ANY IDEAS?

MHS_picc · Post by **MHS_picc** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:16 pm

I play piccolo in marching band. I have recently noticed that my notes are unfocused. After looking at myself playing in the mirror, i have seen that i play out of the corner of my mouth. I have tried to change the position of my mouth but i havent been able to. Any ideas on how to fix this problem?

etgohomeok · Post by **etgohomeok** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:13 pm

I do the same thing

My flute teacher tells me its just a matter of breaking the bad habit. Just gotta force yourself not to.

vampav8trix · Post by **vampav8trix** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:52 pm

I have seen pros playing out the side of their mouth. I think James Galway has even said that his embochure has changed over the years. If you get a good tone. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

pied_piper · Post by **pied_piper** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:02 pm

Some of the top flutists play out the side of their mouth. Case in point - Jean-Pierre Rampal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dVtLVSzESU

There's a good closeup at about 20-25 seconds into the video and you can clearly see him playing out of the left side of his mouth.

vampav8trix · Post by **vampav8trix** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:16 pm

I love this guy and he has a strange embouchure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sn71DhB8HA

He plays out of the side of his mouth and at an angle.

etgohomeok · Post by **etgohomeok** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 8:18 pm

I think I'll tell my flute teacher about those youtube links