Klarinet Archive - Posting 001371.txt from 1998/10

From: gerhardt@-----. Gerhardt)
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: OUCH!!! (double lip)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:37:19 -0500

On Oct 30, 1:59pm, Edwin V. Lacy wrote:

> Double lip will always change the perception of sound to the player,
> because it either eliminates or at least greatly reduces the bone
> conduction of sound to the ear. It may or may not change the perception
> of tone to the listener, but in any event, not to such a great degree.

However, the double-lip embouchure will open your oral cavity a bit more;
that as well as your reaction to the larger cavity (how you position your
tongue) probably *will* create a sound difference that is noticeable to the
listener.

Using double-lip will also change how your bottom lip works with the reed, and
this can certainly make an audible difference. To avoid pain, you may bite
less and thus your bottom lip will be less compressed. To avoid leaking and
to maintain support, you'll have to use the muscles along the sides of your
mouth much more than required with single-lip. Pulling the corners of the
mouth in will naturally increase the thickness of the bottom lip, encouraging
what may be termed a "darker" tone.

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