Hello,
I have a concert on Friday, and we`re playing the William Tell Overature as one of our pieces. Anyway, in it I have to go from the G above the staff to the E above that in 8th notes timing. I still can`t get that without squeaking. Any tips how to do the jump? Or would it be better to just drop the octave on the E as the 1st trumpet is playing the same part and doing just what I`m asking (since it`s written in his part)? Any help before Friday, the 26th of March, 7:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Jen

Hey, a way to go from the G to the E really isn`t that difficult with the right technique. Now when you are playing the G, blow more air into your clarinet, you want to make your air fast and have a lot of it! And as well, don`t back away too much on the E, you want it to come out. Tighten up as well. But remember, nake the air go fast and speed it up, and make sure lots of it is being blown through your horn. This will make the jump work!
-Pick

Thanks...I`ll try it when I practice

I would try half holing the passage. When you go from the G-E, instead of picking up your entire pointer finger, rock it down so it is still partially covered. This has worked for me many times. And of course air support is key too.

An exercise that will help with the altissimo register in general
Play chalmeau (low) A. Slide your finger onto the register key to bring out clarion (top space) E. Slide your finger of the top hole to produce altissimo (high) C#. The idea of sliding your fingers on and off the keys is so that you don`t know when the note is going to come out, so you don`t start consciously or unconsciously changing your embouchure to compensate. Concentrate on getting a full sound on each note. Do the same thing for Bb-F-D, B-F#-D#, C-G-E, Db-Ab-F etc.

DON`T tighten up! That is the best way to get a pinched, horrible sound.

I can play the E if I go on a scale just fine, only when I try that jump I squeak. Just letting you know. I haven`t had time to try any of the techniques as I have not been feeling well, but I will tomorrow, Lord willing. Thank you all!

Hi everyone...The concert went well, and I was able to make that jump thanks to all the suggestions! Thank you so much!