Clarinet Embouchure Flashcards
A beginning CLARINET student is producing no sound, but you can hear rushing air. What are three remedies for this problem?
- Less mouthpiece in mouth
- Increase lower lip pressure
- Sand reed
After listening to the audio example, choose three remedies for the problem.
- More mouthpiece in mouth
- “Oh” position; review sigh
- Sand reed
A beginning CLARINET student is producing no sound, but you can hear rushing air. What are three causes of this problem?
- Too much reed in mouth
- No pressure against the reed
- Reed is too stiff
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a sound with squeaks and high pitch squeals. What are four causes of this problem?
- Too much reed in mouth
- Insufficient pressure against the reed
- Reed too soft
- Clarinet angle is too far away from body
After listening to the audio example, choose four remedies for the problem.
- Less mouthpiece in mouth
- Increase lower lip pressure
- Faster air
- Clip reed
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a nearly stopped sound in which you can hear intense air. What are three possible causes of this problem?
- Too much lip pressure
- Not enough reed in mouth
- Reed too hard
After listening to the audio example, choose three remedies for the problem.
- Less mouthpiece in mouth
- Increase lower lip pressure
- Sand reed
After listening to the audio example, choose the four causes of the problem.
- insufficient intensity in airflow
- Too much reed in mouth
- Insufficient pressure against the reed
- Reed too soft
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a thin, sharp sound. What are three causes of this problem?
- Not enough reed in mouth
- Reed too hard
- Tight closed throat
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a sound with squeaks and a high pitched squeal. What are four remedies for this problem?
- Less mouthpiece in mouth
- Increase lower lip pressure
- Clip reed
- Bring clarinet closer to body
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a stopped sound and you can hear intense air. What are four remedies for this problem?
- More mouthpiece in mouth
- Sand reed
- Clip reed
- Check for bunched chin
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a thin, sharp pitched sound. What are three remedies for this problem?
- More mouthpiece in mouth
- “Oh” position; review sigh
- Sand reed
After listening to the audio example, choose three remedies for the problem.
- More mouthpiece in mouth
- Sand reed
- Check for bunched chin
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a squak with flat pitch. What are four remedies for this problem?
- Less mouthpiece in mouth
- Increase lower lip pressure
- Faster air
- Clip reed
After listening to the audio example, choose the four causes of the problem.
- Insufficient intensity in airflow
- Too much reed in mouth
- Insufficient pressure against the reed
- Reed too soft