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Embouchure "strawberry chin" problem

Author: michael13162
Date: 2013-03-21 02:01

Guys, I need help with my embouchure. At a recent masterclass I played at, it was pointed out to me that my chin wasn't flat like it should be. My teacher was there listening and we went over it during our weekly lesson. So I understand that the chin underneath the lower lip should be flat like a smile (but without the corners being pulled out), but mine seems to bunch up and resemble a strawberry. It seems like I am putting too much of my upper chin into supporting the reed. Also, my teeth rest a bit less than a centimeter lower than the lower lip instead of directly on the lower lip.

I have been trying to maintain a flat chin while playing clarinet at the same time, but every time I try to seal the mouthpiece, my chin goes up too. I've tried this again and again for a while now in front of a mirror and seem to be stuck. If I want to seal the mouthpiece at all, I have to bunch the chin up. Trying to pull the corners in doesn't seem to help. I found a pretty good image depicting what I'm describing. Here's the url: http://www.clarinet-now.com/images/clarinet-embouchure-strawberry.jpg

Here's a link to a youtube video of me where you can see my chin fairly well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eNdaPjUzLY

Thanks for all your help!

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