Klarinet Archive - Posting 000182.txt from 2004/01

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] learning doubling instruments; was, Hi
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 00:18:56 -0500

Jay's book is very entertaining and has many valuable insights. You don't
have to be an oboist to benefit from it.

Gary
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At 07:56 PM 1/6/04, you wrote:
>To Ken and the others who asked the question about compatibility of
>double-reed or flute embouchures with the clarinet embouchure:
>
>My experience is that a good clarinet embouchure (not a tight, grimac-y
>one, but a nice, relaxed, flexible one) and a good oboe embouchure
>(charmingly described by Jay Light in his excellent manual, "Essays for
>Oboists" as the "anteater", as opposed to the "Cabbage Patch Kid",
>embouchure) are intrinsically compatible and in fact may reinforce each
>other. That's how it works at my house, anyway.
>
>Jay Light's book is available from Gary Van Cott, of this list. HIGHLY
>recommended (both the book and Gary's website).
>
>Susan Kundert
>Coshocton, OH
>
>
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