Klarinet Archive - Posting 000011.txt from 2002/11

From: "WILLIAM SEMPLE" <wsemple@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sharp teeth
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:07:39 -0500

Yes, I have a great idea for you.

Recently, I was bleaching my teeth. In my case, I used upper and lower
form-fitting trays created by my dentist, but you can go to any grocery
store and find a system sold by Rembrandt.

For a laugh, I started playing with these devices in place.

The physical result is somewhere between the standard embouchure and a full
double-lip. The result was startling. It forced me to open my throat,
resulting in better air flow.

My teeth have never played much of a role in the development of my
embouchure. To me, too much pressure restricts the air column by creating
tension in the throat.

I hazard a guess that almost 85% of the pressure exerted on the mouthpiece
and reed are from my lips. I am not a double-lipper, but close, and I like
the result I get.

p.s. the system forces you to go lightly, otherwise you will bite through
the rubber easily.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Nederhoff" <marc@-----.nl>
Subject: [kl] Sharp teeth

> Hi all,
>
> I have a problem with sharp lower teeth. Does anybody has a good remedie
> for this? Currenty I'm using sigaret paper over the teeth, but there
> must be better ways to do this.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Marc
>
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