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Re: Young players and saliva

Author: seafaris
Date: 2005-06-11 14:37

Hi Robyn,

I am new to playing 15 months (self taught), and also had this problem, although I am 57 and not a kid! :-)

I found that not eating 1-2 hours before playing, and brushing my teeth helped a lot, drink only water, no sodas etc. Also increasing the airstream is very important. I found if I blew harder the gurgling was less. When I breathe I breathe in through my mouth both playing and not playing. I also take every chance I can to suck the saliva out of the mouthpiec during rests, and when I get a chance I pull a swab through the clarinet (about every 1/2 hour). I went to cork pads on the top part of the clarinet.

This is my first post and I have received so much valuable info here I hope that I have contributed a little.

I hope this Helps,
Jim

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