Klarinet Archive - Posting 000136.txt from 2011/07

From: Walter Mamlok <wmamlok@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Flat Chin+Tight Grip
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:10:25 -0400

Try saying "eeee". Then while holding the "eeee" lip formation, move
your jaw and lips to say "oo" (as in look).

This seems to help my students.

Walter
On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at 09:48 AM, Lady wrote:

> 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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