Klarinet Archive - Posting 000118.txt from 2002/07

From: fpg <fpg@-----.us>
Subj: Re: [kl] Lip problems
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2002 11:59:48 -0400

I've had good results with DCT, available in a small (approx. 1 1/2" diameter)
screw top jar from your pharmacy. (Non-prescription). HTH Frank

Frank P. Galiani, Bloomington, IN

Allan Thompson wrote:

> I have just had a quite demanding week, and have had to play rehearsals and
> concerts on clarinet, basset horn and classical clarinet. As usual when I
> have to change embouchures quite a bit, and especially in cold, dry weather,
> my lips have become very chapped and painful. I have tried the various
> lip-ices on the market, but the problem persists. Does anyone know of a
> 'miracle cure' for this problem, as I have a couple more busy weeks to
> follow, and playing is remarkably unpleasant at the moment. (I know one
> should 'suffer for one's art', but this is a bit much).
>
> Allan Thompson
> mailto:athompson@-----.za
>
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