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Re: Eb Troubles

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2014-09-22 18:01

The Eb player in the Baltimore Symphony plays double lip, so much for biting. Unfortunatly I don't have an answer for you because it used to happen to me when I had to play it for any amount of time, the same when I had to play a lot of music in the extreme register on Bb. I always used a teeth protecter because I have sharp teeth and a strong jaw. No matter how much I tried I could not help but to "bite" a little bit so after playing for a while it would begin to hurt so I just always began using the protecter. Many clarinet players use something on their lower teeth. I always use floral tape, I fold a piece over three times and form it to my lower teeth, I used white so it didn't look funny but players use all types of material. Surgical tape, pieces of old tee shirts, etc.
Other than that you may have to experiment with different mouthpieces to find the right one for you. And take a bit more mouthpiece in your mouth, it might help prevent biting too much. Good luck, I wish I had the ultimate answer for you. People say don't bite but no one really can tell you how. It so depends on your teeth, muscles and jaw strength. Every person is different.

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

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