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Re: After 57 years

Author: Tony F
Date: 2017-04-17 08:41

Hi,
It's quite normal for your embouchure to fail initially, you're using muscles that are not accustomed to the activity. Just take a break when your lips tire and give them time to recover. don't try to play through embouchure failure, you'll just cause damage to the muscle and it will take longer to recover. Double lip take more muscle strength than single lip. I've tried both and personally I find that I get better results with single lip. Different strokes.
You'll develop a stronger embouchure with time. Unfortunately, as I know too well, age is a factor here. It takes longer for someone of our vintage (I'm 78) to develop the muscles than when we were 20.
The New Horizons band idea is a good one. I also play with a N.H band and it's a great way to develop musically in a supportive environment.

Tony F.

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