Clarinet mouthpiece pressure

Question 1

There is a (squawk with a) flat-pitch. What’s the mouthpiece pressure?

Answer 1

insufficient pressure against the reed, increase lower lip pressure

Question 2

There is a stopped sound and you can hear intense air. What’s the mouthpiece pressure?

Answer 2

too much lip pressure, check for bunched chin

Question 3

There is a stopped sound. What’s the mouthpiece pressure?

Answer 3

too much lip pressure, check for bunched chin

Question 4

There is no sound but you can hear rushing air. What’s the mouthpiece pressure?

Answer 4

no pressure against the reed, increase lower lip pressure

Question 5

There is a sound with squeaks and a high-pitched squeal. What’s the mouthpiece pressure?

Answer 5

Insufficient pressure against the reed, increase the lower lip pressure

Question 6

There is a thin, sharp-pitched sound. What’s the mouthpiece pressure?

Answer 6

TIGHT CLOSED THROAT, “oh” and review sigh