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RE: Smile?

Author: angella
Date: 1999-08-08 05:57

you should use an "inner smile" for sure. smile and feel what it feels l;ike on the inside. that's how you should feel like inside! for outside, a frown is definately now how i'd describe it- probably more of a smile. make sure the upper lip is pulled down from the nose, the chin is pointed down and the sides (important) are pulled in, like a draw string. this is so no air leaks out. you want the bottom lip to be a cushion and have (ideally) equal support from all sides, though there may be more pressure from the bottom, try not to bite. don't make a frown!
let us know how it goes.
also, check the clarinet magazine, the latest one, blue cover with the clairinet fest information on front-- there's an article about "the inner smile" --- anyone else have any tips?

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