What was your favourite tip?

@rodiffinger7998

3 жыл бұрын

The amount of mouthpiece in the mouth :)

@annlisa07

3 жыл бұрын

I'd have to say ALL of them. Thank you so much for sharing this!! I just started playing again after 19 yrs. I last played in high-school. This is going to help me. 😁

@ptard7

Жыл бұрын

The amuunt of the mouthpiece

my band teachers have never taught me anything to do with posture or angle or anything. I’m so happy to finally learn these tips because it’s frustrating not knowing why you don’t have a good sound, thank you! Edit: I might need to get a stronger reed, I’ve been to 2.5 for 5 years and I check off all the signs its too soft 😬

@James.D.B.

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly some band teachers just don't teach that, thankfully I got someone who has his Doctorate for the first year and a half of highschool before moving

So helpful! This is my 5th year playing the clarinet but I've had troubles sounding fuzzy after like 5 minutes of playing whatever. No one has really ever called me out on it so I don't know if it was that bad, but I started watching videos of other people playing the clarinet and realized that they sound a lot better than me (tone). I felt like with 5 years of experience I should probably sound better so I asked my teacher what I could do to sound better and she said to try a better reed brand and that helped a lot. But I still got a fuzzy sound! This video was very helpful because you actually showed examples of how it changed the sound and I thank you for that!

@joel.ds.m

6 жыл бұрын

Try getting a softer reed.

When you do the reed test from a 1.5 and get up to a 3.5... But a very helpful video it worked for me

This is actually very informative! I started playing 12 years ago and have just started taking lessons again after 5 years of not playing. I have basically always played on a 2.5 reed...I had no idea that my reed might be too soft haha. I need to upgrade!

@lonelystatue2915

6 жыл бұрын

Leontine van vliet yep, you definitely need a stronger reed

@Zoco101

6 жыл бұрын

Surely the reed size depends on the mouthpiece aperture too. I see that in modern music (non-classical) clarinetists often prefer a bigger aperture and a softer reed. But I am no expert on clarinets - I just work with a lot of clarinetists.

@mauricebar552

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Summers @

@mubaraksenju7521

4 жыл бұрын

Leontine van vliet bruhh I’ve been using 3.5 since the 2nd year I’m playing clarinet!! Couldn’t believe how u play on 2.5 reed. Change it dude!! 👍

As 1st chair my goal is to get better myself and help everyone else get better

@turtles10

5 жыл бұрын

@DAVID MELLA me nine months ago worded that very poorly, I am surprised anyone could understand that. (This is why I rarely comment on videos, because I go back and critique myself) I am also much better than my teacher at clarinet, but he is a trombone player.

@patrioticeagle577

5 жыл бұрын

As the second clarient, I see that it's a struggle for first the clarinets... I appreciate your support sir 👏💯

@xdjustice2669

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Casillo OMFG SAME

@fernie51296

4 жыл бұрын

I recommend checking out the Clarinet BBoard. Lots of pro’s who really know what they are talking about.

@MistyForest111

4 жыл бұрын

@Richard Casillo every section needs a strong player sadly...

Boi I play on a 3.5+ reed..... the airy sound is driving me insane

@dolphi2319

5 жыл бұрын

I play on 3.5 vandoren reeds

@Blueberi4

4 жыл бұрын

I play on 4 vandoren reed

@fallpepper6902

4 жыл бұрын

Omg same

@DomainAspect

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@pookycat101

4 жыл бұрын

3

Self taught clarinet player with it being my second instrument. Had a couple of issues, and this video seems to have wrapped it up perfectly! Only just purchased a stronger reed but think I need stronger still!

oh my god I would have loved to have had her as a teacher. The looking down tip helps a ton, especially when using a lyre. Plus it makes marching difficult lol. edit- OH GOD AND THE REED THING. I WAS GOING NUTS WITH THAT. SCREW THIS 2 1/2!

@backunmusical

4 жыл бұрын

She offers online training at www.clarinetmentors.com thanks for watching!

OMG thank you so much, I've been having trouble playing the higher notes and I instantly was able to play all of them just by having more of the reed in my mouth

Thank you so much that was so helpful especially looking down at your fingers I am playing looking straight ahead now and what a difference thank you so much

Thank you Michelle! This is very useful indeed!

The reed tip adjustment got me going ! Thanks Michelle

In this internet era, many hopeful instrumentalists try to progress by means of watching videos on YT or buying digital courses. Certainly, videos and video-lessons may be a helpful means to learn. However, no digital interface replaces a good personal teacher. This video of yours is an example of how important a good teacher can be for the correct development of a student -- it is simple, well explained and clarifies such apparently simple issues that one does not get (from what I have watched on YT) except from a aptly teacher. Congrats!

