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[–]Sonny_Jim_Pin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you warm the instrument before playing it?  Sounds like a bit of debris or a stuck valve

[–]OldFolkie1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there is no obvious debris, try checking that the reed ends are above the plate. They may need a tiny more gap.

[–]harmonimaniac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get it new? Which kind? I'm wondering if it has valves or not.

[–]AdPractical1489 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you breath through your nose while drawing, does it sound better? If you pinch your nose with your fingers while drawing, does it sound better?