Klarinet Archive - Posting 001149.txt from 2000/10

From: Ann H Satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] strengthening embouchure
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 15:02:22 -0400

On Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:39:05 -0700 stewart kiritz <kiritz@-----.net>
writes:
> Hello there!
>
> I resumed playing after many years away from the clarinet. The problem
I am
> experiencing is that my embouchure is taking an extremely long time to
> develop the strength it once had. If I play for short intervals
several
> times a day it begins to come back. But if I miss a day or two even
after
> several months it seems I am back to square one, and can only play for
a few
> minutes before muscle fatigue sets in. I assume that this has
something to
> do with my age.
>
> I am seeking suggestions for exercises that I can do when not playing
> perhaps, to strengthen the muscles of the cheeks and mouth somehow.
I'd be
> interested in any kind of suggestions or if others have had similar
> experiences.

There are some good comments in that archives on this topic.
I used (my personal name is extreme pucker & snarl). As i recall, the
suggestion was to work up to 50 reps.
I used that while i was sick last month and didn't practice for a week.
I did a dozen of the E.P.S. three or four times a day. I had no
endurance problems at the very heavy 2.5 hour rehearsal that week.

When i switch computers (go home) i will see if i can find the reference.

annhall
`````Ann Satterfield```(Central Florida, USA)```
Principal Clarinet, Imperial Symphony Music (Librarian & Personnel)
Manager, ISO
Adjunct Faculty, Polk Community College Assistant Instrumental Music,
PCC

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