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Author: Bassman
Date: 2010-08-15 20:24
I have learned so much from this forum since I got back into playing bass clarinet. I have a question and I hope that it's not a stupid one. I see a lot of references to "biting the mouthpiece". What exactly is this? I noticed that when I play, my bottom teeth are covered by my lip, but my upper teeth have a tendency to hit the top of my mouthpiece. Is this considered biting or does that include the bottom teeth as well? Thank you very much.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-08-15 20:31
Biting isn't just clamping the reed between mouthpiece and lower lip.
It means exerting excessive force in order to make the reed play in tune or to reach certain higher notes. "Biting" often means "substitute technique (embouchure) with brute force", or "substitute air and lip support with jaw pressure".
The result of biting can be seen on the inside of your lower lips (ouch) or as traces on the upper side of the mouthpiece or mouthpiece cushion.
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Ben
Post Edited (2010-08-15 20:32)
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-08-15 21:02
Check Tom Ridenour's videos on YouTube. They're under the account Billyboy647
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: Bassman
Date: 2010-08-16 20:31
Okay. Thanks a lot for the response. That makes sense. I wanted to correct any mistakes that I may be making before they turn into habits. Correcting mistakes early on are much easier than trying to break habits!
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