Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2018-02-23 19:04
There are very good comments made above. I agree that the embouchure basicily doesn't change but I also agree that at times you will loosen or tighten it a bit depending on the register, pitch and passage. Never drastic of course. I've always agreed on taking as much mouthpiece in as comfortable too but that depends on so many individual traits, lip, teeth, tongue as well as the design of the mouthpiece, reed strength and the angle you hold the mouthpiece in your mouth so there are many factors to consider. Voicing is the most important factor and that means tongue and throat position. If the air gets constricted in the throat, or the tongue blocks the air passage, a good embouchure won't compensate. There are many factors in producing a good tone, control, pitch and tonguing. It begins with a decent embouchure but doesn't stop there. A little flexibility at times is never a bad thing in certian situations as long as it doesn't disturb the pitch or tonal center.
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