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A fundamental tenet of BE is that the direction of the airflow changes as the register changes. Many players are taught to blow "down" or keep the air stream flat. Smiley suggests that to ascend into the upper register efficiently, the air must be directed upward. This requires a subtle but crucial adjustment of the jaw and lip structure to point the air stream toward the upper part of the mouthpiece cup. --- The Balanced Embouchure Jeff Smiley.pdf

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Assuming you now have open on your tablet, here is a sustainable routine: A fundamental tenet of BE is that the