Mini Masterclass: High notes on clarinet!

Staff Sgt. Mikey Arbulu gives you a quick fix for getting high register notes to happen. Tell us what you want covered in future episodes!

[@AkiAkamine]

MAN I CANT TELL YOU HOW MUCH OF A SAVE THIS IS FOR ME- I was having troubles playing Anything above the high G- NOW- I can play it.

[@Cursedc23]

Important question, which g? Open g, 3 fingers g, or altissimo g

[@AkiAkamine]

@@Cursedc23 the Octave Above Open fingers G

[@Cursedc23]

@@AkiAkamine okay good job 👍

[@BrylynnRickert]

also push up with you right thumb

[@Skipirll]

I KNEW I WASNT WEIRD FOR HAVING MY REED MORE IN MY MOUTH FOR HIGH NOTES

[@colinfox7638]

i do trombone and i cant play high notes smooth and i also struggle with fast switching from different notes

[@oliviab5540]

Thank you so much!!! This helped a lot!

[@136-rats-in-a-trenchcoat]

I tend to not have enough mouthpiece in my mouth, so this is good to keep in mind. But one more thing: how do you keep the clarinet high notes from being shrill?

[@laurie8536]

Place your tongue on the top of your mouth when playing. It helps with tone

[@noahs.627]

calmer air and think calm when playing

[@Mars-zk9pn]

THANK YOU I NEEDED THAT 😅❤

[@SugarSprinkleMeep]

Sameee

[@matthewpuma-yq3yf]

It helped me out a tone now I can play high notes on the upper section of my clarinet thanks

[@HahnJames]

Thank you, Staff Sergeant! I'm not a clarinet player but, often times, what will work for a clarinet player, will work for a soprano sax player. In a pinch, I've even used a Bb clarinet reed on my soprano sax. It wasn't very comfortable, though.

[@Ultramarfan]

THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU JUST SAVED MY GRADE

[@ursulapainter5307]

Thank you!

[@batsai]

Sounding great Mikey!

[@lauralentini6832]

I do clarinet its so fun. Because you taught me

[@Star_Gazer1105]

E-F and Low C #- B ♭ on Alto😂

[@smarty.-pants]

i switched to bass clarinet and now i’m playing the clarinet just for fun. i can play all of the notes easily now lol

[@jaydenthegardengnome9300]

Can you do this but on the bass clarinet

[@GigiLoans]

Thank you so much! This information is really useful, as I am struggling to play high notes. Thanks again!

[@user-hx4rf1gf5c]

Thank you you saved my life now I don’t have to be playing in front of the class and getting my teacher to stuff the clarinet in my mouth 😂😂😂😂😂

[@vv_gumlx6363]

thank you!!

[@DontClickMyProfile12]

Whenever I get past the double high c I’ve found curling my lip also assists those altissimo notes

[@Kpop_19054]

Thank you for this tip it help me so much

[@user-cf7zi9kt6y]

Thank you fr

[@poisondartfrogplayz251]

I need help on clarinet with subtle vibrato, because when I vibrato, I usually do either too much or not at all.

[@carlywillard]

Could you do this for the trumpet please?

[@Danieltheinstrumentman]

This worked so well tysm!

[@brielleviet_forever]

This helped

[@russwrestler1003]

thank you I am not that good and this helps saved me from not getting laughed at

[@071alh]

I love this tip but, i have some trouble on tonguing really fast without squeaking or just playing fast so if you have any tips for that let me know!

[@kadynorr7165]

What about having good tone in the altissimo register? I can get the notes out but they sound terrible

[@rampagingvalks5866]

When i play high notes I keep on hitting the danger key, I'm not sure if you are familiar with the danger key but it's where you hand rest on the side of your left hand

[@Dexhammy]

It’s because of the way you rotate your hand

[@Xee_xxx]

The amount of stress I thought that i found a neat cool way i only know to use more mouthpiece......ITS ALREADY A FRACKING THING?!!!!

[@annara2663]

How to do altisimo on saxophone

[@therandomnesskids]

Can you do more playing for the flute I play it and want to see some more content

[@ACoolNub]

High notes on trumpet for me come out bubbly and under pitched. Please help

[@veezyvanzai06]

Squidward will love this

[@Nicole-fb7kb]

Can you please show how to play staccato high notes?It sounds very weird when I try

[@f.vds.]

