Re: [Hornlist] Leaks and Low Range

2005-10-12 Thread Herbert Foster
I think Wendell would agree that the best thing is to see a good teacher. His placement advice works for most, but not all players. For example, if you have a very thin lower lip and short lower teeth, you'd wind up with the edge of the mouthpiece at the upper edge of the lower teeth. And air leaks

RE: [Hornlist] Leaks and Low Range

2005-10-11 Thread Margaret Dikel
James wrote: Hi list, I was in a horn class this past Saturday and my teacher's substitute noticed that I had leaks in my embouchure. I always thought something was weird because every time I tried to play in the low range, I would hear a funny noise. I have been trying to develop my low ra

RE: [Hornlist] Leaks and Low Range

2005-10-10 Thread Sonja Reynolds
Just make sure your corners (of your embouchure) seal against the rim of the mouthpiece and voila! No leaks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 6:32 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Horn