Clarinet is an amazing music instrument and your lessons are much more than welcome! So helpful! Many thanks!

Wow. Thank you SO MUCH!!!!

loved this. thank you

Thank you, I started playing a reed instrument. And this video helps me to improve few things.

This was very helpful for me as a beginner (not an educator) teaching myself at home during quarantine. Thanks!

@backunmusical

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

That last tip has solved my problem with new clarinet I got [after over twenty years playing, but am self-taught so wouldn't have known]. And had got to that higher register absolute years ago, but didn't know that I should have been playing with a 3 & up all along ! Now simply making this adjustment has made the clarinet in tune (from previously flat with a 2.5).

This video was very helpful. I picked on most of these things from experience from playing the clarinet for the past few years, but it's amazing to finally hear someone just outright say them. Particularly in middle school, it always felt like I was guessing about what was wrong or what would help my tone. Now that I'm a sophomore in high school, I'm trying to help the freshmen get better tone. This explanation gave me the confidence to tell them the things I've picked up on. I've always been scared to teach them something wrong.

That sound is very familiar! Thanks Michelle, this will help alot of kids in my classes.

This was very helpful! Thank you!

Superb advice! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙂

These three tips improved my tone instantly!

Ur a great teacher indeed!

thank you Michelle, xx

Muy interesante la explicación y muy detallada. Muchas gracias por su tiempo.

Thank you, Michelle. Long time player who never knew any of the tips that you offered. But they explained a lot of ideas that I was looking for!

very high quality video, thank you! I'm a student and this has helped me a lot!

This was amazing. Come from some one who was a low brass player and now trying to learn my winds. Thank you! 😊

@backunmusical

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very useful. thank so much!

This is the video I need! Thank you so much for this!

This was very helpful. I just started playing and was confused why sometimes my tone was quite good and other times muffled. I think I was putting my head down. That's a game changer! Thank you!

thanks so much for this!! been assuming it's just my diaphragm for years!! Changed everything!!

Really helpful

I so appreciate your videos. Thank you!

Great tips!

Thanks, very clear!👍👍👍

Great informative video!

Awesome! Thanks!

Wow, I can't tell you how amazing this was! I was so mad because I just couldn't play above the staff (I'm a 3rd year player). Then I tried going farther down the reed and it instantly worked! Again, thank you so much!

Thank you I'm trying to teach my little brother a little bit since it's the teacher's vacation now(they come back im February) so I'm trying to teach some stuff since I already play, this video is very helpful i never thought about some of those details(maybe i did when i started years ago but forgot haha)

That is very informative. where can I find that type clarinet? Model and made? Thank you

Thank you so much! The "fuzzy" tone was driving my son nuts, and your first tip took care of it.

My does my clarinet sound airy?

thank you thank you!

Thanks! This is amazing

I just started play clarinets and this helped a lot!!!!!!!!

Excelent!

the barrel looks so weird

@kogasoulmate

5 жыл бұрын

ikr

@reichlinsmall9765

5 жыл бұрын

Backun cocobolo (name brand & type of wood) barrel and bell, I believe.

@mr_organ

5 жыл бұрын

ikr

@reichlinsmall9765

5 жыл бұрын

@@mr_organ bought one for mine.

@anastasjaamarillo2826

5 жыл бұрын

Omg same fam same! Mood!

I started on a 2.5 reed and I'm still using it.

@ambrosia3907

4 жыл бұрын

Mistica M same

@dinimahazir

3 жыл бұрын

2 1/2 gang assemble!!!

I started on 2.5 Rico and now I'm on 3.0 in 7th grade (2nd year in band)

@marieblackwood720

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried a different brand? Reserve reeds are really nice.

@varietyvantasy

3 жыл бұрын

Vandoren reeds work very well! Later on in high school, they will back off on using rico

@calebvlogz8446

3 жыл бұрын

@KZreadSucks Balls 🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼

Interesting video, good points. Another point about reeds is that they are not all created equal (when comparing brands) I used to avoid using Vandoren reeds as they are harder and don't break in easily. Now they are my reed of choice as I find them more consistent in quality, and longer lasting.

