It's not just the exercises! Vlog #4 1/18/17

I'm always searching for the most efficient way for me to play and I've found that my practice sessions are most productive when I'm engaged, aware, and listening.
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[@adrianduchniak]

Hi, I've got the problem that my lower lip is tucking and kind of getting into mouth, so the "m" disapears. I'm fighting with it but it seems quite impossible. The lower lip is going back gradually when I'm going higher and it completely tuck on the high C. What should I do? Is it possible to train it out?

[@JeffLewisTrumpet]

Yes! It is a common "problem". My first question is, how is your sound? If you sound good you may consider not changing. If you are really looking for an adjustment, consider the following exercise; Bring your bottom jaw forward until both the upper and lower teeth are aligned and touching (this is the important part). Now try to play some long tones around G in the staff with your teeth closed and aligned. This will prohibit your bottom lip from rolling into your mouth and can train your embouchure. You probably don't normally play with your teeth closed or should you, however, it is a good training exercise. Check this out; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqCkeJtrer13bLc It is from the Cat Anderson embouchure model. Let me know how it goes!

[@adrianduchniak]

@@JeffLewisTrumpet Ok, thank you very much for the advice and the linked video. My sound is very well but I'm just thinking that I'm playing wrong. And I'm sure that the more pressing my mouthpiece on the lip the higher I go is not the right way. I'll try it. Thanks!

[@JeffLewisTrumpet]

It may be a case of 'If it aint broke, don't fix it"! Everyone is different. You are probably fine the way you play now. At least you can try the new way because it wont change your old way. Best of luck!