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 double lip squeak
Author: Rapidcif 
Date:   2009-11-10 20:56

i've been experimenting with the double lip embouchure and find that i squeak alot on altissimo D, E, and E flat as well as Clarion G, G sharp, and A. Anyone have an explanation?

Thx alot.



Post Edited (2009-11-10 20:57)

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 Re: double lip squeak
Author: NBeaty 
Date:   2009-11-10 21:06

Many time with double lip, it changes voicing inside the mouth (especially when biting for single lip). Instead of biting, you have to employ a more open and free air stream and high tongue to focus the sound. Also make sure your lips are touching the mouthpiece\reed at reasonable places (not too close to tip on top, and not too far down on bottom). If you take too much mouthpiece it will start to be more prone to squeeking as well.

I'm sure others can comment on possible instrument repair solutions if that is contributing to the problem.

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 Re: double lip squeak
Author: kdk 
Date:   2009-11-10 22:10

If you can play those notes without any instability with a single-lip embouchure, then check to see that you aren't taking more reed into your mouth when you switch to double-lip. G, G-sharp and A are inherently less stable and will break (or squeak) if you aren't in control of the reed.

Also, make sure you aren't letting the weight of the instrument pull the mouthpiece out of your embouchure or pull your lips, especially the lower one, away from your teeth. You may need to be more conscious of holding the instrument up with your right thumb. It's one reason a lot of double lip players rest the bell on one knee or between the knees, although Ralph McLane (a very prominent American double-lip player until his death in 1950) insisted that even double-lip players should practice and be able to play standing up.

Karl

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