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Dear all
I have a pal who is a front row cornet type person. I am a Euph/Trom
person. However, the question he asked me is of relevance to any brass
instrument player and since it is so fundamental I deferred it to this
illustrious group, so | hope you guys have got some interesting thoughts
and input for me.
His question, in his own words, was this:
"two years ago I took up the cornet after a ten year break and now
practice every other day and perform regularly with the local Brass
Band. Over the past 5-10 years my top front two teeth (Editors dental
note: Incisors? and the man is not hideously disfigured....) have
twisted to the extent that they no longer provide a "flat platform" for
my lips to operate against.
"I think this may be affecting my ability to reach and maintain high
notes (editors note: he means C above the stave and above) as I have
found that by moving the mouthpiece sideways away from the centre of my
mouth, the problem is significantly alleviated. (Editors note: ie it
gets easier to do).
"Has anyone experienced this problem? Is there a good reason why I
should not develop my embouchure against this new-found flat platform,
albeit slightly off-centre?"
In case it is relevant, the chap in question is aged 30. All answers
gratefully received.
Steve Larwood
Euphonium, Melbourne Town Band (Derbyshire, UK)
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