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Research Project

Author: Lorie
Date: 2001-04-26 12:16

Hi, all:
I am a graduate student considering doing a pretty hefty (and possibly a bit controversial) research project within the next year. It concerns clarinet embouchure pedagogy and I would LOVE your feedback...

MANY years ago, I was taught clarinet embouchure in this way: 1/2 lower lip over lower teeth, chin nice and flat (pointed, actually), and corners of the mouth drawn back into a smile. Then, "open-up" the sound, as Keith Stein says - by doing the closed mouth yawn thing. Okay...sound familiar to you???

Now, I have been taught another way to play - still about 1/2 lower lip over lower teeth, chin still pointed and flat, BUT now the corners in and forward. The tongue is now higher in the mouth (like saying "Hee"). How 'bout this???

I know that the disparity exists - but I would like to do a little informal survey. Which way were YOU taught, who was your teacher, and are you aware of BOTH ways of playing? Why did you choose the method that you now use?

I appreciate any input that you may send my way. This is a very interesting topic for me and I am looking forward to compiling your responses. You may see me at Clarinetfest in Sweden - doing formal surveys...

All the best!

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