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Firm lower lip stops jaw movement?

Author: Meri
Date: 2005-10-11 21:09

Have any of you who have students who move the jaw while tonguing have them not only stretch the chin more, but have them use a firmer lower lip on the reed? I have noticed that with every student I've taught who the jaw movement problem occurred in the last few years I've been teaching, having them firm up their lower lip stops the problem.

Just a little tip I'd share...

Meri

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Re: Firm lower lip stops jaw movement?

Author: ClariBone
Date: 2005-10-12 02:46

My instructor had me fix that a while back. It seemed to work (she had me firm up my whole embouchure, sounds really good now!!)

Clayton

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Re: Firm lower lip stops jaw movement?

Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2005-10-12 03:06

Do you also ask them to flatten their chin and pull down, away from the lip/reed contact?

Walter Grabner
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