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Re: The worst advice EVER

Author: Luuk ★2017
Date: 2018-08-15 12:04

My first clarinet teacher told me to be 'the smiling clarinetist'. I had to pull up and back the corners of my mouth, so my lower lip was stretched firmly over my lower teeth, my upper lip against my upper teeth and all became as hard as a tyre. Result: leaking at the corners, squeaking, sore lips, harsh sound, no feeling, no resonance...

The best thing that happened ever was that I got another teacher after a year.

It took years to get away from the smiling clarinetist and acquire a relaxed and controlling embouchure.

Regards,

Luuk
Philips Symphonic Band
The Netherlands

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