Klarinet Archive - Posting 000064.txt from 1999/02

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Embouchure question
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 09:27:05 -0500

On Tue, 2 Feb 1999, TOM RIDENOUR wrote:

Tom,

Thank you for your extended reply.

I don't intend to debate right or wrong with you here in this forum - it
would be non productive. Your article is available for all to view as you
have mentioned. If you ommitted things for certain reasons - fine. I was
simply pointing that out as a helpful way to present more information. It
is a fine article.

We disagree regarding pressure on the reed. Big deal - live with it and
don't take it personally!

RG

> Roger,
> The guy just wondered how to go about playing without biting; that is the

[EDIT]
> only reason I recommended my article; it's what it's really all
about.
> What affects the chin, much more than upper lip is the tongue position.
>
> Excuse me; what gauge is there that tells you what "too much" pressure is,
> and when one crosses the line into biting?
> In my estimation the instant someone bites they have already crossed the
> line; they are already doing something detrimental to the end result of

Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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