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Why Is My Clarinet Sound Fuzzy Or Airy?

November 16, 2021January 29, 2021 by bfvlf

Clarinetists want to produce a clear tone that has a bell-like quality to the sound. While clarinet players may aim for slightly different sounds from one another, most want to avoid sounding fuzzy or airy. That extra sound of air moving disrupts the beautiful tone quality of the clarinet. There are many reasons for having … Read more

Which is easier, flute or clarinet?

November 16, 2021December 17, 2020 by bfvlf

Should I learn the flute or clarinet? Which instrument is easier to learn and play? I often get these questions, and there isn’t a simple answer.. The flute and clarinet each have easier and harder aspects. The clarinet is hard because you have to work with a reed, and there are open holes. Some players … Read more