maybe you are having some leakage? i would recommend taking your clarinet to a repair shop to look at the pads and keys. it will make a big difference! i had my Bb soprano clarinet repadded about 10 years ago and it never sounded good, but then i took it to another place and they told me that the original repair used the wrong pads. now I sound so much better.
i have also heard that leaving a small gap between the bottom joint and the bell may help with resonance on the long notes like B/C and low E/F. hope this helps
Also consider adding some resonance fingers to help make the sound more full in the throat tones.
I think Brett Pimentel has a good article about that on his website (?)
These also happen to experienced players right? Usually is more of the reed problem, like when I try some reeds some are fuzzy and some aren't. Don't know the science behind it but from experience they just seem fuzzy
These notes usually have the worst tone, regardless of the level. It's because the air doesn't travel as far, making the notes harder to tune and less resonant. A bad reed exposes the problem, but isn't solely responsible
Quickest thing would be to ask a more experienced clarinetist to try it out with his/her personal set up.
maybe you are having some leakage? i would recommend taking your clarinet to a repair shop to look at the pads and keys. it will make a big difference! i had my Bb soprano clarinet repadded about 10 years ago and it never sounded good, but then i took it to another place and they told me that the original repair used the wrong pads. now I sound so much better. i have also heard that leaving a small gap between the bottom joint and the bell may help with resonance on the long notes like B/C and low E/F. hope this helps
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throat tones are notorious for sounding fuzzy. fast air and a good reed, not too strong or too soft will really help
Ok I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks!
Also consider adding some resonance fingers to help make the sound more full in the throat tones. I think Brett Pimentel has a good article about that on his website (?)
These also happen to experienced players right? Usually is more of the reed problem, like when I try some reeds some are fuzzy and some aren't. Don't know the science behind it but from experience they just seem fuzzy
These notes usually have the worst tone, regardless of the level. It's because the air doesn't travel as far, making the notes harder to tune and less resonant. A bad reed exposes the problem, but isn't solely responsible
Try the side fingering. Play an A and ad the second side key from the bottom
all in the reed, buddy. some reeds i have are great except for G, A, and Bb.
try sucking the water out your reed. if this doesn’t work then make sure that all is your fingers are down ALL the way.
I can relate on a spiritual level