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Author: jhoyla
Date: 2011-03-29 08:41
I suggest that perhaps his problem is not saliva production; we all do that.
the problem is probably that he is carrying the saliva to the reed with his tongue.
Tell him this, and ask him to concentrate on keeping the tip of his tongue slightly raised, and dry. Saliva will gather beneath in the bottom of his oral cavity under his tongue, and a quick swallow now and then should keep him free of problems.
I am NOT a medical expert in any way - but perhaps his saliva is particularly sticky? In contrast to all of the advice above, perhaps he should swill his mouth out with water and drink a glass before playing, to dilute any stickiness? Also worth a try.
Tell him to stop sucking at the reed - this is a dreadful and noisy habit, and mostly unnecessary. a small amount of saliva in the reed will simply run out through the instrument. If the saliva becomes a real problem he should remove the reed from the instrument and blow it out through the staple.
J.
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just_duckie |
2011-03-27 23:32 |
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2011-03-28 14:40 |
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Loliver |
2011-03-28 15:22 |
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RobinDesHautbois |
2011-03-28 15:41 |
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jhoyla |
2011-03-29 08:41 |
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Dutchy |
2011-03-30 03:33 |
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GoodWinds |
2011-03-31 05:07 |
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jhoyla |
2011-03-31 21:11 |
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