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Re: Mouthpiece/Reed problem

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-11-18 00:26

I immediately thought that you may be putting too much energy into "clamping down" on the reed (and may be a factor).........but.......

Perhaps you are just out on the tip with your embouchure. I recommend always being much closer to the point were the reed and mouthpiece come together (not necessary but it IS the most efficient posture). It's easy to find that spot by playing and open "G" and moving in more and more mouthpiece (while continuing to play that open "G") until you lose control and get nothing but an uncontrollable squawk. You just back up slightly to where you still get a good sound (that is point just before the connection between mouthpiece and reed) and that should be the "ideal spot" to place your embouchure.

Sure you can play with less mouthpiece and get good results but I'd recommend just trying this out.

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

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