Clarinet

Question 1

Stopped sound (3 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 1

3 Causes: Too much lip pressure, not enough reed in mouth and reed too soft
3 Remedies: Check for a bunched chin, more mouthpiece in mouth, and clip the reed

Question 2

Intense Air (3 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 2

3 Causes: Too much lip pressure, not enough reed in mouth and reed too hard
3 Remedies: Check for a bunched chin, more mouthpiece in mouth, and sand the reed

Question 3

No sound, rushing air (3 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 3

3 Causes: Too much reed in mouth, no pressure against the reed and the reed is too stiff
3 Remedies: Less mouthpiece in mouth, increase lower lip pressure, and sand the reed

Question 4

Squawk with flat pitch (4 causes / 4 remedies)

Answer 4

4 Causes: Insufficient intensity in airflow, too much reed in mouth, insufficient pressure against the reed, and the reed is too soft
4 Remedies: Faster air, less mouthpiece in mouth, increase lower lip pressure, and clip the reed

Question 5

Thin tone, sharp pitch (3 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 5

3 Causes: Not enough reed in mouth, tight closed throat, and reed too hard
3 Remedies: More mouthpiece in mouth, “oh” position; review sigh, and sand the reed

Question 6

Squeaks or high squeal (4 causes / 4 remedies)

Answer 6

4 Causes: Too much reed in mouth, insufficient pressure against the reed, reed to soft and clarinet angle is too far away from the body
4 Remedies: Less mouthpiece in mouth, increase lower lip pressure, clip the reed and bring clarinet closer to the body