Clarinet Embouchure Flashcards
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
CLT Sound Example;
Squeaks or High Squeal;
Four Remedies
less mouthpiece in mouth
increase lower lip pressure
clip reed
bring clarinet closer to body
CLT Sound Example;
Rushing Air;
3 Causes
too much reed in mouth
no pressure against the reed
reed is too stiff
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a stopped sound and you can hear intense air. What are three remedies for this problem?
More mouthpeice in the mouth
Clip reed
Check for bunched chin
CLT Sound Example;
Low Pitch
Four Causes
insufficient intensity in airflow
too much reed in mouth
insufficient pressure against the reed
reed too soft
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a squak with flat pitch. What are four remedies for this problem?
less mouthpeice in mouth
increase lower lip pressure
faster air
clip reed
CLT Sound Example;
Thin Tone, Sharp Pitch
Three Remedies
more mouthpeice in mouth
“oh” position; review sigh
sand reed
A beginning CLARINET student is producing a stopped sound. What are three causes of this problem?
too much lip pressure
not enough reed in mouth
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
CLT Sound Example;
Squeaks or Continuous High Pitched Squeal;
Four Causes
too much reed in mouth
insufficient pressure against the reed
reed too soft
clarinet angle is too far away from body
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. What are three remedies for this problem?
more mouthpiece in mouth
clip reed
check for bunched chin
CLT Sound Example;
Thin Tone, Sharp Pitch;
Three Causes
not enough reed in mouth
reed too hard
tight closed throat
CLT Sound Example;
Squak like tone;
4 Causes
insufficient intensity in airflow
too much reed in mouth
insufficient pressure against the reed
reed too soft
CLT Sound Example;
Squak like Tone and compared to 3a;
Four Remedies
less mouthpiece in mouth
increase lower lip pressure
faster air
clip reed
