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Re: Clarinet Stability

Author: William
Date: 2008-12-21 14:53

Yes, you can help stabalize your clarinet by adding the right hand to open G4 and the other "throat" tones, but the bottom line is, if your clarinet is wobbly with just the thumb, your embouchure is either not yet strong enough (which comes from lots of practice) or it is not set correctly (firm enough "bite" and--again--lip support from the top and sides). You should be able to march and play G4 holding your clarinet with only your embouchure and your thumb, and with more playing experiance, you will be able to, naturally (not something to worry too much about). In the meantime, try Chris's excellant advice given above.

BTW, if you think holding your clarinet while playing G4 is insecure, try walking about the room holding a flute to your embouchure with just your right hand thumb and little finger. Or a sax in front of you, mouthpiece in position but not in your mouth, with just the neckstrap and right hand thumb (no other fingers on any keys). Both are examples or learning how to balance your instrument and sort of "become one" with it. Good luck...........

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