary and wipe the water off against a handkerchief, a paper towel or just your pant leg or shirt sleeve.

Karl

Post Edited (2023-05-24 22:58)

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