For low notes, I was taught to take less reed. This helps to control the vibration of the reed else you get splits and rough tone. You also need lots of good steady air. I learned this from a Joe Allard disciple.
Depending on your musical taste, you may benefit from a different mouthpiece and reed combination. Longer facings favor low notes. A short facing increases the speed of repsonse overall but may cause low notes to break up. Take care that your reed is not too hard.
Good equipment helps, but more important is the way you play. The overtone series exercise promoted by Dave Leibman and others will help you a lot.
Enjoy your playing!
Depending on your musical taste, you may benefit from a different mouthpiece and reed combination. Longer facings favor low notes. A short facing increases the speed of repsonse overall but may cause low notes to break up. Take care that your reed is not too hard.
Good equipment helps, but more important is the way you play. The overtone series exercise promoted by Dave Leibman and others will help you a lot.
Enjoy your playing!
