Klarinet Archive - Posting 000132.txt from 2011/07

From: "Marcia Bundi" <msbundi357@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Flat Chin+Tight Grip
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:03:25 -0400

I just heard a description that might help you: the chin action is the same
as used when shaving or applying lipstick.

Marcia in MT

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lady" <ladyquelambe@-----.com>
To: "The Klarinet Mailing List" <klarinet@-----.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:48 AM
Subject: [kl] Flat Chin+Tight Grip

> I'm having trouble understanding how to keep my chin flat while playing.
> When I draw my chin downward, it forces me to open my mouth somewhat,
> and of course air escapes. I would appreciate it if someone would try to
> explain how to do this. I don't have a music teacher, so I've been
> trying to learn correct embouchure from http://www.clarinet-now.com/.
> The website says to try smiling, growling...none of this works because
> the muscles I use to flatten my chin are the same muscles I use to keep
> the bottom jaw closed over the mouthpiece.
>
> Thanks.
>
> H.

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