Klarinet Archive - Posting 000370.txt from 2000/05

From: Audrey Travis <vsofan@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] The Perfect Embouchure - was Hi
Date: Sat, 6 May 2000 20:18:40 -0400

Patricia
Your descriptions of clarinet versus alto/tenor embouchures peak my
interest. Would you, and any others who care to do so, please describe, in
detail, the formation of a good clarinet embouchure, including lips, teeth,
tongue and perhaps throat if this is relevant at the beginners stage? Also,
could someone or several list members describe alto and/or tenor sax
embouchure for us? Just as, several months ago, I asked the list for
suggestions on good beginners mouthpieces and clarinets (and got loads of
really relevant material thank you all!), I'd like to elicit a body of info
on the subject of embouchure, too. Imagine the student is a rank beginner.

Many thanks to all!

Audrey

Patricia Smith wrote:

> The only thing I would add to what Anna said would be to use an embouchure
> more similar to an alto or tenor sax embouchure. This would make your top
> teeth the balance point instead of your bottom teeth. What to do with the
> bottom lip & teeth? Fold lip over teeth in the usual manner, form a seal,
> but keep jaw "dropped". This is how I form a bass clarinet embouchure.
> Cheers,
> Patty Smith
>

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