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Author: sky
Date: 2002-03-24 01:02
I have a question about technique. I haven't been playing for very long at all and I'm wondering if I have something wrong.
Is it normal after practicing to feel as though your front teeth have been pushed out? Am I playing with too much pressure?
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
Thank you!
Sky
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-03-24 01:42
Sky, with me (76yrs) It only means that my upper plate has slipped.
Seriously, I would have my teacher check my "bite" on the mouthpiece and see if you have the correct position. Pressure should not be too intense on the upper teeth. Do you play single lip or double lip? Try double-lip, with the upper lip over the upper teeth. It will be very uncomfortable at first but it will actually relax your embrochure and help move it into the correct muscle tension so that you can feel if you are really pressing the clarinet up against the back of your upper teeth.
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Author: sky
Date: 2002-03-24 18:17
Bob,
Thank you! I'm going to try that today during practice.
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-03-24 21:38
Bob - do you do the double lip method? Or does it come, physically, naturally? ;-)
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-03-24 22:28
Bob: I'm 72 and glad to know someone else has the same situation.
Sky: Maybe consider seeing a periodontist if you are 40 or older as you may have bone problems
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-03-25 02:43
Ok, Y'all can laugh, but it works great with my upper plate out--of course I look like Popeye!
Bob A
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Author: Jas
Date: 2002-03-25 07:31
Bob,
I'm guessing you remove the corncob pipe from your mouth too, before you play..... ;o)
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