Clarinet High Notes Unlocked: Mastering the Upper Register

[@dexter8876]

Oh my stars. I’ve never heard this broken down so simply in all of my years. Thank you!

[@GregoryAgid]

I love to hear this! Thank you!

[@gmanandhislady]

I haven't played the clarinet since 2006. To say I'm rusty, is an understatement. I'm so glad we can now look up KZbin tutorials. Thank you for these lessons.

[@GregoryAgid]

Glad to help!

[@sampowellmusic]

Thank you for your teaching

[@lyndafoster9437]

That’s a good lesson 🎼🎵🎵

[@rick72035]

Really helpful.

[@joenremmer]

This was very educating. It instantly changed my perspective on altissimo from something barely reachable or pros-only permitted range, to a friendly place simply within the reach of my lingering left index finger. The fact that the two register changes actually move you through a major triad (or to the 3rd and 5th harmonic of your chalemaux tone (in the A-Eb range)) was also quite educating in terms of understanding the unique harmonic features of clarinet. Thank you for taking your time to demonstrate all this. (one more pick: the scary altissimo range is actually a rather limited selection of notes, compared to the far more crowded clarion and chalemaux)

[@GregoryAgid]

I really appreciate this thoughtful response to my video. It is always my goal to share the knowledge I’ve accumulated over the years to help other’s journey be a little easier. Best of the luck with your practice and catch you soon!

[@SaxSpy]

fantastic video!

[@joeg46Highlands]

Thank you for this. I struggled with clarinet, having broad fingers, and travelled via the saxes to bass clarinet. I figured out an altissimo range for myself, overseen by my teacher, that gives me a 5th octave up to G or, with the wind behind me, A. Pretty much as high as my clarinetist bandmates can go, but with a stronger and more controlled sound.

[@didiermarchetti216]

Very helpful. The correction thru the right little finger has totally messed up my mental image of the altissimo register. Your video clarifies greatly, and helps build a simpler image. Is this correction used in jazz, or only in classical music?

[@Jaujau933]

Excellent thanks 👍

[@GregoryAgid]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrenparkes9805]

Awesome instructor

[@GregoryAgid]

@@darrenparkes9805 much appreciated!

[@イングリッシュスクエアBC]

thank you this is an amazing explanation

[@GregoryAgid]

Thank you for watching and leaving this kind comment! ❤️🙌

[@dennisalwis9383]

Greetings from Srilanka

[@GregoryAgid]

Yo!!!!! That’s very cool. Thanks for watching.

[@rodsmexico]

Great content!

[@GregoryAgid]

💯💯💯💯💯 Thank you

[@dennisalwis9383]

Wow soo informative.pls more videos

[@GregoryAgid]

More to come!

[@gladisiscool]

I’ve just picked up my student clarinet from 30 years ago and decided to start playing it again! Just wondering if you can reach the altissimo register with any size reed (like for example a 2), or would you only reach it with a size higher than that? Thanks!

[@GregoryAgid]

Hey! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Reed size corresponds to the type of mouthpiece you are playing. Its all about finding the right mouthpiece reed combination. You may not need a stronger reed, you may need a stronger reed. Really depends on your embouchure, mouthpiece and playing style. With all that being said, if you are having issues try a harder reed like a 2.5 or 3! Hope that helps. Gregory

[@gladisiscool]

@@GregoryAgid Thanks for your quick reply! Ok, sounds like I really need to find a professional who I can show my clarinet to to get some advice :)

[@vincescuderi]

👍👍👍

[@merlindeleon2571]

I'm watching this because I can't play high notes and my band class will roast me. The notes are so high I'm convinced to not go to the concert.

[@GregoryAgid]

This is a process at it takes time. Be patient with yourself and be sure to practice every day. Don’t worry about the haters.