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David Wilken has put together a superb 50-minute video on embouchure basics that should be required watching for both teachers and players.
The topic of embouchure can be a hot-button topic among horn players especially, one than can ignite passionate opinion. Mr. Wilken does an excellent job of myth-busting; he separates the fact from fiction in a very clear manner with lots of examples.
Some of the topics covered include:
- anatomy in relation to mouthpiece placement
- air stream direction
- embouchure types
- lip movement and motion
- mouthpiece placement
- tips for beginners
- how to stabilize the embouchure while breathing
- free buzzing
The video is about 50-minutes long, so be sure to set aside ample time to watch it in its entirety and think deeply about the topics being presented.
