just started playing alto clarinet...

    
just started playing alto clarinet...    16:49 on Monday, September 8, 2003          
(istya)
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I know this probably sounds like a stupid question, but I can`t seem to get more than 3 notes out of this thing. I have no woodwind experience, and I`m sure I`m doing SOMETHING wrong, I just can`t figure out what it is. I have a fingering chart, and nothing changes past the 1st 2 notes. Am I supposed to constantly be changing my embrochure or something?


Re: just started playing alto clarinet...    11:35 on Tuesday, September 9, 2003          
(Amy)
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In my experience, the alto and bass clarinets require a lot of breath. Try blowing harder, especially on the lower notes.


Re: just started playing alto clarinet...    11:36 on Tuesday, September 9, 2003          
(Amy)
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BTW, it`s not a stupid question! Don`t worry!


   




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