PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN CLARINET EMBOUCHURE AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

Techniques of blowing the clarinet vary in our country and other countries in the world. This variety stems from the diversity in the playing schools, which appeared and were adopted in Europe during the historical development of the clarinet. The misapplication of these techniques may cause some problems for the clarinet performers. This study aims to explain how to reach at the right embouchure based on the playing positions and their common characteristics. In addition to this, how clarinet performers develop the embouchure; problems that they encounter in producing tone; reasons for these problems and solutions proposed for them have been explored.