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Jim
User ID: 3257544 May 12th 12:04 PM
I've been working very hard and thanks to all the discussion on this board, I finally hi altissimo!

But seeing as people have said that you can ruin your embouchure, what should I avoid doing?

Any help would be appreciated!

Paul C.
User ID: 9544623 May 12th 3:38 PM
Biting in an effort to squeeze out high notes is to be avoided. It is not productive, and hurts!

Randy M.
User ID: 0296604 May 12th 3:48 PM
Maybe save your altissimo practice for the end of your paractice session if just getting started. YOu will already be warmed up, and if your muscles tire quickly, your can quit-and have all your other practice for the day fininhed.

Paul C.
User ID: 9544623 May 13th 12:06 PM
And limit your altissimo practice... this is NOT something to do for several hours a day!

Jim User ID: 3257544	May 12th 12:04 PM I've been working very hard and thanks to all the discussion on this board, I finally hi altissimo! But seeing as people have said that you can ruin your embouchure, what should I avoid doing? Any help would be appreciated!
Paul C. User ID: 9544623	May 12th 3:38 PM Biting in an effort to squeeze out high notes is to be avoided. It is not productive, and hurts!
Randy M. User ID: 0296604	May 12th 3:48 PM Maybe save your altissimo practice for the end of your paractice session if just getting started. YOu will already be warmed up, and if your muscles tire quickly, your can quit-and have all your other practice for the day fininhed.
Paul C. User ID: 9544623	May 13th 12:06 PM And limit your altissimo practice... this is NOT something to do for several hours a day!