Klarinet Archive - Posting 000044.txt from 2007/11

From: "Robert Lapinski" <rlapin1@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Chin Movement-Help!
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:52:58 -0500


Hello!

I am a freshman in college and and currently beginning my studies in college as a clarinet major. I
began playing clarinet my freshman year in high school and love it. I hope to eventually go on to
become a music therapist.

Recently, in my first few lessons, my professor noticed my chin moving whenever I articulate, especially
throughout faster passages with articulations. We tried a few different exercises with and without the
clarinet and they usally work, but when applied to an etude, my chin moves like crazy.

My articulations are pretty clear and my tone is nice, but this chin movement can tire me out (sounds
kind of weird..but it does haha).

Anyone out there have any suggestions, past experiences and what you all did to overcome it??

Thanks for your help!!!!

Bobby Lapinski

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