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Re: Mouthpiece Challenged Newbie

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2022-06-09 19:18

The Hite is a good, somewhat close facing. Firstly I agree with the idea that you should break out new reeds for the Hite (and use them exclusively on the Hite). Also give yourself a good bit of time on JUST the Hite to get used to it. Lastly, there is a technique that allows you to realize your parameters. Play and open "G" close to the tip. Keep sounding that note as you slowly work the mouthpiece further into your mouth. At some point you will get an uncontrollable "SQUAWK." That is caused by your embouchure going just PAST the point where the reed and mouthpiece come together. We control the reed by exerting slight pressure (VERY slight) on the active, spring board portion of the reed. It is often the case that the closer we get to that point (without exceeding it), that is the ideal spot for the most sound and best control of the reed. So you merely back off slightly from that "SQUAWK" point and that should be a good spot to settle in with that mouthpiece.

................Paul Aviles

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