I play on a 2.5 reed and when i go for higher notes i have the same problem.😭

@quentinm.williams9

5 жыл бұрын

maybe you need a stronger reed or a different brand depending on your reed choice

@youririnsema1148

5 жыл бұрын

I recommend a stronger reed, what clarinet do you use

@ella.travels

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@ferny198

3 жыл бұрын

You need a bit of a stronger reed. A senior told me that the stronger the reed is, the more easier(?) it is to reach higher notes. Obviously, you'd need to adjust your breathing and ambechure(?) to get used to the reed itself

Since I play bass clarinet.. Its really hard to sound nice when I switch back. So if you switch between the 2 instruments is it better to have a 3 1/2? Because I have a 3 for my bass and you have to blow more for the bass so would I need a thicker reed?

Very well explained. By the way a look should be taken at the Martin Schmidt-Hahn - clarinet- videos. He is playing a german system clarinet with a nice sound without any mouthpiece problems !!

I'm actually playing a bass clarinet, but the tips still help. And reason I'm getting a super breathy tone? I'm still to inexperienced to know then the issues are either me, the reed , Reed placement, or the instrument itself.

Hi, I have a question. Is it right to have a size 3 reed and being in marching band? I have to play on the altissimo register so I switched to 3 just three days ago. I've been with the clarinet for 6 months but I learn pretty fast, and I don't know if for me is fine to have a 3, I think I can but is there any problem?

I am an intermediate student. Would like to try Backun barrels for sound improvement. Which one you recommend? Thanks

i'd be happy, when my notes would sound like this, even if its airy. when i play alone you hear it and it bogs me alot: it sounds like i was almost spitting into the mouthpiece, and i cannot get that sound smoother :/

Very useful video, what to to if the stiffer reed is making airy sound in the low notes?

@tahadekmak

5 жыл бұрын

@Zack Sullivan yes it worked like charm after 2 hours of using a stiffer reed but I think I have a tompone problem...

dig it... nice

Adjusting your mouth to the mouthpiece and taking in more was very scary for me, but when I started doing it the sound quality became INCREDIBLY better

i got a qUestion why does my clarinet sound like a trumpet?

Guess who needs a 3 1/2 reed 😭

@James.D.B.

4 жыл бұрын

Man that's crazy, I might have to get new reeds as well, maybe 3s, because normally I use 2½s (for Bass clarinet), but I've started also playing Contra alto clarinet, which I use 2½s for as well, not sure if a harder bass clarinet reed is the solution to my sound getting a bit worse due to playing Contra Alto, I would love some feedback

@ferny198

3 жыл бұрын

I'm using a 3 1/2 reed rn, still trying to get used to it and get rid of all the airy sounds. Until the airy sound is gone, I'm gonna move onto to a size 4:/

@DavidMartinez-wl8ml

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know I need one

I have a question that neither you nor anyone has addressed yet,I want to know about the palate/sinus air leaks that I hear in my head when I am playing clarinet. I want to know if other people can hear them or only I can hear them & how I can get rid of them

Perfect! Just what I needed!

How do you keep the low E key (alternate right hand fingering for the note B above the break) from "barking"...... I heard this can happen when your lowest two pads arent evenly pressing on the tone holes.

What's the best way to get more of a Jazzy tone or sound on the Clarinet?

I like your clarinet! I have a Buffet E11, what model(s) is yours? (I assume the barrel and bell are not from the same company, as they're differently colored.)

my clarinet sounds very airy and often squeaks when I do staccato notes. any tips for this?

@kaylee1517

4 жыл бұрын

aaliyah ellington try playing around with your embrocher. You could be pinching without realizing on the staccato and the more you pay attention to your embrocher the more it’ll help you fix those problems.

@norat3691

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with what the other response suggests but you could also try other reed types (like 3 or 3.5) to see if that helps

I’ve been playing clarinet for 2 years. It’s only for marching band and I’ve been taking a two week break. I’m here because I want to know how to improve.

Okay...I can change the note/pitch and sound, from the mouthpiece and barrel alone (I can play a song with just these sometimes), so I want to know if anyone else can change the notes on command like that.

I have a weird buzzing sound and don’t know how to get rid of it

@backunmusical

4 жыл бұрын

Uh oh! In this instance it is probably best to take your clarinet to a professional repair technician. Good luck!

This helped me so much thanks ❤️

What should i do if some notes sound very spitty. When playing a C major scale from about e to middle c it sounds very spitty. The 2nd octave sounds find but the 1st octave sounds very spitty. What should i do ?

Teach squidward

What would the disadvantage be of putting a beginner on a reed too hard? Especially if they seem to be able to make a sound?

Umm so I’ve been playing for about 6 years yet I’m still on a 2 Vandoren or 2 1/2 Rico. With anything higher, I can’t get sound out and it sounds airy so I struggle to play high notes. In this video, the reeds I play with are described as beginner reeds, yet I’m not a beginner. Any tips??

