Why do I spit when playing clarinet?
95% of what is coming out of the end of you clarinet is not saliva, but the condensation of your breath on the insid of the instrument. This is perfectly normal, and can vary with your climate etc.
How do I make my cheeks not puffy with clarinet?
Explain to your pupil that when playing the clarinet he should be BREATHING into it as opposed to BLOWING. And that when we’re breathing (exhaling) naturally we don’t puff our cheeks out, and clarinet playing should be as natural as breathing.
Should your tongue touch the reed?
The tongue should contact the reed on the top of the tongue as close to the tip as possible. The actual tip, that is the end of the tongue should not touch the reed.
How do you get rid of Spitty noise on clarinet?
In regards to the tonguing you are likely either letting too much of the tongue touch the reed and/or are tonguing too low on the reed. Try using a “tee” syllable and be sure the very tip of the tongue is touching just below the very tip of the reed. This should help to create a cleaner articulation sound.
How long should clarinet reeds last?
2-4 weeks
A good rule of thumb is you should replace your reed every 2-4 weeks, no matter how often you’re playing your instrument. You may want to replace your reeds more frequently if you’re practicing several hours each day. Some reeds also may not last as long as others, every reed plays slightly differently.
What is a personal embouchure training exerciser?
The P.E.T.E. is a unique tool to use to perform isometric exercises that strengthen and develop the embouchure. The P.E.T.E. is the only tool on the market that exercises the exact musculature involved in playing wind instruments.
What are the parts of a clarinet embouchure?
The clarinet embouchure consists of five checkpoints. The corners of your mouth, the bottom lip, the top lip, the chin and the top teeth. The corners of your mouth should be firm. Firm corners stabilize the mouthpiece and helps keep it in place.
How do you use a clarinet mouthpiece?
Place the clarinet mouthpiece in your mouth (reed down on the lower lip if you are a beginner). Set the reed on your lower lip and let it anchor down the flat, red part of the lip and keep the chin flat. Bring the top teeth down onto the top of the mouthpiece 4.
How do I develop a correct embouchure?
Developing a correct embouchure is very important, as a bad embouchure will affect your playing, and even more so as you continue your music education. Assemble your clarinet and make sure your reed and ligature are positioned correctly.
How do I know if my clarinetist is good?
Developing a proper embouchure is the key to making a pleasant, consistent sound on the clarinet. A poor embouchure can lead to squeaking, an airy sound and a reedy tone that most people find unpleasant to listen to. These are the telltale signs of a new clarinetist.