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5
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For students learning
a wind instrument for the first
time a ‘5 second’ approach can work wonders. |
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This can
take the frustration out of getting the embouchure
right. The embouchure is an incredibly delicate thing for Reeds, Brass
& Flute. It requires minute changes in position of the mouthpiece,
the lips, the tongue, the teeth & a controlled stream of air.
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Everyone’s
anatomy is different & thus, so is the embouchure. It’s
hard at a lesson to pin point quite what’s needing a tweak.
The best way to find
the embouchure for you, is to just faff around with your lips &
the mouthpiece. Try everything!. Learn by trial & error by adjusting
the pressure on the mouthpiece, pressure of air. Don't be shy. Best
tried on your own... |
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By aiming
as often as is possible within a day to play your instrument for just
5 seconds, you will become used to adopting the position you find
best for your instrument instantaneously. |
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Trying for too long
can lead to frustration, so take your instrument (or just the mouthpiece)
to work, leave it by your bed side, carry it in your handbag &
play your 5 seconds as often as you can. Of-course, if you feel
the urge to play longer, great! But don’t let that stop you
from playing little & often. Start every morning by playing your 1st 5 seconds as you search the bedroom for a new pair of knickers. |
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