Klarinet Archive - Posting 001411.txt from 1998/10

From: Note Staff Unlimited <notestaff@-----.ch>
Subj: Re: [kl] double lip embouchure
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 15:54:36 -0500

<<klarinet@-----.org schrieb: This "head up, clarinet in" concept is that the
lower your bottom lip is on the read, the more control you will have to your
sound, if of course you also do the pressure top to bottom thing (called "closing
off"). You'll notice when you bring the clarinet bell in toward your body, it
indeed lowers your lip on the reed. (And you might hear it opening up your sound
right away.)

> But you are right, it is much less comfortable and more tiring.
>
> This sound idea I've noticed is controversial, with a lot of opposition.
> However for me, I love the tone and control that come with it.

> Mouthpiece cushions to increase the oral cavity for single lip players sounds
> like it could work. I use a thick cushion WITH the double lip embouchure to
> open the cavity even further!
>
> Teri Herel>>
>

That makes me very curious as to the sound you get with your double lip emb. and
thick pad. What could be the opposition to a good tone?!?!

David
David Glenn
notestaff@-----.ch

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