You can either let too much of the tongue touch the reed or you can let it be too low. If you use a “tee” syllable, you should be able to tell the tip of the tongue is below the reed. This will help to make the sound better.
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How do I know if my clarinet reed is bad?
A bad reed can be soft or hard to listen to. It can be obvious after 30 minutes or an hour of playing. Sometimes a good reed is bad and other times it is better.
How do you know if your clarinet is broken?
The lips should make a popping sound if the joint is removed. The vacuum should last at least five seconds if the joint is still with the lips. If there is a leak, the clarinet needs to be replaced.
What reed is best for clarinet?
A 2.5 reed is the best for beginners. Rico, Rico Royal, and Vandoren Brand Clarinet Reeds are some of the most popular clarinet reeds for beginners. One of the brands will most likely be recommended by your teacher. The reed’s thickness is determined by the size number.
Why can’t I play high notes on clarinet?
There are Reeds in this picture. If the clarinetist doesn’t use a hard reed, the high notes won’t sound right. Clarinetists need to use at least a Vandoren 2.5 or Rico 3 if they want to get the high notes to respond.
What makes a clarinet solo dirty?
A sound with equal number of overtones will be perceived as dirtier than a sound with less overtones. The overtones have a loudness to them.
How do you play high notes on a clarinet without squeaking?
The answer is to keep as much of your clarinet’s mouth in your mouth as you can until the sound starts to change and you start to feel a bit uneasy. You should be careful not to bite the corners of your mouth that are around the mouth guard.
Does a clarinet need to be tuned?
It’s important to make sure your clarinet is in tip top shape. The sound of a clarinet that is out of tune can be very unpleasant. This makes it hard to play music.