On my clarinet the b (with all the fingers) takes a lot of effort and time to make a sound, I really have to force it

[@FNBRVolts]

Probably because all tone holes are covered. Just blow hard with controlled firm embechor.

[@dogwest8]

I am new to the clarinet and I’m need to lnow so where the register key is for high notes

[@Raindrop07363]

is there anything I can do to work on playing high notes faster while not squeaking or just air coming out?

[@khr1ssypl4yz]

I play alto saxophone and when I play G gently it squeaks. My reed is not broke or messed up, and my mouthpiece is perfectly fine. Is there any way I can fix this? My reed is also in the right position so that wouldn't be it either.

[@user-gi6qg2te5i]

I have trouble playing notes above thumb c quietly they either don't come out or are way too loud.

[@Poultrycooker1237]

I’m tryna play a double C trill on the clarinet but I can’t really get it clearly

[@Alaynas-bracelets]

I can’t play c or lower and I don’t I know if it’s a mouth piece thing or something wrong with my clarinet

[@user-qr7gb5dr7x]

it's probably because your not blowing fast enough.

[@mobo2551]

What does it mean if youre playing all of the tone holes down and it does that but a high note

[@Fifamemes935]

Pls how to get better sound on flutes I just started and can’t make a good sound😢 I’m subbed

[@xxthegodxlxx593]

I can play the high notes, but when I try to articulate them, they come out as a wonky open G sound. I've tried multiply different clarinets. The problem is me, and I have no idea how to fix it. I've tried to fix it with my mentor, but he wasn't able to figure out what it was

[@minecraft-fb6lx]

How can we get a better tone on the clarinet

[@Kay_B1507]

Every time I play it sounds airy. Do you have any tips on embrasure or any for breathing techniques?

[@ryanphillips4764]

How do I put more Air in the trumpet?

[@Average_German]

Try relaxing the lips, and use as little mouthpiece pressure as possible.

[@mason4753]

Okay so. I can usually play high notes without an issue but I'm having trouble with upper c. Any idea?

[@ballsemail9239]

How do you get good sounding lip trills on trombone?

[@mmopuri9422]

Hi, thanks for the tips. Im having trouble staying in tune on the clarinet. Any tips for this? Thanks again.

[@wyatt990]

Tune your clarinet after a little bit of warming up, and throughout playing if you hear it become out of tune try relaxing. Sometimes it's as simple as taking a deep breath to retune. If not, take it to your local music store, they can help if you have any further questions.

[@Ilovebball223]

Altissimo registee

[@Ilovebball223]

*register

[@adriannayuadrianna6988]

Im a clarinet player and i need help on when we switch notes very fast like i cant really switch it as fast What can i do?

[@DrHoggle]

I tend to fail with the octave key becuase I'm a 6th grade student buuuut most of our songs require the octave key so I mostly need help on that part

[@wyatt990]

Make sure you press down on your keys hard enough to seal the pads down, and practice on using enough air to play a note but still controlling volume

[@tommasocecchetti4316]

Trills on clarinet I can’t move some fingers to do trills

[@wyatt990]

Practice finger speed, and usually it comes with experience

[@datcapybara4]

I play clarinet and there is only one thing that annoys me. Whenever I try to play high or low notes it makes a weird squeaking noise. Any tips?

[@wyatt990]

Try more air, or tighter embouchure

[@maxgreenwood2171]

my clarinet always sounds airy when I go above mid e is there a solution to this?

[@EvelynRussell-wu3dg]

How far is your reed out?

[@miamiedits]

I m pretty new and im having so much trouble with high c

[@wyatt990]

Try a tighter embrochure, and using more air

[@claire_and_laynee]

How do you play higher notes than a g above that c 😔 and how do you work on the fourth octave’s pitches because I’m wayyyy out of tune; I played a high high g once in band class and my friend stared at me 🤣

[@yasminbarrera]

hello, can you help me please, how do you do a big jump, i mean from a very low note to a very high note, thank you so muchc!

[@wyatt990]

Really focus on your air, and how tight your embrochure is

[@erneststephens254]

Greetings, pls I want to learn how to play the clarinet. Which type will u advise I learn. Thanks

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Most beginners start on a Bb instrument and then branch out from there-check out our clarinet unboxing video to see how you can get started!

