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Re: Double-lip for beginner

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2017-10-31 03:56

If you have an important audition coming up then this isn't a good time to start experimenting with any major changes.

Clear of that time you can experiment, but ideally with some assistance from an experienced teacher (one who isn't bigoted in the single/double lip debate).

Physical parameters can affect things, e.g. a very short upper lip does not work easily with double lip.

I have been a double lip player virtually all my life and wouldn't change, but it is a very personal decision.

there seem to be quite a few players who reckon they can easily switch between the two modes, and I can't see that it would cause any damage to your existing single embouchure to try it.

Just not before an important gig.

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