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What's wrong? Please help!

Author: ClaireTune
Date: 2007-05-14 21:29

Hi! My son plays clarinet for 2 years now. He is 13. He recently changed to a Vandoren B45 clarinet, still uses his Vandoren V12 3 1/2 reed. It seems to be really hard for him. He complains that he does not have enough air. He has to take a breath very shortly, and he gets a headache after 15 minutes! Also there are lots of squeeks that were not there before (He used the mouthpiece that came with the clarinet before). What's wrong? Is the reed too hard? Or could it be something wrong with the mouthpiece? Or maybe he is blowing it worng? His teacher said it's a matter of getting used to the new mouthpiece. But I am worried.

Any suggestions are very much appreciated.

BTW, I saw some teachers posting questions on how to help their students. I must say I was deeply moved. These are teachers who really care. As a mother of two music students, I admire your dedication very much.

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2007-05-14 21:29