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Common Sense 01-15-2015 05:02 AM

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Posted by *Agent (Post 535405)
I'm working on playing some high notes (They're still in the staff though) like D and higher, I can play them well but sometimes I squeak. Got any tips? (I'm using a strength 2 reed.)

I would definitely suggest a stronger reed. You can get some high notes out with a strength 2 reed but they probably won't sound too good and you will squeak a lot. I would suggest at least a 2 and a half but eventually you will have to go to a strength 3 reed to really get a good sound out of the high notes.

High notes require a lot of air from the stomach so just make sure you support those notes. Try to tighten up your lips when you play a high note so you don't squeak/go flat. Make sure you constantly keep your instrument warm as you practice so your notes don't sound dry or airy.

Kieran2820 01-15-2015 07:39 AM

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Posted by viy (Post 535176)
Yes, the keyboard hurts your tongue.

Well i obviously said the clarinet hurts your tounge

Khai 01-15-2015 02:22 PM

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Posted by Kieran2820 (Post 535170)
I hate the clarinet. It hurts your tounge... Kinda like keyboard but i dont really play it as a hobby

Kinda sounds like you said keyboard hurts your tongue.

hosler 01-15-2015 02:37 PM

Professional percussionist here

MementoJoker 01-15-2015 02:43 PM

I play guitar (acoustic and electric) and bass (pls no hate)

Khai 01-16-2015 06:00 AM

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Posted by hosler (Post 535544)
Professional percussionist here

LOL

Platinum 01-16-2015 12:25 PM

I've been learning the piano for 6-7 years.
Also, I played the saxophone in Instrumental lessons.
Technically, I know how to play the:
Voice (why not), clarinet, trumpet, recorder, flute, guitar, cello


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Posted by Common Sense (Post 535478)
I would definitely suggest a stronger reed. You can get some high notes out with a strength 2 reed but they probably won't sound too good and you will squeak a lot. I would suggest at least a 2 and a half but eventually you will have to go to a strength 3 reed to really get a good sound out of the high notes.

High notes require a lot of air from the stomach so just make sure you support those notes. Try to tighten up your lips when you play a high note so you don't squeak/go flat. Make sure you constantly keep your instrument warm as you practice so your notes don't sound dry or airy.

Adding onto this, as with any wind instrument, don't use your 'chest' air or use your throat to push out air. You'll only strain it and possibly damage it.


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