Hey there!
I'm a relatively experienced player, I'd say intermediate level. Just recently I've been having trouble hitting the higher register, like above a D high. It's not an issue with my blowing or my embouchure unless I've suddenly forgotten how to play, and I've recently had my clarinet serviced- I've had other bass clarinetists play my horn and while they admit it's not wonderful hitting the higher notes, they're able to at least hit them.
The thing is- I was comfortably hitting upper register notes with absolutely no issues prior to a week ago. I showed up to rehearsal and suddenly- poof! -I can't play! My reeds are all rather old if I'm being honest so I'm nearly certain that they're the issue here, but I'm completely baffled on how it happened so suddenly! I'm in the process of breaking in a new reed but I don't know what I'll do if that doesn't solve the problem.
What I'm basically asking is: Am I crazy?? Is it likely my reed? Or did I get mind-wiped and forgot how to play entirely! Any feedback is appreciated
I'm a relatively experienced player, I'd say intermediate level. Just recently I've been having trouble hitting the higher register, like above a D high. It's not an issue with my blowing or my embouchure unless I've suddenly forgotten how to play, and I've recently had my clarinet serviced- I've had other bass clarinetists play my horn and while they admit it's not wonderful hitting the higher notes, they're able to at least hit them.
The thing is- I was comfortably hitting upper register notes with absolutely no issues prior to a week ago. I showed up to rehearsal and suddenly- poof! -I can't play! My reeds are all rather old if I'm being honest so I'm nearly certain that they're the issue here, but I'm completely baffled on how it happened so suddenly! I'm in the process of breaking in a new reed but I don't know what I'll do if that doesn't solve the problem.
What I'm basically asking is: Am I crazy?? Is it likely my reed? Or did I get mind-wiped and forgot how to play entirely! Any feedback is appreciated