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How much mouthpiece to take in

Author: ruben
Date: 2021-08-01 14:59

The reason for my introducing this topic is a video by Tom Ridenour that I saw on YouTube. Tom says he conducted a little survey among oboists and they all said that they take in very little reed because this gives you more control of the reed. I objected to this concept because an oboe and clarinet embouchure are different, even if you play double-lip. Plus a double reed is not a single reed on a mouthpiece. Also, the Mitchell Lurie method advocates taking in as much mouthpiece as possible, just above the squeaking point. I also think that everything depends on the thickness of your lips and other anatomic parameters. Nevertheless, I thought: I trust Tom's analytical sense enough to give it a try. I find it works. It really does give me more control.

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