Why do clarinets squeak sometimes?

Answer 1

to stop a Clarinet from squeaking make sure you block all the holes completely since the smallest gap can cause a squeak. try to not bump into any of the keys your not supposed to play for that note it could also be your reed that is not on probably it could just be the cold weather which means you must first warm up the clarinet

Answer 2

Clarinets suddenly squeak because you are blowing to much air into your mouth piece or you have to much mouth piece in your mouth and are blowing to hard.I am in band and play the clarinet so I would know.

Answer 3

It could be that you have some problems with the keys, so you might need to get the clarinet serviced.

However, it is probably most likely that your lips are too slack when you are playing. Especially with the higher notes, tighten your ombature, and make sure you are covering every key with your finger properly.

Answer 4

squealing can be caused by many things:

•you have too much mouthpiece in your mouth

•the holes are not covered completely

•you did not produce enough air (faintly squeals)

•you produced too much air and quickly ran out^^^

•the reed is very dry( you must soak a new reed for about 5 minutes in water or your mouth.)

•the reed is chipped at the end

it takes a while to learn to prevent all of the things, you just have to practice!

Answer 5

make sure the reed and the liditure are one right and not broken. or take it to your teacher or a music store.

Answer 6

you put too much pressure on the reed (do NOT do this went performing)

Answer 7

Don't put your mouth so far onto the mouth piece and don't bit down too hard.

Answer 8

because sometimes your reed is dry, or your not using god tummy muscles.

Answer 9

Your clarinet might squeek because you are bitting down on the reed to hard or you do not have enough of the mouthpiece in you mouth.