Klarinet Archive - Posting 000683.txt from 2000/07

From: Tom Wood <n4cid@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Single v. Double
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 08:04:53 -0400

Karel Vahala wrote:
> The double-lip embouchure, in my understanding, is also used as a remedial exercise
> for correcting heavy bite. Thus it would improve technique and financial liquidity
> of the friend more efficiently than dental surgery, unless this is required anyway.
> Any thoughts on this and the double-lip from others on the list?
>
> Karel.

I have briefly tried the double lip embouchure a few times. Not enough
times or for long enough to fully evaluate it but I almost always seem
to notice that the altissimo notes seem to flow better and play easier!
Anything above high C. I suspect there is something to be learned in
this..? Any comments from long experienced??

Tom W

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