Tag: reeds
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Clarinet High Notes 101, Part 1: Approaching altissimo
in AltissimoMichelle Anderson, founder of Clarinet Mentors, presents a 3-part series on Clarinet HIgh Notes. Part 1 (this video) is intended for the player just starting to explore altissimo. Parts 2 and 3 in the series cover more advanced techniques. Read more
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First look at Vandoren VK1 synthetic reeds
in GearIn mid 2023 Vandoren released its first synthetic reed, the VK1. The numbering system was totally different from other reeds. Instead of strengths like 3, 3 1/2, it was 35, 40, 45, 40, 55, and 60. Reeds were also quite pricey, 25 to 30% more expensive than Legeres. EarSpasm offered a trial kit with one… Read more
People/Orgs: Marilyn FlemingTags: reeds -
Tips to Tame Your Altissimo
in AltissimoKristen Thompson, co-founder of Digital Clarinet Academy, talks through common issues facing clarinetists in the altissimo. Under-voicing, over-voicing, biting, double-lip embouchure, reed strength. Read more