Klarinet Archive - Posting 000464.txt from 1996/01

From: Crim <row@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: New User
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 07:49:43 -0500

At 05:26 PM 1/21/96 CST, you wrote:

>I don't believe that pulling the corners back is a solution to your problem.
>If, in fact, you are taking in too much bottom lip smiling would only cause
>more control problems.
>
>I tell my students to think of whistling as high as possible. Take the
>the bottom lip in just far enough to cover the bottom teeth. You would like
>to have some cushion so as to not bite too hard on the bottom lip. Firm up
>all the way around the mouthpiece. However, the amount of lip taken in
>would greatly depend on the make-up of the teeth and lips.
>
>This approach seems to work well with my students. Good Luck!
>
>Allen
>
>
Allen,
Thank you very much for your reply! I have talked to my teacher,
though and he agreed with something one man had said"If you're playing with
too much lip on the reed, it is most likely a sign that your embouchure
isn't fully developed!" I'm continuing to practice the way I did, but I'm
also adding some excersises to my daily routine! Thanks agin for the reply!!

Bethany