Klarinet Archive - Posting 000560.txt from 2001/11

From: CmdrHerel@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Fun with Double Lip
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:06:02 -0500

In a message dated 11/15/01 11:47:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
dotcalm@-----.com writes:

<< At any rate, I was wondering if this is a unique experience, and if not,
what to do about it. It has dawned on me that applying a regular 'ole tooth
guard to the top of the mouthpiece would help in providing some additional
friction to help keep the mouthpiece in place. >>

You got it. This is exactly what I do, and not only does it keep things from
slipping, the extra thickness of the pad adds *additional* opening of the
ole' oral cavity. I use the thick squishy black pads (can't think of the
brand offhand) for both reasons.

And when even that isn't getting you through a job, shove up with your thumb
as someone suggested, or with your knees and think about numbing everything
with a cold beverage after the gig...

Teri Herel

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