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[*]One clarinettist in our concert band, who has actually been playing I think for a long time, says he can't play very loud with out squeaking all over the place, when I was trying to get him to play louder in his solo. I'm not a clarinettist but can knock a tune out on one, being aware of using a difference in embouchure to sax but what can he do to play louder but squeak free? More bottom lip, maybe?[/QUOTE]
A clarinetist with no volume and squeaks.
This is only from personal experience and teaching begining to advanced HS clarinet students.
The problems you describe can come from a weak embouchure, improper reed/ligature placement, taking in too little/much mouthpiece, reed too soft or blown out. I've never had a student squeak from a reed that is too hard.
If you think this clarinetist will accept suggestions, ask them to try raising the reed slightly and take in a bit more mpc. If this works, then they need to bump up the reed strength. How long a person has played means nothing if they haven't learned the basics.
[*]One clarinettist in our concert band, who has actually been playing I think for a long time, says he can't play very loud with out squeaking all over the place, when I was trying to get him to play louder in his solo. I'm not a clarinettist but can knock a tune out on one, being aware of using a difference in embouchure to sax but what can he do to play louder but squeak free? More bottom lip, maybe?[/QUOTE]
A clarinetist with no volume and squeaks.
This is only from personal experience and teaching begining to advanced HS clarinet students.
The problems you describe can come from a weak embouchure, improper reed/ligature placement, taking in too little/much mouthpiece, reed too soft or blown out. I've never had a student squeak from a reed that is too hard.
If you think this clarinetist will accept suggestions, ask them to try raising the reed slightly and take in a bit more mpc. If this works, then they need to bump up the reed strength. How long a person has played means nothing if they haven't learned the basics.
