Clarinet Embouchure

Question 1

2, 8. No tone rushing air (causes)

Answer 1

No pressure against reed

Too much reed in mouth

Stiff/Hard reed

Question 2

2, 8. No tone rushing air (remedies)

Answer 2

Increase lower lip pressure

Less mouthpiece

Sand reed

Question 3

3, 9. Squawk, flat pitch (causes)

Answer 3

INSUFFICIENT pressure

Too much reed

Insufficient intensity in air flow

Soft reed

Question 4

3, 9. Squawk, flat pitch (remedies)

Answer 4

Increase lip pressure

Less mouthpiece

Faster air

Clip reed

Question 5

4, 10. Squeaks, high squeal (causes)

Answer 5

Insufficient pressure against reed

Too much reed

Angled too far away

Soft reed

Question 6

4, 10. Squeaks, high squeal (remedies)

Answer 6

Less mouthpiece

Clip reed

Increase pressure

Bring clarinet closer

Question 7

5, 11. Stopped Air (causes)

Answer 7

Too little Reed

Too much lip pressure

SOFT REED

Question 8

5, 11. Stopped air (remedies)

Answer 8

More mouthpiece

Check for bunched chin

CLIP REED

Question 9

5, 11. Intense air (causes)

Answer 9

Too little Reed in mouth

Too much lip pressure

HARD REED

Question 10

5, 11. Intense air (remedies)

Answer 10

More mouthpiece

Check for bunched chin

SAND REED

Question 11

6, 12. Thin, sharp pitch (causes)

Answer 11

Too little mouthpiece

Tight, closed throat

Hard Reed

Question 12

6, 12. Thin, sharp pitch (remedies)

Answer 12

More mouthpiece

“OH” position, Review Sigh

SAND REED