Klarinet Archive - Posting 000125.txt from 1995/12

From: Richard Sprecker <RS7641@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Tension
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 15:03:01 -0500

I tend to be a tense player myself, and this is what works for me. First
off, I stand when I play, so I can move and release tension while I play
and between playing periods. Also, I try to focus all my tension on my lip
area, to keeping a tight embouchure around the mouthpiece, which helps
promote better playing anyway. That way my hands are free to be relaxed
and play relaxed.

Richard Sprecker