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How many kind of clarinet embouchure are there?

Author: Bo
Date: 2007-04-28 07:51

i'm wondering about how different between single lip and double lip embouchure.. i'm currently using single lip for playing a clarinet and i wanna try to use double lip but i don't know how to put my upper and lower lip for this style. i really want to know,anyone please help.. i shouldn't ask anyone about which style is better, it depends on personal playing.. but it would be very nice if anybody please tell your embouchure style and give any opinions about it... thks

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Re: How many kind of clarinet embouchure are there?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-04-28 11:38

Play with your normal embouchure, but only put the minimum amount of your top lip between your top teeth and the mouthpiece. It will be uncomfortable at first, but soon you'll get accustomed to it (as your lower lip has).

You might find it unstable as the clarinet hasn't the teeth support, so it's best practicing this sat down, and if need be, lightly rest the clarinet bell on your right knee.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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