Klarinet Archive - Posting 000134.txt from 2011/07

From: Thomas Hudnall <thomas.hudnall@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Flat Chin+Tight Grip
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:14:48 -0400

I think everyone thinks differently about proper embouchure formation - and
it seems we all work toward the same thing. For instance, my teacher
growing up always told me to "point" my chin. According to her, I should
imagine a string attached to the bottom of my chin that pulled it toward the
floor. To do this, I had to practice and build muscle strength in the
corners of my mouth. My current teacher, however, says that I should think
of my embouchure as a drawstring that allows equal pressure on all sides of
my embouchure - to do that, I still have to "point" my chin to even out the
pressure. There's no one correct way to think of it, but steady practice
helps you find the correct embouchure that allows you to play consistently
across the full range of the horn.

Tommy

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 10:09 AM, Keith Bowen <keith.bowen@-----.com> wrote:

> Hmmmm ... not really!!!! But thanks
>
> Keith
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marcia Bundi [mailto:msbundi357@-----.net]
> Sent: 20 July 2011 15:03
> To: The Klarinet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [kl] Flat Chin+Tight Grip
>
> 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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