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Mouthpiece stability in mouth

Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2020-05-14 19:23

Any suggestions for the following?
I feel uncomfortable with the mouthpiece stability and moreover the relationship of my hand positions and the mouthpiece tilt for want of another word. I end up fussing with turning the mouthpiece and never being satisfied.
My teeth are not straight at the front.
I rest the clarinet on my knee or between the legs.
It is no better off the knees or focussing on the thumb applying upward pressure.
I’ve experimented with different clarinet angles.
I have lost my neck strap attachment.
Have a pretty thick patch on the mouthpiece.
I’m using a Wodkowski mouthpiece so I’m sure the side to side curve is not excessive . I’m not sure a flatter surface would help. I’ll try this with a junk mouthpiece.
Double lip helps but that’s not how I play.
I’ve experimented also with the slight mis-alignment of the top and bottom joint.
Perhaps it’s just a psychological issue that therapy might alleviate?

Freelance woodwind performer

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