Klarinet Archive - Posting 000141.txt from 2011/07

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dniethamer@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Flat Chin+Tight Grip
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:41:28 -0400


On Jul 20, 2011, at 1:40 PM, Claudia Zornow wrote:

> I really like Larry Guy's book "Embouchure Building for Clarinetists." He has useful descriptions and photos of what to do with your top lip, corners, and chin. His recommendation is to make your lips very firm on the top and sides, keep the sides (corners) in, and keep your chin down and flat. He also has a lot of good things to say about tongue position.
>
This is a really excellent book. Larry is a very clear teacher, even through the pages of a book. Check this book out is you can - I think Gary Van Cott carries it.

David

David B. Niethamer
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Clarinets, like lawyers, have cases, mouthpieces, and they need a constant supply of hot air in order to function. (Victor Borge)

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