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Author: Kes
Date: 2003-08-09 22:16
I've was taking a break from playing for a little bit, but it seems like that was just what I needed! I used to play on a softer (quite soft, actually) reed, but as soon as I started playing again, I used a harder reed, and now I'm getting used to it! Plus, the lack of inspiration and presence of frustration are gone!
Wahoo! I can enjoy playing again!
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-kes
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Author: William
Date: 2003-08-09 22:51
I too have noticed that after short breaks in my regular playing, I gravitate toward a stiffer reed, but as soon as my embouchure becomes reconditioned, my reeds once again become softer. The reason (I think) is that as the embouchure becomes weaker from not playing, I tend to use more "bite" and less muscle control. As the muscles regain their former strength, I tend to use less bite and more lip pressure to control the sound. I describe this as my "modified" conventional embouchure which the upper tooth support gives way to the upper lip--half "double lip" and half conventional. The result is a much more interesting sound with much more control over dynamic and intonational concerns.
William Stubbens, "Play the reed, don't let the reed play you!!!"
Anyway, this makes sense to me.
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Author: Silvite
Date: 2003-08-10 00:42
i think breaks are necessary for 1-2 days, when i come back from one i sound better than before!
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Author: krawfish3x
Date: 2003-08-10 14:02
for me, taking breaks more than 3 days hurts my playing more than helps.
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Author: chicagoclar
Date: 2003-08-11 04:50
The best improvement I've ever shown was actually after 3 weeks away from my clarinet. I came back and I had a renewed love for it and a lot of my technique was better. I think it all depends on where you are in your musical development. if you are becoming frustrated with every practice session, a break may be what you need!!
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Author: Rene
Date: 2003-08-11 18:32
I often have to stop practicing on a day because I start to get a stiff embouchure (I should rather call that biting maybe). After a while or next day things return to normal though.
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Author: CharmOne
Date: 2003-08-11 18:59
Rene wrote:
"I often have to stop practicing on a day because I start to get a stiff embouchure"
I had the same story when I stoped for a day and my embouchure starts to stiffen a bit. But what do you mean "I should rather call that biting"
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