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Re: Facial piercings and embouchure

Author: contragirl
Date: 2006-04-26 02:04

Funny you bring this up. I have always wanted a lip ring, but obviously never got one because of the clarineting.

For those of you that "know" me and never seeing me, I have 8 piercings (in my ears, 4 in each ear, 1 in each upper catilage, bottom holes are stretched to 6 gauge tunnels)

But piercings do not always get dangerously infected, as some of you are overreacting about. Keeping them clean, taking care of them regularly, and there should be no problems. Piercings are just another way of enhancing the body and adding ornamentation. Just because someone wants a hunk of metal in their tongue doesn't mean you have to be judgemental about it. I know most people don't even tend to notice that there are huge holes in my ears and that you can see completely through them... but it is funny when they do.

It's all about personality.

Anyway, I know people that pierce their tongues and play clarinet fine. I personally haven't been able to imagine what a hole in my lip would do to effect playing ability. Have you had any problems since you've had yours?

I know libret piercings can be a problem in general for gum irritation, and with the amount of motion from the chin, could become a hassle with clarinet playing. Even tho technically, you chin and lower lip area shouldn't move when playing. heh

--Contragirl
A little bit of punk, a little bit of indie, a lotta bit of classical.

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