@tracytracy4784

3 жыл бұрын

Here's a few suggestions. First, make sure your clarinet is set up right and without air leaks by getting it checked over professionally. Are you able to get any clean notes at all on the stronger reed? It might be the case that your embouchure is tiring as you play, and if that is happening I'd suggest, when it does, stopping and concentrating on getting a single clean note (by 'clean' I mean without the airiness) before continuing. If you can't do this, and you haven't already been playing for a long period, it sounds like the reed might be a bit strong for you. Once your instrument is right, airiness pretty much comes down to the strength of your embouchure, in my experience. I believe Michelle has other videos on strengthening your embouchure. It is also worth trying a few reeds too, as some individual reeds are just hard to play. I played on a Rico 2.5 reed for many years before moving to something stronger, and when I started on a #3 I swapped between the 2.5 and the 3 quite frequently in my practice sessions, gradually strengthening my embouchure that way. But don't worry about sticking with the stronger reed if you just don't get on with it, the important thing is enjoying your music and making the best sound you can with your instrument. I hope this helps.

I tried but it isn't working my clarinet is sounding airy and I'm blowing the right amount of air but their is less air comming out and higher pitch is being made and was exposed to falling how to fix please

where can i get that barrel?

Is it bad that I started on a 3 strength reed ( I’ve been playing for over 4yrs)

@melissamartinezdiaz6858

6 жыл бұрын

It's not bad if you can maintain your tone quality. :)

@averagehuman2987

5 жыл бұрын

I made a mistake and started on a 4 strength reed not knowing what the numbers meant now i play on a 5 strength (I’ve been playing for 6 years)

@mela1025

5 жыл бұрын

Endless Summer. Official What do u recommend I play I started playing clarinet as a secondary instrument about a year ago(primary is trombone so it's rly different) and I only realized about a two weeks ago I need to switch from 2.0 to 3.0 About how long do u think I should play 3.0 before switching to higher reeds? I can hit into the upper altissimo range

@turtles10

5 жыл бұрын

@@mela1025 I would say about 1-2 years into playing clarinet if you already understand how to make a good sound (on clarinet) and how to make music overall or when you begin to reach above high F/G (3/4 lines above staff) reliably. (I have been playing almost 4 years, so I wouldn't know what to do after that.)

@averagehuman2987

5 жыл бұрын

Me La all I can say is that you should use it until it starts to feel soft and way too easy to play. Until then always practice getting a good tone and posture and don’t do it all at once like I did, take it step by step.

thank you....great video!! I learned a lot that I didn't learn 30 years ago. I play on a 2.5 reed, scared to go up any further. Not sure if i have the chops for it

It came from a brown case call buffe I think don't know plus I loved the edvice

Very nice. But take a look at Martin Schmidt-Hahn clarinet !!

I’ve been playing for 2 years, and I just now realized that my ligature is on backwards. This entire time, I’ve had the screws on the reed side.

@seranraven8030

3 жыл бұрын

Wait what? ! Isn’t it suppose to be like that

@haydenspencer4589

3 жыл бұрын

@@seranraven8030 yeah but in some cases there are backwards ligatures but those are expensiveeeeee. not all ligatures are supposed to be like, so yeah they supposed to be on the reed side just depends though

@zachrobinson8357

2 жыл бұрын

For mine at the time, it was one of the leather ones where the screws were supposed to be opposite the reed.

Is there anywhere online where a person can hear you play an entire piece?

You should review the new Dickerson Resonato ligature on ebay ansd Reverb - it's different

the first problem is very easy to fix as on sheet of sheet music could get them to look up

Is it normal to get light-headed while playing if you're a beginner?

My reed is a 7c. I'm a trumpet.

@CrazyAzN4169

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Well, After addressing all three of these points I now have an upper register I can deal with. My neighbors thank you!

Great tips on reeds and positions! Thanks

Amazingly useful. As a self-learner, your tips are just incredibly good. Thank you for this knowledge sharing!

@DomainAspect

4 жыл бұрын

Asia Bressan, your getting taught lol

OH MY GOD! HOLDING MY HEAD DOWN WAS THE PROBLEM THIS WHOLE TIME! I payed for 8 years and stopped for another 8 years occasionally picking it back up and never could figure out why I was always so airy!

I can hear the spit flying through mine and I don’t know how to change that

this was a super helpful starting point in helping my student get better tone, it's so hard to put into words myself :)

Not a teacher myself, but this stuff helped me instantaneously

Hmm...famous jazz players don't know this....and get good tone at "wrong" angle. PS it's mostly your tongue position that changes your pitch. That said...yes I agree your preferred position is my preferred position....for classical tone.