I have a Selmer Bb Clarinet, any tips?
2007-11-07 08:55:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Press upwards with your bottom lip, fast. It's quite hard to do and is sore on your lip.
2007-11-07 09:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We don't use vibrato on clarinet except in some very rare instances when playing jazz. Almost all teachers insist on a pure uninterrupted tone and it is the "sound" best suited for band and orchestra playing.
If you must; the best vibrato is the result of good, well supported, diaphragmatic breathing. A jaw shaking vibrato just makes you sound nervous.
2007-11-07 20:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by CoachT 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
On flute, you use your diaphragm to vary the air flow. I would have thought that the same would be true for the clarinet.
2007-11-07 17:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by Richie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