Author: RKing
Date: 2022-12-28 22:31
Yes, to "smile" means to pull the corners of your mouth back as if you are going to smile. It tightens the embouchure more than you need for playing the sax.
I have forgotten so much since my 5th grade band class (65 years ago - Yikes!), but I still remember some of the lessons we learned:
"Raise the bridge before you put the joints together."
"The clarinet bell does not go out past your knees."
and
"Smile when you are playing the clarinet. It's fun!"
Sorry for any confusion!
Ron
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