How can I get my clarinet to sound less like a kazoo and more like a clarinet wh

Question: How can I get my clarinet to sound less like a kazoo and more like a clarinet when I play it!?

Any tips on achieving this!? also I have like a million new reeds size 3-1/2!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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You may want to try a softer reed, but if those really seem like they're a close fit for you, break them in more carefully to improve their sound!. To do this, soak them in water for about 20 seconds!. Take them out of the water, dry them, and put them back in their sleeves!. Let them dry overnight!. Repeat this for about 2 more nights!.

Then try playing each reed in medium range for about 30 seconds, and put them back in their cases!. A little bit later, suck on the reed for a few seconds, wet the top so there's a thin, visible layer of water, and blow into the wide end!. If there are no bubbles coming out of the top of the reed, it's ready to use!. Granted, some reeds will still sound better than others!.

You may also want to try a Vandoren mouthpiece!. Bring your clarinet and your tuner to a music shop and try out a few!. They really helped improve my tone!. Be sure to try a few and make sure there are no scratches on the flat side!. A better clarinet is also a (more expensive) option!. Selmers and Buffets are great!. I wouldn't go for the clarinet option until you've tried improving the reed and mouthpiece though!.

Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

wow!. 3 1/2!?
not a good idea!.
try a 3!.
they are the perfect size for me, and hopefully will work better for you!.
work on your ombature(sp!?)
and try to work on your tone!. tone is the key thing to having a nice warm clarinet sound!. and try tuning, that might help a little bit!.
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there are a few things you can do!.!.!.first you can clean your clarinet and check your pads!. second with your new reads when you first use them soak them in water for about 5 or 6 minutes b4 first putting them into your mouth!.!.!.!.also make sure your reed is put o n correctly and lined up with ur mouthpiece!.!.!.also your ligature could be too tight or too loose!.!.!.or you might need to adjust your ombisure!. Or, it could be you need a new clarinet!.!.!.!.if its plastic i would advise getting a wood one if you plan on playing clarinet for a whileWww@QuestionHome@Com

i have experience with the clarinet first is sit up straight put your form/position on the clarinet and you have to make sur eto cover thre holes and make sure the reed is covering the hole mouth peice not to much not too little!.Last thing is dont let ur cheeks blow hold ur muscles in ur mouth,Www@QuestionHome@Com

First off try a softer reed!. The tonal quality you are looking for comes only with experience!. Having a good quality Clarinet helps too but you can make a beginners Clarinet sound good with time!. Be patient and practice!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I just wanted to say that I think it's f-in HILARIOUS that your name is "the gangsta" !.!.!. but you talkin all about playin a damn clarinet!.!. wtf lmao

keep it gangsta lol !.!.!.
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Take it to an expert, maybe something needs adjusting!.!.!.!.!.have you been playing long !?!?!? Maybe you just need more experience, if you've been playing less then a year just give it a little more time !!!!!!!!!Www@QuestionHome@Com