[@anthony-ud4to]

Altissimo F and up I need help with

[@carrieberry17]

I cant make any sound when I cover all the holes but I have to cover all the hole for a song what do I do

[@wyatt990]

Try tightening your embrochure and controlling your air

[@StarGirlGacha135]

I cant do the high note C with the fingerings thumb, register key 123 123 banna key

[@alfredmacadat438]

i cant play si idk why bit i tried this but my si in my clarinet didiny work pls help me

[@bethanyjordan9400]

Not splitting 3rd octave or higher notes on the flute

[@enicholas4299]

im struggling with low g

[@troyrowe7670]

I'm a clarinet player. I have a hard time switching from the high register, to the low register. Like from playing D with the register key, to low G without the register key

[@wyatt990]

Work on your air speed and not over blowing

[@huntermx32]

Better tone???

[@Fellan0923]

How to wvoid squeak

[@ivyart3737]

how do I start my high C clean? It always had a little squeak before it comes out

[@wyatt990]

Try to ease into the note, not going full air pressure off the start

[@ivyart3737]

@@wyatt990 Thank you I have already figured out how to start with a clean articulation

[@laneymeyer4766]

My struggle is my stupid reeds take to long to come in the mail

[@user-sl5jp6dm9f]

I find it hard to play lower notes😊

[@Alicebearx]

How do I play the F sharp better on clarinet

[@user-qr7gb5dr7x]

faster air

[@ThankYou-bn6bp]

Hi, just curious, how many instruments do you play? I thought I saw you play a different instrument somewhere else

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Staff Sgt. Arbulu, like many woodwind instrumentalists in our band, can perform on several instruments in the clarinet/single reed family. So far, he has performed on Bb, Bb bass, and contrabass clarinet with us!

[@ThankYou-bn6bp]

Thank you for letting me know! I’m a fan of Staff Sergeant Arbulu and all of you.

[@Ian.y24]

I just started on oboe and I can’t play low notes

[@pxlz0729]

Open up more. It’s likely that you are biting on the reed too hard. Open up your throat and imagine that you’re singing a low note

[@flkshsgsgagshsv]

high notes on trombone?

[@KIKI_lovez22]

I don't know how to do a a on the clarney

[@_Isabelle-Happyness_]

For me is pincher I have to play awesome b-flat instead because I keep squeaking every time I go for pincher

[@rileyreadss]

GLISSANDOS. help meeee 😭.

[@wyatt990]

Just try practicing moving your fingers quickly, they usually come with experience as well

[@OneLove7726]

Triplets on the French horn

[@OneLove7726]

I can't seem to play them properly

[@keepinitsaxy4273]

It won’t be instrument specific. You’ll just need to practice them more. Find practice tracks on KZbin.

[@OneLove7726]

Its different

[@OneLove7726]

It's not the nots it's the slur in the first 2 nots then a staccato on the last

[@orangepacker7479]

Articulation has always been my weak point as a horn player 😅

[@mugilneethi7481]

i play clarinet, the hotes with some high notes make a horrible sound

[@IWBg12]

HIGH C IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY😂😂

[@meganers5968]

Idk high c

[@BrownABBY]

Or. Yknow if that doesn’t work ur tongue up to E position playing that high F :> ur welcome

[@sub_to_wembbu]

My sound is rly bad how to improve

[@ArmyFieldBand]

What instrument do you play? And can you tell us a specific aspect of sound production you’d like us to cover?

[@sub_to_wembbu]

I play clarinet my high notes squeak

[@sub_to_wembbu]

My high notes sound bad when I tounge them

[@sub_to_wembbu]

@@ArmyFieldBand i play the clarinet

[@GrasshopperKelly]

But I play Oboe…

[@Starryyyz]

This is for clarinet tho

[@Me_833]

Is it me or does he kind of look. Like Steve o from Jack ass

[@MaxieTheFatDog]

I keep squeaking

[@ruffhausmalinois]

This makes me uncomfortable

[@Yamama288]

That is not a high note in the clarinet 😂

[@avella2100]

My low A and B my buffet clarinet is like really low I tried to tune it but that didn't work what should I do

[@wyatt990]

Work on your embrochure, and if you still have issues try relaxing, sometimes it's a simple as taking a deep breath