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kadleck · 03-22-2007, 12:52 AM

Hi Jim -

Enjoy 42nd St.! I've never played it, but everyone says it's a fun show to play.

As for jaw placement: I certainly drop my jaw for low notes (for better or worse). My teacher used to tell me to keep my jaw as "pointed" as possible, and that my jaw always looked "mushy" to him, especially when tounging. So unfortunately, I may not be the best person to ask here.

Regarding horn placement - it's hard to evaluate without seeing you play. I play way "down" because of the structure of my oral cavity. I may be the "uncoolest-looking" trumpet player I know. (Always wanted that Freddie Hubbard embrochure!) But, that 's the only way I know to get a decent sound out. I would let the sound be your guide - if you are more comfortable and have a better sound by dropping the angle of your horn, by all means do it.

OK embrochure afficianados - let's hear your ideas?

03-22-2007, 12:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 469	Re: Lower Jaw position Hi Jim - Enjoy 42nd St.! I've never played it, but everyone says it's a fun show to play. As for jaw placement: I certainly drop my jaw for low notes (for better or worse). My teacher used to tell me to keep my jaw as "pointed" as possible, and that my jaw always looked "mushy" to him, especially when tounging. So unfortunately, I may not be the best person to ask here. Regarding horn placement - it's hard to evaluate without seeing you play. I play way "down" because of the structure of my oral cavity. I may be the "uncoolest-looking" trumpet player I know. (Always wanted that Freddie Hubbard embrochure!) But, that 's the only way I know to get a decent sound out. I would let the sound be your guide - if you are more comfortable and have a better sound by dropping the angle of your horn, by all means do it. OK embrochure afficianados - let's hear your ideas?