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loweredsixth · 05-01-2005, 03:49 PM

I have always prefered to practice in the morning (within an hour of waking up) because my lips are a little bit swelled, and for some reason that feels better to me.

Any ideas why slightly swelled lips might feel better? I like having a little more cushion, and my tone seems to be fatter.

Does this mean that my mouthpiece is too wide for my lips? Or that I'm using some kind of smiling/stretching technique when I play?

Any ideas would help.

Thanks Manny

Joe Lewis

05-01-2005, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
loweredsixth Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fresno, California, USA Posts: 110	Swelled lips, feels better? I have always prefered to practice in the morning (within an hour of waking up) because my lips are a little bit swelled, and for some reason that feels better to me. Any ideas why slightly swelled lips might feel better? I like having a little more cushion, and my tone seems to be fatter. Does this mean that my mouthpiece is too wide for my lips? Or that I'm using some kind of smiling/stretching technique when I play? Any ideas would help. Thanks Manny Joe Lewis __________________ Horn: Flip Oakes Wild Thing American Long Cornet Mouthpiece: Monette B1-1