admin 10 Dec 2017 0 Comments No tone, rushing air No pressure against reed- Hire a custom writer who has experience. It's time for you to submit amazing papers! order now Increase lower lip pressure Too much reed in mouth- Less mouthpiece in mouth Stiff reed- Sand reed Sqawk, flat pitch Insufficient pressure against reed- Increase lower lip pressure Too much reed in mouth- Less mouthpiece in mouth Insufficient intensity in air flow- Faster air Soft reed- Clip reed Squeaks, high squeal Insufficient pressure against reed- Stop tone, increase pressure, play again Too much reed in mouth- Less mouthpiece in mouth Clarinet angled too far away from body Stop tone, bring clarinet closer, play again Soft reed- Clip reed Stopped or intense air Too little reed in mouth More mouthpiece in mouth Too much lip pressure Less biting; check for bunched chin Stopped: Soft reed Clip reed Intense air: Stiff reed Sand reed Thin, sharp pitch Too little reed- More mouthpiece in mouth Tight, closed throat- “Oh” position; review sigh Hard reed- Sand reed Proper formation of a clarinet embouchure Have student form an exaggerated “A” sound with their mouth. Maintaining the facial “A”, add a “Q” on top of it. Lower lip covers lower teeth Take in about 1/2″ of reed Reed rests on lower lip Upper teeth contact that mouthpiece Related posts: ABC Oboe Embouchure ABC Bassoon Embouchure ABC Tuba Embouchure Tuba Embouchure Clarinet Embouchure Clarinet Clarinet Fingering Clarinet Lit Final Clarinet Ranges