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Re: Biting and lip pain

Author: Ken Lagace
Date: 2018-08-29 04:24

Your jaws are doing more work than they should and your lip muscles are doing less.

I get my students to SLUR, no break, down two octaves from A above the staff to low A, then the same down the scale, G, F, E etc, by using a circular embouchure (pressing in on the sides) and less jaw pressure. Reply if you can do this your way.

You may be doing many things well, but some day other things may pop up that you won't be able to do.

Google "teeth guard for clarinet players" for other options and also ask your dentist for options.

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