Klarinet Archive - Posting 000350.txt from 2003/11

From: "Ted Casher" <tedcasher@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Air leaking...
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:22:26 -0500

Ted Casher here: Use a cushioned lower lip, O-shaped mouth and anchored top
teeth---don't point the chin or smile. Wrap the lips around the mpce like a
rubber band. This is the Eastman embouchure as taught by Bill Osseck, (olav
hashalom!)
If you find you are playing flat, purchase a 64 mm barrel.
When riding in the car, smile, put your lips against each other HARD, and go
"MMMMMM" and feel your lips vibrating.

This regimen also works very well for those who have contracted Bell's
Palsy. I have helped rehab about a half dozen players that way-----this,
coupled with crowing a clar. mpce, worked for me when I was attacked with
it. Good luck!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amber L. Schumacher" <alschuma@-----.org>
Subject: [kl] Air leaking...

> Ok, I decided to call in some help from everybody. I'm a fourth year band
> teacher, and I'm just finally getting back to a consistent weekly practice
> routine (it only took my three years!). Unfortunately, my mouth is back
in
> shape from college-except for my upper right corner! It's driving me
> insane, because every time I play, I can hear the air leaking out of my
> embouchure, but I don't seem to be able to close up this corner. Has
> anyone experienced a "muscle lethargy" like mine after a hiatus from
> regular playing? If you have any help tips for me, I sure would
appreciate it!
>
> Amber
>
>
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