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Danielt
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I've been playing clarinet for four years now and I'm about to do my grade six exam but I've having a few problems with squeaking on middle C,D,E,F etc. Does anyone know if this can be fixed by dropping your embouchure a bit, or is it the clarinet? Thanks.
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music_girl_27
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Is your reed in good condition? That can sometimes affect your playing, although I don't know if it would make you squeak. Try putting a little less of the mouthpeice in your mouth while you're playing and see if that helps.
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Danielt
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Thanks, now I remember my teacher saying that, and I'll check my reeds too.
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alxx
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I agree on the reeds. Also what mouthpiece and what strength reeds are you using ?
Have you tried softer or harder reeds ?
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Danielt
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I'm using a vandoren M13 lyre with a BG tradition ligature. I mostly play 3.5 reeds but sometimes I play softer ones. Not often though.
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Bandgeek29
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Maybe you're just nervous, our second chair clarinet in our band always squeeks at festival due to nerves.
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