Klarinet Archive - Posting 000342.txt from 1994/05

From: Anthony Corman <corman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Chops -- as in physical
Date: Fri, 20 May 1994 14:54:12 -0400

I question the notion that physical strength
is important to a good saxophone sound. The
usual impendiments are a bunched lower lip
or pressure from the upper lip. Support
for the reed comes from the lower jaw.
get the Joe Allard video tape and save yourself
much grief.

Tony Corman
(who practiced the Teal exercises faithfully
for months, to no end!)