Clarinet: 10 Questions Answered For You

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See question list and timeline below. Michelle Anderson, founder of Clarinet Mentors (www.learnclarinetnow.com), presents the answers to 10 questions sent in by clarinetists like you. Here are the topics covered, and references to other videos which will help you:
0:29 I have recently started having an air leak on the sides of my mouth. What could be causing this?
2:35 How long should one use a particular reed? When is it time to change, and how do you know?
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What brand of reed should you use? • Clarinet Reeds: What C...
5:55 We know that we don't move or change our embouchure while playing. How about the throat? Is it OK to open or close the throat while playing?
8:30 About high notes, how do we play them softly? How do you get better tone while playing in the higher register in dynamics like forte or piano?
Related videos: Three great videos to improve high notes: members.clarin...
12:13 I always find myself having to force sound out of the upper register middle B key and/or sometimes no sound comes out, or I squeak. I have tried 4 clarinets this year, and all had that problem. Can you please help me?
Related video: • Clarinet Problems! The...
17:55 I am self-taught and have difficulty with speed. I don't seem to be able to transfer the notes to fingering quickly enough.
Related videos (a set of three): www.fasterclarinetfingers.com/getstarted
22:11 Alternate F#/Gb fingerings
25:18 Is it OK to cut your own reed's tip when it is getting thinner?

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@ridgedweller 5 лет назад

I'm looking at getting a Backun MoBa barrel. What length should I get? I know that 66 mm is the standard, but the one I'm looking at does not have 66mm as an option. My options are 65+ and 66.5

@dip-fry3380 7 лет назад

I have a question, though unrelated to this video.

@Psychlone616 4 года назад

Every time I try to do any note above the middle bar, it makes a really obnoxiously loud squeak. I'm playing a song for my uncle's wedding and it has quite a few of those notes. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Could you help me?

@ClarinetMentors 4 года назад

Hi Leo, usually squeaking a lot is either 1) your reed may be getting too soft for you 2) you may be accidentally "biting" too much on the reed (which we tend to do when we hit a hard spot) or 3) your fingers may not be covering the holes all of the way. These resources will help: 1) What strength of reed should you use: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jCZPbfxA-sc.html 2) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a2TUGyTslUM.html - Embouchure Tester 3) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-85oHSM1LcFI.html

@lz00001-c 7 лет назад

PLEASE ANSWER: how do i make a members.clarinetmastery account? Thanks Michelle

@pae913 7 лет назад

I'm considering getting a new barrel because my new mouthpiece makes my clarinet a quarter step or close to a half step flat. So I'm getting a shorter barrel. ICON or Moennig barrel? I use a buffet R13.

@jonnigoldfish2292 5 лет назад

Would you know the difference between the Backun Protege Cocobolo vs Backun Beta wood?

@XRAIDER93 7 лет назад

One side of my mouth can't push inwards so I leak from one side

@gameaddiction7731 7 лет назад

X Raider Look up earspasm music embouchure exercise.

@jmycke1 7 лет назад

Hi Michelle, thank you for your explanation on the F/Fsharp alternate fingering. I'm interested also on how to practice legato transition between F or F flat to G flat one octave higher. I can't come up with anything better than just going up and down and increasing speed.

@jon7696 7 лет назад

Hi!I noticed when I articulate an upper clarion note;I will hear a slight delay or thudding sound.How do I fix this?

@davidchinda2747 7 лет назад

Does leaky pads cause squeaking of notes on the Bflat clarinet?? And what are the causes of squeaking on the Bflat clarinet apart from finger placement nd embouchure.. thanks

@bobsilverstein60007 7 лет назад

In addition to those three causes, various keys and rings may be at the wrong heights or bent. The main culprits are on the top of the instrument on both the lower and upper joints. If a ring is too low, a pad on the assembly may not close all the way. The right ring finger ring may be the cause if any of the four notes below it squeak. If you look closely, you will see a "foot" underneath the low f-sharp and e keys. If that foot is bent, they those notes may squeak or not sound. These are only some of the mechanical problems that occur.A lot of thinks can go wrong. If you are a new player, have a different instrument, even a new one, or tried different finger positions or embouchures and still squeak, bring your horn in for service.

@ClarinetMentors 7 лет назад

Leaky pads can cause squeaking, but usually it will be only on specific notes (which gives you a clue as to where the leak is). Another common cause of squeaking is inadvertent "biting" on the reed. When tend to do this when the music feels difficult. Check the video to determine if you might be doing this: Embouchure Tester ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a2TUGyTslUM.html

@JaeWiki 7 лет назад

I got a new Légère reed for Christmas and i like it

@Ben-dm8fi 7 лет назад

I keep squeaking and I don't know what to do I have done everything my band director tells me to do what should I do

@bobsilverstein60007 7 лет назад

See if you squeak on another horn. If you do not, then you should bring your clarinet in to check for leaks and bad keys.

@ClarinetMentors 7 лет назад

One of the most common causes of squeaking is accidentally "biting" too hard on the reed. Check this video to see if that might be you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a2TUGyTslUM.html It could be a mechanical issue as well, as Bob says. Trying a different mouthpiece or clarinet might help.

@alexpianoplayer15 7 лет назад

Does the age matters too much when it comes to learing clarinet?

@miguelgabriel1785 7 лет назад

Hi Michelle, do you have any suggestions on a place to go to in Toronto for clarinet repair/overhaul?

@ClarinetMentors 7 лет назад

I'm a little out of touch with current Toronto music stores. If I were you, I'd send an email to someone who teaches clarinet at U.of T., or the conservatory to see what they recommend. Clarinetists tend to be very friendly and helpful. (Peter Stoll would be a good resource.)

@JaeWiki 7 лет назад

Thanks for this Michelle!!! 😃😃😃😃😃

@ClarinetMentors 7 лет назад

Your welcome! I hope it helps.

@nr3rful 7 лет назад

great, the air leaks on the sides is also my issue. I just figured my muscles need to get stronger and will come with practice. ..

@ClarinetMentors 7 лет назад

It should continue to improve.

@suelevin114 7 лет назад

I find that if air is leaking, the reed is too stiff for me, & needs to be shaved down a bit.

@bobsilverstein60007 7 лет назад

You might want to try Legere plastic reeds. See my comments below.

@bobsilverstein60007 7 лет назад

PS Many newer players use reeds that are too stiff because experienced players tend to use stiffer reeds. Ignore that advice. Try lower strengths until you find the "right" one. If using cane, expect a lot of variation in the box.

@ClarinetMentors 7 лет назад

This can be true. If you find the majority of reeds feel too resistant, you may need a softer strength. Tom Ridenour has a reed system that helps with sanding of cane reeds.

@hollyleech8206 7 лет назад

how can I play two notes at once on the clarinet?

@dudeawsomeness1 7 лет назад

Holly Leech what!?

@hollyleech8206 7 лет назад

dudeawsomeness1 oh I need to play a piece on clarinet that plays two notes at once or something

@dudeawsomeness1 7 лет назад

Holly Leech you mean there are two notes on the same stem? That's just two different "parts." Like you could play the top notes and someone else plays the bottom notes.

@hollyleech8206 7 лет назад

dudeawsomeness1 oh okay! I understand. thank you so much!