Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2019-08-03 17:17
Paul, "I had a question about your clarification about the "top of the mouthpiece pressure."
Are you saying that this pressure, in essence, places some flex on the bass' neck?"
Not nearly that much pressure Paul, just as compared to playing the clarinet where I don't feel I have any more "pressure" than anyone else. It's not really "pulling down" on the mouthpiece, it's just enough with my top teeth to allow my lower jaw to be a little more relaxed and flexible and still have control on the mouthpiece. I guess It's a bit difficult to demonstrate with words. I hope you get the idea. Just so you understand the difference between the clarinet and bass. I always use something on my lower teeth to prevent cutting my lip because I have sharp teeth and use a "firmer" embouchure on clarinet that I do on bass. I don't consider it biting but I do take a lot of lip folded over my teeth and when playing and for extended times can cut slightly into my lower lip so I just use something on my lower teeth when playing clarinet. I don't do that when playing bass, no need, but if I'm switching back and forth I don't have to take it off when I switch to bass. Have I confused you yet Paul?
As far as a mouthpiece recommendation as Bob asked I suggest a medium to medium opened facing, not closed, not to opened. You have to try several to decide. I used a Selmer C* for years, then a Selmer McClune C* that he re- voiced. My back up was a Forbes RR facing. both in the medium range but everyone is different.
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