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2 questions: Class 1 flute trios and high notes on bass clarinet

Posted by Obi Ron Kenobi on 9/22/2026, 1:15 pm

Please name some of your favorite UIL class 1 flute trios from the PML.

I have a very good clarinet kid who's been playing bass clarinet many years. She's doing TMEA region this year and is struggling with high notes. Any recommendations?

Re: 2 questions: Class 1 flute trios and high notes on bass clarinet

Posted by BC Player on 9/28/2026, 2:27 pm, in reply to "2 questions: Class 1 flute trios and high notes on bass clarinet"

High Notes on Bass Clarinet are tricky. If the embouchure is too firm they will only squeek. The player needs to relax the face, open the throat and use more top teeth pressure on the mouthpiece to pull some of the pressure off of the reed.

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