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Re: Leaky Embouchure

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-06-11 01:44

Generally it is not good to have a leaky embouchure but it does depend on how much it’s leaking. This is a very common problem. So common that I don’t even notice it sometimes when my students ask me about it if they think they are having a problem. Of course, at some point it is obvious and can be annoying to the player and listener, even to me. I don’t think a slight leak is a problem if it is not audible. Beyond that you should really try to fix it. The problem is often that the lip is not covering the mouthpiece and reed at all points but you don’t want to pinch or tighten up in order to fix it, that creates a whole new set of problems. You just have to identify where it is leaking and experiment with slight adjustments to the embouchure and angle of the mouthpiece. Sometimes it’s just a matter of identifying the problem, other times it’s very difficult to overcome. I’ve known some fine professionals that have never been able to completely cure it themselves. Working on double lip can help improve the problem if only for a few minutes at a time. ESP www.peabody.jhu.edu/457 (listen to a little Mozart)

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