Recently, i've noticed that when i play my clarinet it squeaks. My music teacher suggested that either theres something wrong with my reed or im not covering the holes properly but my reed is fine and i am covering the holes properly. I don't think theres anything wrong with the actual clarinet itself. Could the strength of my reed be a problem? I've been playing for 4 yrs and i use a vandoren 2 1/2. Do i need a stronger one?
2007-10-24 10:13:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
Normally if your clarinet is squeakin it's exactly as your teacher said- you're not covering all the holes properly or your reed is flawed. Either that, or you're blowing wrong, but I think that a clarinet player of four years should know how to blow her instrument. So frankly, I don't know.
Ooh! Ooh! Here's an idea! Get a different reed! (Why didn't I just say that in the first place?) A different brand, maybe, and how can yu be sure the reed is fine? Maybe a thinner reed. Try it, and glad I could be of assistance.
2007-10-24 10:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by ☆StarBlaze☆ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find out if it's your reed by changing the reed. Make sure you're getting it on right. As a reed wears out, it thins on the tip. This makes it effectively weaker and is a common cause of squeaking on a clarinet.
How long you've been playing has nothing to do with the strength of the reed you need. You need to match your reed to your embouchure and the mouthpiece tip opening. What works for someone else at 4 years may or may not work for you. Only a clarinet teacher can help you make that reed, mouthpiece, ligature, embouchure match.
2007-10-24 16:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh, I had an previous plastic yamaha for years in the previous it began doing that and that i eventually have been given my wood LeBlanc :D besides, it must be the reed is a length 3 is in basic terms too thick, yet in all probability, your clarinet has in basic terms died. After too plenty condensation, the clarinet interior wears away and gets particularly delicate and comfy. In my case it grew this white mould stuff. Ugh. yet yeah, ultimate element you're able to do is, if its a sturdy clarinet, take it to a save and get them to take a glance and that they would be waiting to show you how to be conscious of which area desires changing and additionally you may purchase the unmarried area, yet while it particularly is a cheapy, i might in basic terms replace the entire element. RIP Clarinet
2016-10-13 22:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by czech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"It squeaks"? That's not much to go on. Can you give more details about when and what you're doing when it squeaks? High register? Notes with more fingers on? Crossing "the break"? When you tongue?
The reason you have a teacher is to tell you when there's something you don't know. How do you know that you're covering the holes if your teacher suggests it may be the problem?
2007-10-26 02:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer Joy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that your reed isn't cracked because that can cause squeaking. sometimes it will look like your reed is fine even tho it may have a slight crack thru it. you could just change your reed if you're unsure and see if that helps.
2007-10-24 10:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by **STARR** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need to get a thicker reed
the ligature may be too tight, or maybe too loose
your mouth may not be right
2007-10-24 10:18:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dlphn B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