Clarinet Voicing Tutorial: The 3 Tongue Positions

Join clarinet-masterclass.com: https://clarinet-masterclass.com/217-2/ (The only community for intermediate and advanced clarinetists with 3-20 years of experience who want to solve their clarinet technique problems) In this video: Struggling with high notes or a thin tone on the clarinet and uneven registers? The secret lies in your clarinet voicing and tongue position. In this tutorial, we break down the essential vowel shapes-E, ü, and u-that will instantly improve your resonance and control across all registers. Voicing is often the missing link between an intermediate and a pro player. By changing the shape of your oral cavity using specific vowels, you can manipulate air speed and focus without forcing. High tongue position = fast air Low tongue position = slower air In this video, you will learn: • The "E" Vowel: How to arch the tongue for resonant low notes that don‘t sound airy. • The "ü" (Umlaut) Vowel: The perfect middle-ground for bridging registers and maintaining focus. • The "u" Vowel: the perfect tongue position for a warm and gentle sound in the high - altissimo register.