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Re: Playing with mpc off center

Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2007-08-01 05:42

Dano, absolutely there is a big difference.

By off center, I mean the entire mpc is to the left or right of the line formed by the two top front teeth. I am not referring to the mpc being twisted or pointed to the left or right with the mpc essentially still in the center of the mouth.

Perhaps for a better explanation I should say "insert the mpc so that it is centered between the top two front teeth and the clarinet is pointed directly away from the body. Then simpy allow the mpc to "slide" to the left about 1/2 inch or more while still pointing the clarinet directly away from the body. However, along with "sliding" the mpc to the left, the body of the clarinet, possibly for comfort reasons, may be pointed around 30 degrees to the left.

Didn't Acker Bilk play out of the right side of his mouth with the clarinet body pointed towards his right? That's what I'm referring to.

Hope this explanation helps.

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