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 Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:17 pm
So I don't have the best instrument in the world (not the section I'm talking about the individual instrument because we all know clarinets are amazing)
Anyways so I've played on the same instrument for 4 going on 5 years now and even when I first got it the instrument was used.
Well I've run into problems recently where my B and C won't play (Especially B) I'm talking register with all fingers plus bottem keys. And for those who play clarinet we know that those are two key notes on our instrument that we happen to play often.
Well I've tried to find out what's wrong and I have no Idea I've tried different fingerings and embouchures and all I get is this horrid screech sound.
My dad refuses to buy me a new instrument and I won't be able to afford one until next year yet I'm going to be in region and I can't afford to give up my instrument for a week while people try to see what's wrong with it. Not only that but I'm first chair so I can't afford to not have my instrument.
Does anyone have any tips or suggestions to help fix this?
HELP D:
Kilala0461
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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:15 pm
Hmm, have you done just a complete overview of your instrument? Did your problem just suddenly appear? If it did, it could be due to a mechanical problem. You should look at the pads and covers for those particular keys and make sure they are not sticking open. If they are not sticking open, make sure your other pads are in correct order, also. If that is all in order, then try cleaning your pads, because that can affect you also. To clean them, use a dollar bill, or tobacco paper. Yet, if you STILL have a problem, try playing somone else's instrument. If you can play the note on their instrument, with your mouthpiece and reed, respectively, then you know it is your instrument. Try taking it to the shop. they can fix it A LOT cheaper then buying a new instrument!
BTW, is your instrument wood or plastic?
Hope this helps you out!!
-tony
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:09 am
The might be a leaking pad.
Check for clarinet air leaks by taking the instrument apart, cupping the ends of the instrument, closing all finger and pad openings, and blowing air through. The instrument's pads and springs should resist heavy air flow. If you feel or hear even the slightest of leaks and are not sure, have a friend help you by putting their hand away from your clarinet and feeling.
And a good thing, is to CHECK if the pads are torn. [ I know my flute does. xD]
And LISTEN. Does it sound stick when you push a key down? If so, the pad is sticky. Make sure you don't eat sticky foods[Honey,Candy or sweets] because it with mess up the pads, making them sticky. And if they are, use a piece of cloth, and put the cloth under the key, and press the key and slide the cloth from underneath. Sorry to the person above, but a dollar bill isn't the best, due to the oils on the bill, and that makes it worse.
If you can't identify the problem, go to a music center.
Or consult your BD.
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:57 am
^^ HM :]
Talk to your Band teacher or Go to a Music center.
My Band teacher is amazing with that stuff.
She played a Tuba x]
I play a clarinet too. If your in marching band, check your Lyer [Or whatever it is] Because Mine was stuck in a key and it didnt play.
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:09 pm
Thanks guys.
I asked my BD to look at it which did no help cause all the HS BD are Brass players XD
The first thing he told me was:
"It's not the instrument it's you. What's with people and always trying to blame thier lack of talent on the instrument"
XD I was like OOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKKKK O.o'
So I took it in to the shop and they fixed it plus gave me all new pads and it cost $225 (O.O Ouch)
so I got home with it today and I took it out and I was almost too afraid to play it but I did. And for the first time since I've started playing I didn't have to fight my clarinet when going over the break. O.O
I set it down and then I stood up and I spazzed and did a happy dance. It seems sooooo much easier to play the region music to >.<
Thanks for you help guys
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:04 pm
have you tried taking it to your local band instructor??
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:55 pm
kilala0461 Thanks guys. I asked my BD to look at it which did no help cause all the HS BD are Brass players XD The first thing he told me was: "It's not the instrument it's you. What's with people and always trying to blame thier lack of talent on the instrument" XD I was like OOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKKKK O.o' So I took it in to the shop and they fixed it plus gave me all new pads and it cost $225 (O.O Ouch) so I got home with it today and I took it out and I was almost too afraid to play it but I did. And for the first time since I've started playing I didn't have to fight my clarinet when going over the break. O.O I set it down and then I stood up and I spazzed and did a happy dance. It seems sooooo much easier to play the region music to >.< Thanks for you help guys Err.. It's both ways. Once I spazzed out when a this lil thing got loose on my flute. I nearly cried [I cried when my trombone broke too. ._.]. I found out that it was this pin like thing on the flute, I first thought it was ME. It was my instrument...But I remember when I blamed my instrument when I couldn't play high notes.. xDD
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